Haiti is a Caribbean nation located on the western third of the island of Hispaniola, which it shares with the Dominican Republic to the east. It is the only country with which Haiti shares a land border. 

Haiti is a mountainous country with a rugged terrain that has significantly influenced its development, agriculture, and infrastructure.  The capital city, Port-au-Prince, is located on the Gulf of Gonâve and serves as the nation’s political and economic hub.

The way people write address formats when sending mail varies drastically. Urban areas and wealthier neighborhoods often have more structured address systems, with street names and postal zones. Hence, addresses from these areas follow more standardized formats. In contrast, informal settlements or rural villages often have irregular layouts, making formal addressing complicated or unreliable.

Moreover, there are different types of addresses, each with its specific element requirements. If you need to mail a client or customer in Haiti but are unsure of the correct address format, we can assist you. We have listed all the different types of addresses, along with their formats and examples.

Recipient Name

In the first line, write the recipient’s full name. You can also add honorific titles, such as “Monsieur” and “Madame,” for “Mr.” and “Mrs.” If you are sending the mail to a business, the company name will appear in the first line. Write the person’s name and department in the second and third lines. Add ATTN. in front of the person’s name to ensure the internal mail distribution system sends the mail to the correct office and desk.

Street Address

In the second line, write the street name and the building number of the residential or business address. If the recipient uses a P.O. box, write “B.P.” (Boîte Postale, which is French for P.O. box) followed by the box number.

Postal Code and City/Commune

Haiti uses an alphanumeric postal code system, starting with “HT” followed by four digits. In the same line, write the name of the city where the person lives. Some of the major cities in Haiti are Port-au-Prince,  Cap-Haïtien, Gonaïves, and Les Cayes.

Country Name

Write the name of the country in the last line. If you send international mail to Haiti, write the name in capital letters.

Residential Address Format

Write the recipient’s name, street address, P.O. box number, postal code, city, and country name. Except for the postal code and city, every address element will be listed on a separate line.

Rural Address Format

Typically, the streets in rural areas of Haiti do not have a formal name. In this case, write the name of the village or the settlement, followed by the nearest larger town or city. Add the remaining address elements in the same manner as the residential address.

Business Address Format

Instead of the recipient’s name in the residential address, write the company’s name in the first line. Write the person’s name on the second line and add their department on the third line.

International Address Format for NGOs and Organizations

Write the organization’s name in the first line and the specific department in the second line. Place all the other address components, except the recipient’s name, in the same way as the residential address.

P.O. Box Address Format

Instead of the street address, write the term “B.P.” and then the box number in the residential address.

Military Address Format

The address format follows the same structure as the residential address format except for the first two lines. In the first line, write the rank and full name of the person. In the second line, write the military unit number.

Government Office Address Format

Instead of the recipient’s name, write the office and department names in the residential address on the first and second lines.

Address Format for Multiple Recipients

If you want to mail multiple people in the same household or business, write each name on a separate line for the residential and business addresses.

Address Format for Courier Services

If you send mail using courier services like DHL or FedEx, add the recipient’s contact details in the last line of the residential address. Delivery agents can call them if they are unable to locate the address.

La Poste Haiti is the official national postal service provider of Haiti. It operates a network of post offices across the country, though the reach and consistency of its services vary significantly between urban and rural areas. Aside from standard postal services, it also offers registered mail, express mail, and P.O. box rentals.

In urban areas, especially in and around the capital, the service is more structured, with some level of tracking and scheduling. However, in rural regions, limited infrastructure and the absence of standardized addresses often mean deliveries are less predictable, and residents may need to visit local post offices to collect their mail.

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If you are curious about the format used in any other country, visit our global address format page to learn about the formats followed in countries worldwide.