🇭🇹Haiti Visa 2026: Entry Requirements
America· Updated 10/10/2026
Do you need a visa for Haiti?
It depends on your passport. Out of 196 nationalities documented by IziVisas, 186 enter Haiti visa-free and 10 must apply at a consulate before travelling.
Visa-free
186
nationalities
Consular visa
10
nationalities
Check the rule for your nationality
Pick your passport for the exact 2026 rule: fee, processing time, allowed stay and documents.
- 🇬🇧United Kingdom
- 🇺🇸United States
- 🇳🇬Nigeria
- 🇬🇭Ghana
- 🇮🇳India
- 🇵🇰Pakistan
- 🇰🇪Kenya
- 🇺🇬Uganda
- 🇿🇦South Africa
- 🇵🇭Philippines
- 🇨🇦Canada
- 🇦🇺Australia
- All nationalities
Transit visa for Haiti
A transit visa exists for travellers changing planes or passing through without entering the country.
- Stay:
- 5 days
Data updated on
Rules by nationality cross-checked against the official list (haiti.org), read on .
Pick your nationality to see the rule
Indicative information, drawn from official sources and Wikipedia, and updated automatically. Rules change: confirm with the embassy or the official portal before booking. Our methodology
Haiti visa requirements by nationality
The entry regime Haiti applies to the passports most often checked on IziVisas. Open a row for the fee, the processing time, the documents and the allowed stay of that exact route.
Haiti visa types, fees and processing times
Every visa category Haiti publishes, with the official fee, the allowed stay and the processing time when the source states them. Eligibility depends on your nationality: open your route for the rule that applies to your passport.
| Visa | Category | Allowed stay | Processing time | Entries | Official source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay (tourism) | Short stay | ||||
| Business visa | Business | 90 days | 15 business days | Multiple | Portal |
| Work visa | Work | 1 year (renewable) | 30 business days | Multiple | Portal |
| Transit visa | Transit | 5 days | 10 business days | Portal |
Visas
Visas from this country
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Information
Capital
Port-au-Prince
Population
11,900,000
Currency
Haitian gourde (HTG G)
Languages
French, Haitian Creole
Continent
America
Calling code
+509
Timezone
America/Port-au-Prince
Area
27,750 km²
Government
Semi-presidential transitional republic
National day
January 1 - Independence Day
Internet domain
.ht
About
Haiti is a republic in the western Caribbean, the first independent nation in Latin America. The country faces prolonged political instability with a transitional government led by an acting prime minister since February 2026. General elections are scheduled for August and December 2026.
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Safety
Risk areas
Crime(High)
- Avoid non-essential travel
- Do not carry valuables
Terrorism(Low)
- Low risk but increased vigilance
Transport
- Use armored vehicles
- Avoid night travel
Natural risks(High risks of hurricanes, earthquakes, and floods)
- Follow weather alerts
- Prepare an evacuation plan
Health(Faulty healthcare system, under-equipped hospitals)
- Vaccines against hepatitis A/B, typhoid, rabies
- Bottled water only
Practical tips
- Register with the travel registry
- Mandatory repatriation insurance
- Monitor government advisories
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Cost of living
Accommodation
Food
Transport
Leisure
Health
Others
Indicative prices in USD in Port-au-Prince · estimated in October 2026
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Practical information
Electricity
Emergency numbers
Practical information
Right
unsafe
10-15% in restaurants
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Photos
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Haiti
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Haiti
Jenkin Shen
Haiti
Irsyad Rifqi
Haiti
Mytho Digital
Haiti
Nothing Ahead
Haiti
Tuan Vy
Haiti
Efrem Efre
Haiti
Emin Alper
Haiti
José Barbosa
Haiti
Tuan Vy
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Soly Moses
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Plan your trip
Tours and activities (GetYourGuide)
Book excursions ahead, with free cancellation on most activities.
Nomad Insurance travel cover (SafetyWing)
Medical cover and repatriation, can be taken out mid-trip.
eSIM data (Saily)
Stay connected on landing, with no roaming charges. Requires an eSIM-compatible phone.
Accommodation (Hotels.com)
Hotels and other stays, with a free-cancellation filter.
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Frequently asked questions
Do you need a visa to travel to Haiti?▾
It depends on your passport. IziVisas documents the entry regime for Haiti across 196 nationalities: 186 visa-free, 10 with a consular visa. Pick yours for the exact rule, with documents, fees and processing times.
Check by my nationality →Do you need a transit visa for Haiti?▾
Haiti issues a transit visa for travellers connecting or crossing the country without staying, valid 5 days. Conditions depend on your nationality, the length of the layover and whether you leave the airport's international zone.
Is it dangerous to travel to Haiti?▾
The overall risk level is currently rated "Very high due to gang violence, political instability, and mass displacements.". See the Safety tab on this page for details by topic (crime, transport, health, areas to avoid) and practical tips.
What currency is used in Haiti?▾
The official currency is Haitian gourde (HTG G). See sample prices (accommodation, meals, transport) in the cost of living section above.
What is the capital of Haiti?▾
The capital of Haiti is Port-au-Prince. The main spoken languages are: French, Haitian Creole.
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