Visa for the United Kingdom from Haiti: price, documents and processing time 2026

Yes. Haitian passport holders are not visa-exempt for the UK, so a Standard Visitor visa is required for tourism, visiting family or short business trips, normally for a stay of up to six months.

• Government fee135 GBP
• Application centre feeVariable, set by the operator
• Agency or online serviceOptional, added on top
• ExtrasVariable

Prepare a valid passport, evidence of funds, your accommodation and travel plans, and proof of your ties to Haiti (employment, family, property). The fee is set by GOV.UK; we do not quote it here, confirm the current amount when you apply.

Apply online through GOV.UK: complete the Standard Visitor form, pay online and book an appointment at a UK Visa Application Centre (run by TLScontact or VFS Global). As Haiti has no centre, Haitian applicants usually enrol their biometrics at the nearest centre abroad, check GOV.UK for the one currently serving Haiti.

Then the application goes to the post accredited for Haiti, often in a neighbouring capital, or to a state acting on its behalf. Confirm which post is competent with the official source before travelling to a third country to apply, a rejected file at the wrong counter costs the trip and the fee.

The regime follows your nationality, not where you live. If you reside in Haiti but travel on another country's passport, the rule on this page is not yours. Filing usually still happens from your country of residence, at the post competent for it, but the requirement itself comes from your passport.

Standard processing usually takes a few weeks; apply early, noting that you can normally apply up to three months before travel. Keep your documents consistent and truthful, and do not book non-refundable travel until the visa is granted. Budget the cost and time of travelling abroad for biometrics.

Refusals frequently stem from weak evidence of return to Haiti or unclear finances. Applicants also underestimate the need to travel abroad for biometrics. Never overstay the six-month limit and do not work on a visitor visa.