Haiti visas
Whether you need a visa for Haiti depends on your nationality and the purpose and length of your stay: most travellers may enter visa-free for short tourist visits, while a defined list of nationalities must obtain a visa in advance, and anyone staying beyond a short visit or intending to work needs a residence and/or work permit. Immigration control, residence permits and travel documents are administered by the Direction de l'Immigration et de l'Émigration (DIE) within the Ministère de l'Intérieur et des Collectivités Territoriales (MICT), while entry visas are issued through Haiti's embassies and consulates on behalf of the Ministère des Affaires Étrangères. All arriving and departing travellers must also register through the government's iKat digital entry/exit form.
Haitian visa categories
Explore visa categories by the purpose of your trip.
- Visitor & short-stay visasShort stays in Haiti — tourism, visiting family or friends, business visits and transit, plus any visa-free or e-visa options.2 visas
- Work visasComing to Haiti to work — the employment and skilled-worker routes and the permits they require.1 visa
- Study visasStudying in Haiti — student visas and permits for accepted students.1 visa
- Family visasJoining or sponsoring a partner, child or other relative in Haiti.1 visa
- Business & investor visasInvesting, doing business or coming to Haiti as a highly skilled individual.1 visa
- Residence & citizenshipLiving in Haiti long term — residence routes and, where available, the path to citizenship.2 visas
Haitian visa application at a glance
From start to finish in five simple steps.
- 01Choose the right visa
- 02Check eligibility & documents
- 03Apply online
- 04Provide biometrics
- 05Wait for a decision
Haiti — key facts
- Visa authority
- Direction de l'Immigration et de l'Émigration (DIE), Ministère de l'Intérieur et des Collectivités Territoriales
- Application
- Online (in most cases)
- Biometrics
- Usually required
- Currency
- Haitian gourde (HTG)
- Time zone
- Eastern Time (EST/EDT, UTC−5 / UTC−4)
Official sources
For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always refer to the official government sources.
Verified against official sources · last reviewed 2026-08-21. Information only — not legal advice.
