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
Who needs a visa to visit Haiti?
Citizens of Colombia, Cuba, the Dominican Republic, Palestine, and Panama are the only individuals required to get a visa prior to entry.
Entry into Haiti
Entry requirements into Haiti are straight forward. Please ensure you check the entry requirements before applying for your visa. Passengers 12 years and older travelling to Haiti are required to present a certificate of full immunisation or a negative antigen or PCR test dated within 72 hours before to departure. Passengers between the ages of 5 and 11 must submit a negative antigen or PCR test dated within 72 hours of departure. Passengers younger than 5 years old are exempt from this rule.
Eligibility to apply for a Haiti visa
The criteria to apply for a Haiti visa is listed below for your benefit. You must ensure you follow the criteria and have all the relevant documents before applying for your visa.
- Valid passport. Your passport must be in excellent condition and valid for at least six months after your return date.
- Two passport photographs.
- Submission form.
- Cover letter.
- A roundtrip flight ticket.
- Accommodation evidence.
- Bank statement.
- Your current employer's letter.
Processing time for Haiti visas
Although the standard processing period for visas is three business days, particular situations and other special requirements can cause processing times to vary. Please provide sufficient time before your trip to ensure that you have met all visa requirements.
Appointment waiting times
Normal waiting periods for an appointment are approximately two to three weeks on average. This could vary depending on your specific situation. Please give yourself ample time to obtain a visa before you trip.
Who can visit Haiti without a visa?
Unless you are Citizens of Colombia, Cuba, the Dominican Republic, Palestine, and Panama, you can enter Haiti without a visa. The stay is permitted for up for 90 days, and if you wish to stay longer than 90 days, you may require a multi entry visa.
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)
Haitian visas — people also ask
Haiti enables nationals of the majority of nations to remain without a visa for three months. All non-Haitian passport holders are required to pay a $10 tourist fee upon entry. Visitors must possess passports that are valid for at least six months beyond their intended period of stay.
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.