Business & investor visas
Haitian Business Visa
Entry for business purposes such as meetings, negotiations and exploring investment, mainly relevant to nationalities that need a visa in advance.
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Haiti does not publish a dedicated business-visa page with fees, validity or a distinct application form; details are inferred from the consular visa process and the embassy's investment function and should be confirmed with a consulate.
Important information
Immigration rules and fees can change. This information is for general guidance only and does not constitute legal advice. Always check the latest requirements on the official Haiti government website before you apply.
- Official name
- Business visit (consular visa where required)
- Route type
- Short-stay business entry / consular visa
- Passport validity
- At least 6 months
- Work note
- A separate work permit is required to take up paid work
- Nationalities that need a visa
- Dominican Republic, Panama, Colombia, Cuba, Syria, Libya, Iran, Vietnam and Yemen
- Most other nationalities enter visa-free for up to 90 days.
- Arrival fee
- US$10 tourist fee, paid at the airport by all foreign passport holders
- Pre-arrival registration
- iKat electronic entry/exit form, completed at least 72 hours before arrival
- Where to apply (visa-required nationals)
- A Haitian embassy or consulate (e.g. Embassy of Haiti, 2311 Massachusetts Ave. N.W., Washington, D.C.)
- When to apply
- At least one month before the date of departure
- Consular payment method
- Money order, certified cheque or cashier's cheque payable to the embassy
Who it is for
- Business travellers attending meetings, negotiations or events
- Investors and entrepreneurs exploring opportunities in Haiti
How to apply
- Visa-exempt nationals: enter under standard rules and complete iKat
- Visa-required nationals: apply at a Haitian embassy/consulate with a letter setting out the business purpose
- For FDI/business-diplomacy enquiries, the Embassy of Haiti provides a dedicated contact
Requirements
- Visa-exempt nationals: no advance visa for a business visit of up to 90 days
- Visa-required nationals (see the list above): a consular visa obtained before travel
- A passport valid for at least six months from the date of arrival
- All travellers complete the iKat form and pay the US$10 tourist fee on arrival
- A separate work permit from MAST is required to take up any paid work
Documents you may need
- Completed and signed visa application form
- Two recent colour passport photographs
- A letter setting out the purpose and length of the visit - for a business trip, the companies or contacts to be visited and the dates - with accommodation details (name, address, phone)
- Passport valid for at least six months
- Photocopy of the airline reservation confirmation or round-trip ticket
- A letter from your current employer
Frequently asked questions
No. Most nationalities can make a short business visit visa-free for up to 90 days. Only nationals of a defined list of countries (including the Dominican Republic, Panama, Colombia, Cuba, Syria, Libya, Iran, Vietnam and Yemen) must obtain a consular visa before travelling.
Official sources
For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always refer to the official government sources.
Verified against official gov.uk sources · last reviewed 2026-08-21. Information only — not legal advice.