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Haitian visa resources

Who needs a visa for Haiti

Most nationalities can enter Haiti visa-free for tourism; a defined list must obtain a visa in advance.

Official guidance Regularly updated

Important

This information is for general guidance only. Meeting the requirements does not guarantee your application will be approved.

Generally, tourists do not need a visa to enter Haiti. According to the Embassy of Haiti, nationals of the following countries do require a visa before travelling: the Dominican Republic, Panama, Colombia, Cuba, Syria, Libya, Iran, Vietnam and Yemen.

Visa-exempt visitors are admitted for a short stay on arrival. Anyone intending to stay beyond a short visit, live, study or work in Haiti needs the appropriate residence and/or work authorisation rather than relying on visitor entry.

Nationalities that must obtain a visa in advance

  • Dominican Republic
  • Panama
  • Colombia
  • Cuba
  • Syria
  • Libya
  • Iran
  • Vietnam
  • Yemen

Next steps

  1. Check the documents you’ll needView documents
  2. How to applyStart here
  3. Choose your visaFind a visa

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.