Residence & citizenship
Haitian Naturalisation (Haitian Citizenship)
For those seeking Haitian nationality after a qualifying period of lawful residence, or a shorter period as the spouse of a Haitian citizen.
Expert reviewed Official guidance referenced
Under review — check current rules
The 5-year standard residence period and the ~2-year spouse period are drawn from secondary summaries of Haitian nationality law, not from an official page read directly; verify against the current nationality legislation/decree.
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.
On this page
- Official name
- Naturalisation (Haitian nationality)
- Route type
- Citizenship by naturalisation
- Deciding body
- Ministère de l'Intérieur et des Collectivités Territoriales (MICT)
- Standard residence
- Reported as 5 years of lawful continuous residence
- Verify against the Haitian nationality law/decree
- Spouse route
- Reported as available after ~2 years of marriage and residence
- Verify against official law
- Dual citizenship
- Permitted since the 2012 constitutional amendment
Who it is for
- Long-term lawful residents of Haiti who intend to remain domiciled there
- Foreign spouses of Haitian citizens (expedited route)
Requirements (typical)
- Qualifying period of lawful, continuous residence in Haiti
- Legal age and good character (police clearance from Haiti and country of origin)
- Intention to remain domiciled in Haiti
- Proficiency in one of the official languages (French and/or Haitian Creole)
How to apply
- Apply to the Ministère de l'Intérieur et des Collectivités Territoriales (MICT)
- Hold and maintain a residence permit for the qualifying period first
- Provide character and residence evidence
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.