Moving to Haiti from Austria

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Austria to Haiti — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Austria to Haiti, and you’d need to navigate life in French and Haitian Creole.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

How many people actually move from Austria to Haiti, based on official data.

Living there in 2020
164 ↑ 4% vs 2015

people born in Austria live in Haiti · UN DESA

Who's moving to Haiti?

Top countries of origin for Haiti's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Austria to Haiti.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

AT
0.9
HT
40.9
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

AT
4.6
HT
31.3

Austria performs better than Haiti across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

AT
$8,250
HT
$105
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

AT
55.1
HT
2.4

Austria generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Haiti leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

AT
17.0
HT
50.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

AT
6.3t
HT
0.3t

Austria generally does better on environment, though Haiti leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

AT
29.6
HT
0.3
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

AT
8.7%
HT
13.4%

Austria performs better than Haiti across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

AT
5.2%
HT
14.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

AT
$64,600
HT
$2,900

Austria performs better than Haiti across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

AT
82.3 yrs
HT
66.0 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

AT
3.2
HT
40.0

Austria performs better than Haiti across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Austria and Haiti. To live, work, or study long-term in Haiti, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Haiti's immigration authority.

Austria passport

Austria passport holder visiting Haiti

Visa Free
Austria passport holders can enter Haiti without a visa.
Haiti passport

Haiti passport holder visiting Austria

Visa Required
Haiti passport holders need a visa to enter Austria.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Haiti?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Haiti has 0.3 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Haiti safe for expats?

Austria performs better than Haiti across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Haiti is 40.9 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.9 in Austria.

How is healthcare in Haiti compared to Austria?

Austria generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Haiti leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 2.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Haiti, compared to 55.1 in Austria. Haiti scores 54 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Austria: 85).

What language do they speak in Haiti?

The official languages in Haiti are French and Haitian Creole. In Austria, the official language is German.

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At a Glance

AT HT
Population 8,913,088 11,334,637
Currency Euro (€) Haitian Gourde (HTG)
Languages German French, Haitian Creole
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +43 +509
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112 114