Moving to Haiti from Belgium

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Belgium to Haiti.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

BE
1.1
HT
41.1
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BE
4.6
HT
31.3

Belgium performs better than Haiti across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

BE
$7,489
HT
$105
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

BE
35.7
HT
2.9

Haiti generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Belgium leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

BE
15.0
HT
50.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BE
7.3t
HT
0.3t

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

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

BE
44.2
HT
0.3
Water stress level World Bank, 2022

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

BE
52.8%
HT
13.4%

Belgium generally does better on infrastructure, though Haiti leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

BE
5.9%
HT
14.9%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

BE
$60,750
HT
$2,694

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

BE
82.3 yrs
HT
65.1 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BE
3.1
HT
39.0

Belgium performs better than Haiti across all family life metrics.

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Belgium 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.

Belgium passport

Belgium passport holder visiting Haiti

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

Haiti passport holder visiting Belgium

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

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?

Belgium performs better than Haiti across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Haiti is 41.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.1 in Belgium.

How is healthcare in Haiti compared to Belgium?

Haiti generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Belgium leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 2.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Haiti, compared to 35.7 in Belgium. Haiti scores 54 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Belgium: 86).

What language do they speak in Haiti?

The official languages in Haiti are French and Haitian Creole. In Belgium, the official languages are Dutch, French and German.

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At a Glance

BE HT
Population 11,941,781 11,906,095
Currency Euro (€) Haitian Gourde (HTG)
Languages Dutch, French, German French, Haitian Creole
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +32 +509
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112 114