Moving to Haiti from Burundi

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Burundi to Haiti.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

BI
5.8
HT
40.9
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BI
12.3
HT
31.3

Burundi 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

BI
$100
HT
$105
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

BI
0.6
HT
2.4

Burundi generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Haiti 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

BI
71.0
HT
50.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BI
0.1t
HT
0.3t

Burundi generally does better on environment, though Haiti leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

BI
0.0
HT
0.3
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

BI
10.2%
HT
13.4%

Burundi generally does better on infrastructure, though Haiti leads in broadband per 100 people.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

BI
0.9%
HT
14.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BI
$900
HT
$2,900

Burundi generally does better on employment & economy, though Haiti leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

BI
67.4 yrs
HT
66.0 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BI
37.8
HT
40.0

Burundi 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 Burundi 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.

Burundi passport

Burundi passport holder visiting Haiti

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

Haiti passport holder visiting Burundi

Visa on Arrival
Haiti passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Burundi.

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?

Burundi performs better than Haiti across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Haiti is 40.9 per 100,000 people, compared to 5.8 in Burundi.

How is healthcare in Haiti compared to Burundi?

Burundi generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Haiti leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 2.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Haiti, compared to 0.6 in Burundi. Haiti scores 54 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Burundi: 41).

What language do they speak in Haiti?

The official languages in Haiti are French and Haitian Creole. In Burundi, the official languages are French and Kirundi.

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At a Glance

BI HT
Population 12,696,478 11,334,637
Currency Burundian Franc (BIF) Haitian Gourde (HTG)
Languages French, Kirundi French, Haitian Creole
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +257 +509
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 114