Moving to Haiti from France
What to Expect
Considering a move from France to Haiti? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from France to Haiti.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from France to Haiti.
Who's moving to Haiti?
Top countries of origin for Haiti's foreign-born residents.
- 2,488
- 2,377
- 1,586
- 1,526
- 1,280
- 1,210
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12.434
France
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Haiti compared to France.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
France performs better than Haiti across all safety metrics.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Haiti generally does better on health & wellbeing, though France leads in doctors per 10,000 people.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
France generally does better on environment, though Haiti leads in co₂ emissions per capita.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
share of households with internet
France generally does better on infrastructure, though Haiti leads in water stress level.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
share of people below the poverty line
France performs better than Haiti across all employment & economy metrics.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
France performs better than Haiti across all family life metrics.
Sources: World Bank (2021–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024), The World Factbook (2012). How we calculate this
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between France 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.
France passport holder visiting Haiti
Visa Free
Haiti passport holder visiting France
Visa RequiredData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from Haiti?
Connectivity is usually fine (Haiti: 0.3 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Haiti offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is Haiti safe for expats?
France performs better than Haiti across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Haiti is 41.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.3 in France.
How is healthcare in Haiti compared to France?
Haiti generally does better on health & wellbeing, though France leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 2.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Haiti, compared to 32.8 in France. Haiti scores 54 on the WHO universal health coverage index (France: 85).
What language do they speak in Haiti?
The official languages in Haiti are French and Haitian Creole. In France, the official language is French.
