Moving to Haiti from Guyana

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Guyana to Haiti, and you’d need to navigate life in French and Haitian Creole. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

GY
16.3
HT
40.9
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

GY
15.2
HT
31.3

Guyana 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

GY
$1,331
HT
$105
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

affects wait times and access to care

GY
14.0
HT
2.4

Guyana 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

GY
52.0
HT
50.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

GY
4.6t
HT
0.3t

Haiti performs significantly better than Guyana across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

GY
13.1
HT
0.3
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

GY
3.3%
HT
13.4%

Guyana 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

GY
12.4%
HT
14.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

GY
$49,800
HT
$2,900

Guyana 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

GY
71.9 yrs
HT
66.0 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GY
22.1
HT
40.0

Guyana 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 Guyana 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.

Guyana passport

Guyana passport holder visiting Haiti

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

Haiti passport holder visiting Guyana

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

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?

Guyana performs better than Haiti across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Haiti is 40.9 per 100,000 people, compared to 16.3 in Guyana.

How is healthcare in Haiti compared to Guyana?

Guyana 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 14.0 in Guyana. Haiti scores 54 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Guyana: 76).

What language do they speak in Haiti?

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

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At a Glance

GY HT
Population 789,683 11,334,637
Currency Guyanaese Dollar (GYD) Haitian Gourde (HTG)
Languages English French, Haitian Creole
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +592 +509
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 114