Moving to Antigua and Barbuda from Haiti

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Haiti to Antigua and Barbuda — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Haiti to Antigua and Barbuda, and you’d need to navigate life in English. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

Real numbers on people moving from Haiti to Antigua and Barbuda, and how the trend has changed.

Living there in 2020
33

people born in Haiti live in Antigua and Barbuda · UN DESA

Who's moving to Antigua and Barbuda?

Top countries of origin for Antigua and Barbuda's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

How Haiti and Antigua and Barbuda stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

HT
40.9
AG
10.7
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

HT
31.3
AG
7.5

Antigua and Barbuda performs significantly better than Haiti across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

HT
$105
AG
$1,241
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2018

affects wait times and access to care

HT
2.4
AG
29.0

Antigua and Barbuda 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

HT
50.0
AG
19.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

HT
0.3t
AG
3.8t

Haiti generally does better on environment, though Antigua and Barbuda 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

HT
0.3
AG
10.6
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

HT
13.4%
AG
8.5%

Antigua and Barbuda performs significantly 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

HT
14.6%
AG
11.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

HT
$2,900
AG
$28,700

Antigua and Barbuda performs significantly 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

HT
66.0 yrs
AG
77.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

HT
40.0
AG
14.3

Antigua and Barbuda performs significantly 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 Haiti and Antigua and Barbuda. To live, work, or study long-term in Antigua and Barbuda, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Antigua and Barbuda's immigration authority.

Haiti passport

Haiti passport holder visiting Antigua and Barbuda

Visa Required
Haiti passport holders need a visa to enter Antigua and Barbuda.
Antigua and Barbuda passport

Antigua and Barbuda passport holder visiting Haiti

Visa Free
Antigua and Barbuda passport holders can enter Haiti without a visa.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Antigua and Barbuda?

With 10.6 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Antigua and Barbuda can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Haiti and Antigua and Barbuda.

Is Antigua and Barbuda safe for expats?

Antigua and Barbuda performs significantly better than Haiti across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Antigua and Barbuda is 10.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 40.9 in Haiti.

How is healthcare in Antigua and Barbuda compared to Haiti?

Antigua and Barbuda generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Haiti leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 29.0 doctors per 10,000 people in Antigua and Barbuda, compared to 2.4 in Haiti. Antigua and Barbuda scores 76 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Haiti: 54).

What language do they speak in Antigua and Barbuda?

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

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At a Glance

HT AG
Population 11,334,637 100,335
Currency Haitian Gourde (HTG) East Caribbean Dollar (EC$)
Languages French, Haitian Creole English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +509 +1268
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 114