Moving to Bahamas from Haiti
What to Expect
Considering a move from Haiti to Bahamas? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Haiti to Bahamas, 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?
What the data shows about people moving from Haiti to Bahamas.
Who's moving to Bahamas?
Top countries of origin for Bahamas's foreign-born residents.
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1.29,629
Haiti
- 10,359
- 8,042
- 2,135
- 1,679
- 1,655
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Bahamas compared to Haiti.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
per 100,000 people per year
Bahamas performs significantly 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
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Bahamas generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Haiti leads in healthcare spending per person.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Haiti generally does better on environment, though Bahamas leads in air pollution deaths.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
Bahamas performs significantly better than Haiti across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
Bahamas performs significantly 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
Bahamas 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 Bahamas. To live, work, or study long-term in Bahamas, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Bahamas's immigration authority.
Haiti passport holder visiting Bahamas
Visa Online (e-Visa)
Bahamas passport holder visiting Haiti
Visa FreeData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from Bahamas?
Connectivity is usually fine (Bahamas: 20.5 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Bahamas offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is Bahamas safe for expats?
Bahamas performs significantly better than Haiti across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Bahamas is 31.2 per 100,000 people, compared to 40.9 in Haiti.
How is healthcare in Bahamas compared to Haiti?
Bahamas generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Haiti leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 18.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Bahamas, compared to 2.4 in Haiti. Bahamas scores 77 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Haiti: 54).
What language do they speak in Bahamas?
The official language in Bahamas is English. In Haiti, the official languages are French and Haitian Creole.
