Moving to Belgium from Haiti

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Haiti to Belgium? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Haiti to Belgium.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Haiti to Belgium.

Moved in 2023
47 ↓ 24% vs 2022

people moved from Haiti to Belgium · OECD (latest data available)

Who's moving to Belgium?

Top countries of origin for Belgium's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Belgium compared to Haiti.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

HT
40.9
BE
1.1
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

HT
31.3
BE
4.6

Belgium 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
BE
$7,489
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

HT
2.4
BE
63.9

Belgium 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
BE
15.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

HT
0.3t
BE
7.3t

Haiti generally does better on environment, though Belgium 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
BE
43.5
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

HT
13.4%
BE
51.9%

Belgium generally does better on infrastructure, though Haiti leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

HT
14.6%
BE
5.5%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

HT
$2,900
BE
$63,600

Belgium 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
BE
81.9 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

HT
40.0
BE
3.2

Belgium 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 Belgium. To live, work, or study long-term in Belgium, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Belgium's immigration authority.

Haiti passport

Haiti passport holder visiting Belgium

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

Belgium passport holder visiting Haiti

Visa Free
Belgium 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 Belgium?

Connectivity is usually fine (Belgium: 43.5 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Belgium offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Belgium safe for expats?

Belgium performs significantly better than Haiti across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Belgium is 1.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 40.9 in Haiti.

How is healthcare in Belgium compared to Haiti?

Belgium generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Haiti leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 63.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Belgium, compared to 2.4 in Haiti. Belgium scores 86 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Haiti: 54).

What language do they speak in Belgium?

The official languages in Belgium are Dutch, French and German. In Haiti, the official languages are French and Haitian Creole.

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At a Glance

HT BE
Population 11,334,637 11,847,338
Currency Haitian Gourde (HTG) Euro (€)
Languages French, Haitian Creole Dutch, French, German
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +509 +32
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 114 112