Moving to Cameroon from Haiti

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Haiti to Cameroon.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

HT
40.9
CM
4.5
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

HT
31.3
CM
10.6

Cameroon 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
CM
$246
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

HT
2.4
CM
1.3

Haiti generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Cameroon leads in suicide rate.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

HT
50.0
CM
101.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

HT
0.3t
CM
0.4t

Haiti performs better than Cameroon 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

HT
0.3
CM
2.2
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

HT
13.4%
CM
1.6%

Cameroon 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%
CM
3.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

HT
$2,900
CM
$4,800

Cameroon 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
CM
63.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

HT
40.0
CM
48.7

Haiti generally does better on family life, though Cameroon leads in education spending.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Haiti and Cameroon. To live, work, or study long-term in Cameroon, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Cameroon's immigration authority.

Haiti passport

Haiti passport holder visiting Cameroon

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Haiti passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Cameroon.
Cameroon passport

Cameroon passport holder visiting Haiti

Visa Free
Cameroon 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 Cameroon?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Cameroon has 2.2 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 Cameroon safe for expats?

Cameroon performs significantly better than Haiti across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Cameroon is 4.5 per 100,000 people, compared to 40.9 in Haiti.

How is healthcare in Cameroon compared to Haiti?

Haiti generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Cameroon leads in suicide rate. There are 1.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Cameroon, compared to 2.4 in Haiti. Cameroon scores 44 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Haiti: 54).

What language do they speak in Cameroon?

The official languages in Cameroon are English and French. In Haiti, the official languages are French and Haitian Creole.

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At a Glance

HT CM
Population 11,334,637 29,321,637
Currency Haitian Gourde (HTG) CFA Franc BEAC (FCFA)
Languages French, Haitian Creole English, French
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +509 +237
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 114 112