Moving to Germany from Haiti

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Haiti to Germany, and you’d need to navigate life in German.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

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

Moved in 2023
60 ↓ 9% vs 2022

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

Who's moving to Germany?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Germany compared to Haiti.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

HT
40.9
DE
0.8
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

HT
31.3
DE
3.3

Germany performs significantly better than Haiti across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

HT
$105
DE
$8,826
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

HT
2.4
DE
45.2

Germany 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
DE
15.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

HT
0.3t
DE
6.9t

Haiti generally does better on environment, though Germany 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
DE
45.0
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

HT
13.4%
DE
35.4%

Germany 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%
DE
3.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

HT
$2,900
DE
$61,900

Germany 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
DE
81.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

HT
40.0
DE
3.2

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

Haiti passport

Haiti passport holder visiting Germany

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

Germany passport holder visiting Haiti

Visa Free
Germany 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 Germany?

Connectivity is usually fine (Germany: 45.0 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Germany offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Germany safe for expats?

Germany performs significantly better than Haiti across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Germany is 0.8 per 100,000 people, compared to 40.9 in Haiti.

How is healthcare in Germany compared to Haiti?

Germany generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Haiti leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 45.2 doctors per 10,000 people in Germany, compared to 2.4 in Haiti. Germany scores 88 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Haiti: 54).

What language do they speak in Germany?

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

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At a Glance

HT DE
Population 11,334,637 84,316,622
Currency Haitian Gourde (HTG) Euro (€)
Languages French, Haitian Creole German
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +509 +49
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 114 112