Moving to Greece from Haiti

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Haiti to Greece, and you’d need to navigate life in Greek.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

How many people actually move from Haiti to Greece, based on official data.

Living there in 2020
37

people born in Haiti live in Greece · UN DESA

Who's moving to Greece?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

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

per 100,000 people per year

HT
31.3
GR
7.3

Greece 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
GR
$3,454
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

HT
2.4
GR
63.7

Greece 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
GR
23.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

HT
0.3t
GR
5.0t

Haiti generally does better on environment, though Greece 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
GR
43.0
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

HT
13.4%
GR
20.7%

Greece 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%
GR
11.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

HT
$2,900
GR
$36,300

Greece 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
GR
81.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

HT
40.0
GR
3.5

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

Haiti passport

Haiti passport holder visiting Greece

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

Greece passport holder visiting Haiti

Visa Free
Greece 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 Greece?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Greece has 43.0 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 Greece safe for expats?

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

How is healthcare in Greece compared to Haiti?

Greece generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Haiti leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 63.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Greece, compared to 2.4 in Haiti. Greece scores 77 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Haiti: 54).

What language do they speak in Greece?

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

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At a Glance

HT GR
Population 11,334,637 10,533,871
Currency Haitian Gourde (HTG) Euro (€)
Languages French, Haitian Creole Greek
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +509 +30
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 114 112