Moving to Iraq from Haiti

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Haiti to Iraq, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic, Aramaic and Sorani.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

HT
40.9
IQ
9.4
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

HT
31.3
IQ
21.5

Iraq 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
IQ
$843
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

HT
2.4
IQ
10.1

Iraq 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
IQ
87.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

HT
0.3t
IQ
5.2t

Haiti performs better than Iraq 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
IQ
14.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

HT
13.4%
IQ
59.6%

Iraq 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%
IQ
15.5%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

HT
$2,900
IQ
$12,600

Iraq generally does better on employment & economy, though Haiti leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

HT
66.0 yrs
IQ
73.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

HT
40.0
IQ
19.6

Iraq generally does better on family life, though Haiti leads in literacy rate.

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Haiti passport

Haiti passport holder visiting Iraq

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

Iraq passport holder visiting Haiti

Visa Free
Iraq 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 Iraq?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Iraq has 14.4 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 Iraq safe for expats?

Iraq performs significantly better than Haiti across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Iraq is 9.4 per 100,000 people, compared to 40.9 in Haiti.

How is healthcare in Iraq compared to Haiti?

Iraq generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Haiti leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 10.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Iraq, compared to 2.4 in Haiti. Iraq scores 59 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Haiti: 54).

What language do they speak in Iraq?

The official languages in Iraq are Arabic, Aramaic and Sorani. In Haiti, the official languages are French and Haitian Creole.

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At a Glance

HT IQ
Population 11,334,637 40,462,701
Currency Haitian Gourde (HTG) Iraqi Dinar (IQD)
Languages French, Haitian Creole Arabic, Aramaic, Sorani
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +509 +964
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 114 104