Moving to Lebanon from Haiti

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Haiti to Lebanon.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

HT
40.9
LB
2.3
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

HT
31.3
LB
9.7

Lebanon 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
LB
$644
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

affects wait times and access to care

HT
2.4
LB
26.2

Lebanon 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
LB
59.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

HT
0.3t
LB
1.9t

Haiti performs better than Lebanon 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
LB
7.6
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

HT
13.4%
LB
58.8%

Lebanon 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%
LB
11.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

HT
$2,900
LB
$12,300

Lebanon 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
LB
78.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

HT
40.0
LB
7.0

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

Haiti passport

Haiti passport holder visiting Lebanon

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

Lebanon passport holder visiting Haiti

Visa Free
Lebanon 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 Lebanon?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Lebanon has 7.6 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 Lebanon safe for expats?

Lebanon performs significantly better than Haiti across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Lebanon is 2.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 40.9 in Haiti.

How is healthcare in Lebanon compared to Haiti?

Lebanon generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Haiti leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 26.2 doctors per 10,000 people in Lebanon, compared to 2.4 in Haiti. Lebanon scores 73 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Haiti: 54).

What language do they speak in Lebanon?

The official languages in Lebanon are Arabic and French. In Haiti, the official languages are French and Haitian Creole.

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At a Glance

HT LB
Population 11,334,637 5,296,814
Currency Haitian Gourde (HTG) Lebanese Pound (LBP)
Languages French, Haitian Creole Arabic, French
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +509 +961
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 114 112