Moving to Spain from Haiti

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Haiti to Spain, and you’d need to navigate life in Basque, Catalan, Galician and Spanish.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

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

Moved in 2019
91 ↑ 60% vs 2018

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

Who's moving to Spain?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Spain compared to Haiti.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

HT
40.9
ES
0.7
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

HT
31.3
ES
3.5

Spain 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
ES
$4,935
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

HT
2.4
ES
44.8

Spain 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
ES
10.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

HT
0.3t
ES
4.5t

Haiti generally does better on environment, though Spain 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
ES
36.0
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

HT
13.4%
ES
43.2%

Spain 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%
ES
12.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

HT
$2,900
ES
$46,400

Spain 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
ES
82.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

HT
40.0
ES
2.5

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

Haiti passport

Haiti passport holder visiting Spain

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

Spain passport holder visiting Haiti

Visa Free
Spain 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 Spain?

Connectivity is usually fine (Spain: 36.0 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Spain offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Spain safe for expats?

Spain performs significantly better than Haiti across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Spain is 0.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 40.9 in Haiti.

How is healthcare in Spain compared to Haiti?

Spain generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Haiti leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 44.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Spain, compared to 2.4 in Haiti. Spain scores 85 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Haiti: 54).

What language do they speak in Spain?

The official languages in Spain are Basque, Catalan, Galician and Spanish. In Haiti, the official languages are French and Haitian Creole.

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At a Glance

HT ES
Population 11,334,637 47,163,418
Currency Haitian Gourde (HTG) Euro (€)
Languages French, Haitian Creole Basque, Catalan, Galician, Spanish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +509 +34
Time zones 1 2
Emergency number 114 112