Moving to Haiti from Ireland

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Ireland to Haiti, and you’d need to navigate life in French and Haitian Creole. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

IE
0.9
HT
40.9
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

IE
2.8
HT
31.3

Ireland performs better than Haiti across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

IE
$8,772
HT
$105
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

IE
40.6
HT
2.4

Ireland 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

IE
13.0
HT
50.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

IE
6.0t
HT
0.3t

Ireland generally does better on environment, though Haiti leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

IE
32.1
HT
0.3
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

IE
22.2%
HT
13.4%

Ireland 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

IE
4.3%
HT
14.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

IE
$115,600
HT
$2,900

Ireland performs 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

IE
81.7 yrs
HT
66.0 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

IE
3.5
HT
40.0

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

Ireland passport

Ireland passport holder visiting Haiti

Visa Free
Ireland passport holders can enter Haiti without a visa.
Haiti passport

Haiti passport holder visiting Ireland

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

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Haiti?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Haiti has 0.3 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 Haiti safe for expats?

Ireland performs better than Haiti across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Haiti is 40.9 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.9 in Ireland.

How is healthcare in Haiti compared to Ireland?

Ireland generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Haiti leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 2.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Haiti, compared to 40.6 in Ireland. Haiti scores 54 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Ireland: 83).

What language do they speak in Haiti?

The official languages in Haiti are French and Haitian Creole. In Ireland, the official languages are English and Irish.

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At a Glance

IE HT
Population 5,275,004 11,334,637
Currency Euro (€) Haitian Gourde (HTG)
Languages English, Irish French, Haitian Creole
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +353 +509
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112 114