Moving to Haiti from Maldives

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Maldives 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 Maldives to Haiti.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

MV
0.6
HT
40.9
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

MV
1.3
HT
31.3

Maldives performs better than Haiti across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

MV
$2,288
HT
$105
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

affects wait times and access to care

MV
21.6
HT
2.4

Maldives 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

MV
29.0
HT
50.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

MV
3.6t
HT
0.3t

Maldives 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

MV
17.4
HT
0.3
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

MV
15.7%
HT
13.4%

Maldives 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

MV
4.1%
HT
14.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

MV
$22,400
HT
$2,900

Maldives 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

MV
76.9 yrs
HT
66.0 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MV
25.7
HT
40.0

Maldives 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 Maldives 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.

Maldives passport

Maldives passport holder visiting Haiti

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

Haiti passport holder visiting Maldives

Visa on Arrival
Haiti passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Maldives.

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?

Maldives performs better than Haiti across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Haiti is 40.9 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.6 in Maldives.

How is healthcare in Haiti compared to Maldives?

Maldives 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 21.6 in Maldives. Haiti scores 54 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Maldives: 61).

What language do they speak in Haiti?

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

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At a Glance

MV HT
Population 390,164 11,334,637
Currency Maldivian Rufiyaa (MVR) Haitian Gourde (HTG)
Languages Maldivian French, Haitian Creole
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +960 +509
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 114