Moving to Haiti from Mexico

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Mexico to Haiti, and you’d need to navigate life in French and Haitian Creole.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

How many people actually move from Mexico to Haiti, based on official data.

Living there in 2020
299 ↑ 4% vs 2015

people born in Mexico live in Haiti · UN DESA

Who's moving to Haiti?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

MX
26.1
HT
40.9
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

MX
12.0
HT
31.3

Mexico 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

MX
$1,368
HT
$105
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

MX
25.6
HT
2.4

Mexico 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

MX
30.0
HT
50.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

MX
3.6t
HT
0.3t

Mexico 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

MX
20.5
HT
0.3
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

MX
45.0%
HT
13.4%

Mexico 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

MX
2.8%
HT
14.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

MX
$22,400
HT
$2,900

Mexico 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

MX
72.3 yrs
HT
66.0 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MX
11.9
HT
40.0

Mexico 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 Mexico 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.

Mexico passport

Mexico passport holder visiting Haiti

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

Haiti passport holder visiting Mexico

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

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?

Mexico performs better than Haiti across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Haiti is 40.9 per 100,000 people, compared to 26.1 in Mexico.

How is healthcare in Haiti compared to Mexico?

Mexico 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 25.6 in Mexico. Haiti scores 54 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Mexico: 75).

What language do they speak in Haiti?

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

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At a Glance

MX HT
Population 129,150,971 11,334,637
Currency Mexican Peso (MX$) Haitian Gourde (HTG)
Languages Spanish French, Haitian Creole
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +52 +509
Time zones 3 1
Emergency number 911 114