Moving to Haiti from Republic of the Congo

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Republic of the Congo to Haiti — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Republic of the Congo to Haiti.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Republic of the Congo and Haiti stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

CG
8.4
HT
31.3

Republic of the Congo 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

CG
$209
HT
$105
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

CG
1.7
HT
2.9

Haiti generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Republic of the Congo leads in suicide rate.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

CG
66.0
HT
50.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

CG
1.3t
HT
0.3t

Haiti performs significantly better than Republic of the Congo across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2023

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

CG
1.3
HT
0.3
Water stress level World Bank, 2022

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

CG
0.0%
HT
13.4%

Republic of the Congo generally does better on infrastructure, though Haiti leads in internet access.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

CG
19.9%
HT
14.9%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

CG
$2,515
HT
$2,694

Haiti generally does better on employment & economy, though Republic of the Congo leads in poverty rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

CG
66.0 yrs
HT
65.1 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

CG
27.0
HT
39.0

Republic of the Congo performs better than Haiti across all family life metrics.

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Republic of the Congo 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.

Republic of the Congo passport

Republic of the Congo passport holder visiting Haiti

Visa Free
Republic of the Congo passport holders can enter Haiti without a visa.
Haiti passport

Haiti passport holder visiting Republic of the Congo

Visa Required
Haiti passport holders need a visa to enter Republic of the Congo.

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?

With 0.3 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Haiti can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Republic of the Congo and Haiti.

Is Haiti safe for expats?

Republic of the Congo performs better than Haiti across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Haiti compared to Republic of the Congo?

Haiti generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Republic of the Congo leads in suicide rate. There are 2.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Haiti, compared to 1.7 in Republic of the Congo. Haiti scores 54 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Republic of the Congo: 41).

What language do they speak in Haiti?

The official languages in Haiti are French and Haitian Creole. In Republic of the Congo, the official languages are French, Kikongo and Lingala.

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At a Glance

CG HT
Population 6,484,437 11,906,095
Currency CFA Franc BEAC (FCFA) Haitian Gourde (HTG)
Languages French, Kikongo, Lingala French, Haitian Creole
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +242 +509
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number — 114