Moving to Haiti from Saint Kitts and Nevis

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Saint Kitts and Nevis to Haiti — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Saint Kitts and Nevis 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

How Saint Kitts and Nevis and Haiti stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

KN
23.1
HT
40.9
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

KN
23.1
HT
31.3

Saint Kitts and Nevis 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

KN
$1,936
HT
$105
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2018

affects wait times and access to care

KN
30.3
HT
2.4

Saint Kitts and Nevis generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Haiti leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

KN
2.9t
HT
0.3t

Haiti performs significantly better than Saint Kitts and Nevis across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

KN
47.4
HT
0.3
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

KN
50.8%
HT
13.4%

Saint Kitts and Nevis 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

KN
4.5%
HT
14.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

KN
$30,100
HT
$2,900

Saint Kitts and Nevis 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

KN
77.1 yrs
HT
66.0 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

KN
8.3
HT
40.0

Saint Kitts and Nevis 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 Saint Kitts and Nevis 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.

Saint Kitts and Nevis passport

Saint Kitts and Nevis passport holder visiting Haiti

Visa Free
Saint Kitts and Nevis passport holders can enter Haiti without a visa.
Haiti passport

Haiti passport holder visiting Saint Kitts and Nevis

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Haiti passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Saint Kitts and Nevis.

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 Saint Kitts and Nevis and Haiti.

Is Haiti safe for expats?

Saint Kitts and Nevis performs better than Haiti across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Haiti is 40.9 per 100,000 people, compared to 23.1 in Saint Kitts and Nevis.

How is healthcare in Haiti compared to Saint Kitts and Nevis?

Saint Kitts and Nevis 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 30.3 in Saint Kitts and Nevis. Haiti scores 54 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Saint Kitts and Nevis: 79).

What language do they speak in Haiti?

The official languages in Haiti are French and Haitian Creole. In Saint Kitts and Nevis, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

KN HT
Population 54,488 11,334,637
Currency East Caribbean Dollar (EC$) Haitian Gourde (HTG)
Languages English French, Haitian Creole
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +1869 +509
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 114