Moving to Haiti from Trinidad and Tobago

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Trinidad and Tobago 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 Trinidad and Tobago to Haiti.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

TT
40.4
HT
41.1
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

TT
5.0
HT
31.3

Trinidad and Tobago 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

TT
$2,244
HT
$105
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

TT
41.6
HT
2.9

Haiti generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Trinidad and Tobago leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

TT
20.0
HT
50.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

TT
19.6t
HT
0.3t

Trinidad and Tobago generally does better on environment, though Haiti leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

TT
27.0
HT
0.3
Water stress level World Bank, 2022

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

TT
20.3%
HT
13.4%

Trinidad and Tobago generally does better on infrastructure, though Haiti leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

TT
3.3%
HT
14.9%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

TT
$18,967
HT
$2,694

Trinidad and Tobago performs better than Haiti across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

TT
73.6 yrs
HT
65.1 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TT
17.0
HT
39.0

Trinidad and Tobago performs better than Haiti across all family life metrics.

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Trinidad and Tobago 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.

Trinidad and Tobago passport

Trinidad and Tobago passport holder visiting Haiti

Visa Free
Trinidad and Tobago passport holders can enter Haiti without a visa.
Haiti passport

Haiti passport holder visiting Trinidad and Tobago

Visa Required
Haiti passport holders need a visa to enter Trinidad and Tobago.

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?

Trinidad and Tobago performs better than Haiti across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Haiti is 41.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 40.4 in Trinidad and Tobago.

How is healthcare in Haiti compared to Trinidad and Tobago?

Haiti generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Trinidad and Tobago leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 2.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Haiti, compared to 41.6 in Trinidad and Tobago. Haiti scores 54 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Trinidad and Tobago: 75).

What language do they speak in Haiti?

The official languages in Haiti are French and Haitian Creole. In Trinidad and Tobago, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

TT HT
Population 1,367,764 11,906,095
Currency Trinidad and Tobago Dollar (TTD) Haitian Gourde (HTG)
Languages English French, Haitian Creole
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +1868 +509
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 990 114