Moving to Haiti from United Kingdom

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What to Expect

Considering a move from United Kingdom to Haiti? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from United Kingdom 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

The numbers behind daily life in Haiti compared to United Kingdom.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

GB
1.0
HT
40.9
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

GB
2.4
HT
31.3

United Kingdom performs better than Haiti across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

GB
$6,606
HT
$105
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

GB
31.7
HT
2.4

United Kingdom 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

GB
13.0
HT
50.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

GB
4.2t
HT
0.3t

United Kingdom 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

GB
41.4
HT
0.3
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

GB
14.3%
HT
13.4%

United Kingdom 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

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

a broad measure of economic output per person

GB
$54,100
HT
$2,900

United Kingdom 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

GB
81.9 yrs
HT
66.0 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GB
3.8
HT
40.0

United Kingdom 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 United Kingdom 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.

United Kingdom passport

United Kingdom passport holder visiting Haiti

Visa Free
United Kingdom passport holders can enter Haiti without a visa.
Haiti passport

Haiti passport holder visiting United Kingdom

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Haiti passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to United Kingdom.

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?

Connectivity is usually fine (Haiti: 0.3 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Haiti offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Haiti safe for expats?

United Kingdom performs better than Haiti across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Haiti is 40.9 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.0 in United Kingdom.

How is healthcare in Haiti compared to United Kingdom?

United Kingdom 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 31.7 in United Kingdom. Haiti scores 54 on the WHO universal health coverage index (United Kingdom: 88).

What language do they speak in Haiti?

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

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At a Glance

GB HT
Population 67,791,400 11,334,637
Currency British Pound Sterling (£) Haitian Gourde (HTG)
Languages English French, Haitian Creole
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +44 +509
Time zones 9 1
Emergency number 999 114