Moving to Haiti from Zimbabwe

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Zimbabwe 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 Zimbabwe to Haiti.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

ZW
6.7
HT
40.9
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

ZW
29.9
HT
31.3

Zimbabwe 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

ZW
$63
HT
$105
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

ZW
1.7
HT
2.4

Zimbabwe generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Haiti 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

ZW
56.0
HT
50.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

ZW
0.8t
HT
0.3t

Haiti performs significantly better than Zimbabwe 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

ZW
1.3
HT
0.3
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

ZW
46.1%
HT
13.4%

Zimbabwe 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

ZW
8.8%
HT
14.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

ZW
$3,500
HT
$2,900

Zimbabwe 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

ZW
63.3 yrs
HT
66.0 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

ZW
28.5
HT
40.0

Zimbabwe generally does better on family life, though Haiti leads in life expectancy.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Zimbabwe 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.

Zimbabwe passport

Zimbabwe passport holder visiting Haiti

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

Haiti passport holder visiting Zimbabwe

Visa on Arrival
Haiti passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Zimbabwe.

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?

Zimbabwe performs better than Haiti across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Haiti is 40.9 per 100,000 people, compared to 6.7 in Zimbabwe.

How is healthcare in Haiti compared to Zimbabwe?

Zimbabwe generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Haiti leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 2.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Haiti, compared to 1.7 in Zimbabwe. Haiti scores 54 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Zimbabwe: 55).

What language do they speak in Haiti?

The official languages in Haiti are French and Haitian Creole. In Zimbabwe, the official languages are Chewa, Chibarwe, English, Kalanga, Khoisan, Ndau, Northern Ndebele, Shona, Sotho, Tonga, Tsonga, Tswana, Venda, Xhosa and Zimbabwean Sign Language.

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At a Glance

ZW HT
Population 15,121,004 11,334,637
Currency Zimbabwean Dollar (ZWL) Haitian Gourde (HTG)
Languages Chewa, Chibarwe, English, Kalanga, Khoisan, Ndau, Northern Ndebele, Shona, Sotho, Tonga, Tsonga, Tswana, Venda, Xhosa, Zimbabwean Sign Language French, Haitian Creole
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +263 +509
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 999 114