Haiti

Haiti visa guide: entry, tourist visa and residence permit

  • 2 visa types
  • checked 25 October 2026

How visas for Haiti work

Haiti admits most foreign visitors without a prior visa. The Embassy of Haiti in Washington states that tourists generally do not need a visa, provided their passport is valid for at least six months, and that a fee is paid on arrival at the airport. Nationals of nine countries are the exception: the Dominican Republic, Panama, Colombia, Cuba, Syria, Libya, Iran, Vietnam and Yemen must obtain a visa from a Haitian embassy or consulate before travelling.

Stays without a visa are treated as a 90-day courtesy period. Anyone who intends to remain longer, other than people of Haitian descent, must contact the Direction de l'Immigration et de l'Émigration (DIE) of the Ministry of the Interior and Territorial Communities before the 90 days end and apply for a permis de séjour. Under the decree-law of 26 December 1978 on immigration and emigration, this permit runs for one fiscal year, from 1 October to 30 September, and is renewed annually.

Since 12 March 2026 the DIE has been rolling out iKat, a digital embarkation and disembarkation card created by a decree of 31 December 2025. It gradually replaces the paper arrival card and combines the travel, customs and health declarations. Every traveller completes it online before arriving or leaving and shows the resulting QR code at the control points. Foreigners who plan to take paid work also need a work permit from the Ministry of Social Affairs and Labour.

Which visa do I need?

Visit of up to 90 days, nationality not on the list of nine: no visa; travel with a passport valid six months, complete iKat and pay the arrival fee.

Visit by a national of the Dominican Republic, Panama, Colombia, Cuba, Syria, Libya, Iran, Vietnam or Yemen: tourist visa from a Haitian embassy or consulate, applied for at least one month ahead.

Stay longer than 90 days, for work or otherwise: permis de séjour from the DIE in Port-au-Prince, requested before the 90-day courtesy period ends.

Diplomatic or official passport or UN laissez-passer: diplomatic or official visa requested by the sending institution.

Visa types for Haiti

Visits and short stays

  • Tourist visa Visa-free entry and the Haitian tourist visa

    Most foreign tourists enter Haiti without a visa and may stay up to 90 days, with a passport valid at least six months, the iKat digital card and an arrival fee.

    Maximum stay: Up to 90 days without a visa (courtesy period); longer stays need a permis de séjour

Residence

  • Residence permit Permis de séjour (residence permit for stays over 90 days)

    Foreigners who stay in Haiti longer than the 90-day courtesy period, except people of Haitian descent, need a permis de séjour from the Direction de l'Immigration et de l'Émigration (DIE).

    Validity: One fiscal year, 1 October to 30 September; renewed annually

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a visa to visit Haiti?

Usually not. Haitian embassies state that most foreign tourists enter without a visa; only nationals of the Dominican Republic, Panama, Colombia, Cuba, Syria, Libya, Iran, Vietnam and Yemen must obtain one in advance.

How long can I stay without a visa?

Up to 90 days. Before this courtesy period ends, anyone who wants to stay longer must apply to the DIE for a permis de séjour.

What is iKat?

The DIE's digital embarkation and disembarkation card. Every traveller fills it in online before arrival or departure, once per trip, and shows the QR code at the border.

Is there a fee on arrival?

Yes. The Embassy of Haiti in Washington gives US$10 payable on arrival at the airport; the embassy in France states that children aged 0 to 5 and holders of diplomatic or official passports are exempt.

Can I work in Haiti as a foreigner?

Paid work requires a work permit from the Ministry of Social Affairs and Labour and a tax identification number from the Directorate General of Taxes, and stays over 90 days require a permis de séjour.

Embassies and consulates

Last checked 25 October 2026. Each visa page lists the official sources it is based on.