Haiti · Entry rules

Who needs a visa for Haiti?

Entry rules for Haiti by nationality, for short tourist or business visits, from the Embassy of the Republic of Haiti in Ecuador (Ministère des Affaires Étrangères et des Cultes), checked 31 Oct 2026.

In brief

Citizens of 189 countries and territories can visit Haiti without a visa. 9 need a visa before they travel.

Visa-free: 189
On arrival: 0
eVisa or ETA: 0
Visa required: 9

About 345 m people (4% of the world's other nationalities by population) need a visa arranged before they travel to Haiti: a visa, an eVisa or a visa only with another permit.

Checked 31 Oct 2026Source: Embassy of the Republic of Haiti in EcuadorReport a change

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Haiti entry rules at a glance

Group	Stay	Nationalities	Examples	Source
Visa required	Not stated	9	Vietnam, Iran, Colombia, Yemen	Embassy of the Republic of Haiti in Ecuador
With another visa or permit	Not stated	9	Vietnam, Iran, Colombia, Yemen	Embassy of the Republic of Haiti in Ecuador
Visa-free	Not stated	189	India, China, United States, Indonesia	Embassy of the Republic of Haiti in Ecuador

Visa required: Vietnam, Iran, Colombia and 6 more

9 nationalities

Apply for a visa before you travel.

Source: Embassy of the Republic of Haiti in Ecuador (Ministère des Affaires Étrangères et des Cultes), checked 31 Oct 2026Les ressortissants de Colombie, Cuba, République dominicaine, Iran, Libye, Panama, Syrie, Viêt Nam et Yémen ont besoin d’un visa préalable, sauf s’ils détiennent un visa valide ou un titre de séjour des États-Unis, du Canada ou d’un État Schengen.In English: Nationals of Colombia, Cuba, the Dominican Republic, Iran, Libya, Panama, Syria, Vietnam and Yemen need a visa in advance, unless they hold a valid visa or residence permit of the United States, Canada or a Schengen state.

With another visa or a residence permit: Vietnam, Iran, Colombia and 6 more

9 nationalities

No prior visa needed with a valid visa or residence permit of the US, Canada or a Schengen state.

Visa-free: India, China, the US and 186 more

189 nationalities

Everyone not listed above: visa-free.

Nationalities not listed above: this follows from Embassy of the Republic of Haiti in Ecuador (Ministère des Affaires Étrangères et des Cultes)'s own lists, which name the exempt nationalities.

Where to apply

A visa is applied for at an embassy or consulate of Haiti, or the visa centre it names, in the country where you live.

These rules cover ordinary passports and short visits; work, study and transit have their own rules.

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FAQ

Do I need a visa to visit Haiti?

It depends on your passport: 189 nationalities are visa-free and 9 need a visa. Choose your passport above.

Do Indian citizens need a visa for Haiti?

No, not for a short stay. Indian citizens can visit Haiti visa-free (Embassy of the Republic of Haiti in Ecuador (Ministère des Affaires Étrangères et des Cultes), checked 31 Oct 2026).

Do US citizens need a visa for Haiti?

No, not for a short stay. US citizens can visit Haiti visa-free (Embassy of the Republic of Haiti in Ecuador (Ministère des Affaires Étrangères et des Cultes), checked 31 Oct 2026).

Sources and changes

Embassy of Haiti in Ecuador: consular services (visa)ambequateur.gouv.ht · checked 31 Oct 2026
Ministère des Affaires Étrangères et des Cultes (MAEC): diplomatic and consular missionsmae.gouv.ht · checked 31 Oct 2026

31 Oct 2026All groups checked against Embassy of the Republic of Haiti in Ecuador (Ministère des Affaires Étrangères et des Cultes). No change since.

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