Visa Requirements for Haitian Citizens

Haitian citizens can visit approximately 51 countries visa-free or with visa-on-arrival in 2025. Popular visa-free destinations include Singapore (30 days), Malaysia (30 days), South Korea (90 days), Philippines (30 days), Hong Kong (14 days), Taiwan (90 days), Rwanda (90 days), Benin (90 days), and Grenada (90 days). Additional countries offer visa-on-arrival including Bolivia, Bangladesh, Cambodia, Egypt, Jordan, and Maldives.

The US B1/B2 tourist and business visa costs $185 (approximately HTG 24,400) for Haitian applicants. This is a non-refundable application fee paid before scheduling your visa interview at the US Embassy in Port-au-Prince. Due to high demand and limited appointment availability, wait times can extend to several months.

The UK Standard Visitor Visa costs £127 (approximately HTG 21,000) for Haitian citizens applying for stays up to 6 months. Priority processing is available for £500 extra (5 working days) or £1,000 for Super Priority (next working day). Applications must be submitted online through the UK government portal with biometrics collected at a visa application center.

Schengen visa processing for Haitian applicants typically takes 15 to 45 calendar days from the date of application. The Schengen visa fee is €80 (approximately HTG 11,000) and allows travel to all 29 Schengen member countries. Haitian citizens should apply at the embassy or consulate of their main destination country.

Standard visa requirements for Haitians include: valid passport with 6+ months validity and 2 blank pages, recent passport-size photographs (specifications vary by country), bank statements for the last 3 to 6 months showing sufficient funds, employment letter or business registration, confirmed flight itinerary and hotel bookings, travel insurance (mandatory for Schengen), proof of ties to Haiti such as property or family, and cover letter explaining travel purpose.

The US B1/B2 visa approval rate for Haitian applicants is approximately 40% to 55% based on recent fiscal year data. This lower rate reflects strict requirements for demonstrating strong ties to Haiti and intent to return. Applicants with previous travel history, stable employment, property ownership, and clear documentation of funds have higher success rates.

Yes, Haitian citizens can obtain visa-on-arrival in several popular destinations including Bolivia (90 days), Maldives (30 days), Cambodia (30 days), Bangladesh (30 days), Nepal (90 days), Jordan (30 days), and Egypt (30 days). Many countries in East Africa including Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda also offer e-visas or visa-on-arrival for Haitian travelers.

Haitian applicants face higher rejection rates for US visas (approximately 45% to 60% rejection), Schengen visas (varies by country, typically 25% to 40%), and UK visas (approximately 25% to 35%). Common rejection reasons include insufficient financial documentation, unclear travel purpose, lack of strong ties to Haiti, incomplete applications, and concerns about immigration intent.

To maximize visa approval chances: apply at least 8 to 12 weeks before travel, provide 6 months of bank statements showing consistent income and savings, document property ownership or business assets in Haiti, show family ties such as spouse and children remaining in Haiti, include previous international travel stamps if available, provide a detailed day-by-day travel itinerary with prepaid bookings, demonstrate stable employment with a letter from your employer, and ensure all documents are properly translated and notarized where required.