Haiti Country Profile

Passport
For more details visit Haiti Passport Ranking
  • Passport Grade
    D
  • Passport Ranking
    135/198
  • Passport Score
    31.9/198
  • Visa-free Countries
    45
  • Visa-required Countries
    153
  • Access to the World's GDP
    7%
  • Access to the World's Surface Area
    9%
  • Access to the World's Population
    13%
  • Access to the Unesco Sites
    13%
Citizenship and Naturalization
Birthright citizenship (Jus Soli)
  • Birthright citizenship (Jus Soli)
    Restricted
    Restricted: A child born in Haiti will become a citizen at birth if a chaild's father is of the African race. In case of father's non-recognition of a child, a mother must be of the African race.
Naturalization - Standard Conditions
  • Minimum residency period
    5 years
  • Physical presence requirement
  • Language test
  • Need to renounce original citizenship?
  • Can minor children naturalize?
  • Can naturalized parents pass citizenship to a child born abroad?
  • Can you lose naturalization due to prolonged absence/ naturalization elsewhere?
Naturalization - Your Spouse is a Citizen
  • Living IN the country: Residency/marriage requirement
    – / –
  • Living ABROAD: Marriage requirement
  • Language test
  • Need to renounce original citizenship?
Naturalization - Other Beneficial Provisions
  • Your child is a citizen
  • Citizens of specific countries
"–": The provision has not been analysed.
Taxation
For more details visit Cost of Living
  • Taxation Type
    Residence-based
A tax resident of a country with a RESIDENCE-BASED tax system pays taxes on their WORLDWIDE income. However, if you lose tax residency status there (e.g., by moving out), the country will generally stop taxing you.

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Haiti Overview
  • Region
    North and South America
  • Capital City
    Port-au-Prince
  • Largest City
    Port-au-Prince
  • Currency
    Haitian gourde
  • Languages
    French, Haitian Creole
  • Population
    11.7 million (82nd)
  • Life Expectancy
    66 years (197th)
  • GDP (Nominal)
    $20.2 billion (120th)
  • GDP/Capita
    $1,719 (167th)
Useful Data
For more details visit Cost of Living
  • Cost of Living
    Dirt-cheap (1/7)
  • Climate
    Comfortable (2/5)
  • Safety
    Dangerous (5/7)
  • Pollution
    Very polluted (5/5)
  • English Proficiency
    Very Low (5/5)

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