Haiti visa options for Poland passport holders

Visa types & longer-stay routes for Haiti

Rules are written for the general foreign national; most sources (U.S. Embassy in Haiti, Embassy of Haiti, Wikipedia visa policy) frame entry from the perspective of visa-exempt Western travelers (US, Canada, EU), with a separate list of ~9 nationalities that must obtain a visa in advance.

• Most nomadsTourist

  Visa-Free Short Stay (Tourist / Visitor)

  Up to 3 months (90 days), visa-free

  Insurance

  Required. No insurance is required for entry in the sources found, but private travel/medical cover is strongly advisable given limited local healthcare and ongoing instability.

  Good for

  Tourists and short-term visitors from most countries (e.g. US, Canada, EU and many others), who are exempt from advance visa requirements.

  Requirement

  Passport valid at least 6 months from arrival; a US$10 tourist fee is payable by all non-Haitian passport holders on arrival.

• Tourist

  Tourist / Visitor Visa (advance, restricted nationalities)

  Valid 3 months, single entry (per Embassy fee schedule)

  Insurance

  Recommended. Not stated as required in the sources; private medical/travel cover strongly advised.

  Good for

  Nationals of the ~9 countries that must obtain a visa before arrival (per the Embassy of Haiti in Washington: Dominican Republic, Panama, Colombia, Cuba, Syria, Libya, Iran, Vietnam, Yemen).

  Requirement

  Apply at a Haitian embassy/consulate at least one month before departure with completed form, two color photos, passport valid 6+ months, accommodation/itinerary letter, round-trip ticket and employer letter; fee approx US$25 (single entry). Verify current list and fee.

• Business

  Business Visit (under short-stay entry)

  Within the standard short-stay allowance (up to 3 months for visa-exempt nationals)

  Insurance

  Recommended. Not required per sources; medical/travel cover advised.

  Good for

  Foreign nationals visiting for meetings, conferences or short business activities (not paid local employment).

  Requirement

  Haiti has no separately documented stand-alone business visa in the sources found; visa-exempt nationals typically enter under the standard short stay, while restricted nationalities use the visitor visa stating a business purpose. Anyone intending to actually work needs a work permit (see below). Verify with the embassy.

• Work

  Work Permit (Permis de Travail)

  Permit valid 1 year, renewable up to 5 consecutive times

  Insurance

  Recommended. No insurance mandate documented; the linked residence permit requires a recent medical certificate (see Residence Permit). Private/employer health cover advised.

  Good for

  Foreign nationals taking up employment in Haiti (employer-driven); anyone working on a non-Haitian travel document must hold one.

  Requirement

  Employer-sponsored application through the Ministry of Social Affairs and Labor (MAST / Ministère des Affaires Sociales). Typically requires employer guarantee letter, passport, photos and supporting documents; usually held together with a Permis de Séjour. Processing roughly 2–6 months (varies).

• Study

  Student Stay (via Residence Permit)

  Tied to the residence permit (fiscal-year validity, renewable)

  Insurance

  Required. Not separately mandated; medical certificate required for the residence permit; student health cover advised.

  Good for

  Foreign nationals enrolling to study in Haiti for longer than 3 months.

  Requirement

  No separate student visa is documented; students staying over 3 months fall under the general Permis de Séjour regime (age 21+ threshold cited by sources) and must satisfy the same Direction de l'Immigration requirements, including the recent medical certificate. Short courses under 3 months can use the visa-free short stay. Verify with the institution/embassy.

• Most nomadsResidence

  Residence Permit (Permis de Séjour)

  Valid for the Haitian fiscal year (1 Oct – 30 Sep); must be renewed each new fiscal year

  Insurance

  Required. No explicit health-insurance requirement, BUT a medical certificate dated within 30 days is required for the application; private health cover strongly advised for longer stays.

  Good for

  Foreign nationals aged 21+ travelling on a non-Haitian document who intend to stay more than 3 months for any reason — including workers, missionaries, teachers, retirees, business people and students.

  Requirement

  Apply at the Direction de l'Immigration (Avenue John Brown, Port-au-Prince) with completed application, two color photos, passport, reason-for-stay/reference letter, current address, employer letter, and a medical certificate not older than 30 days. Initial fee approx 5,000 HTG (renewal approx 2,500 HTG); renewals require proof of income-tax payment. Verify current figures.

• Transit

  Transit

  Short transit only

  Insurance

  RecommendedNot required for transit per sources; travel cover recommended.

  Good for

  Travellers passing through Haiti en route to another country.

  Requirement

  No dedicated transit-visa rules were found in the sources; visa-exempt nationals transit under the standard short-stay entry, and the US$10 tourist fee applies to non-Haitian passport holders. Restricted nationalities should confirm transit requirements with the embassy.

Indicative summary of publicly documented routes; Haiti has ongoing security and operational disruptions, so confirm current rules and fees with the Embassy of Haiti / Direction de l'Immigration before travel. Last checked: 2026-06.

Last verified June 2026

Poland → Haiti: frequently asked

Do Poland passport holders need a visa to visit Haiti?

Visa-free · up to 90 days. Enter without a visa, usually for a set number of days. Always confirm with the official source before booking.

Can a Poland passport holder live or work long-term in Haiti?

Yes, via a long-stay visa. Haiti has 7 documented visa types covering work, study, residence and — where it exists — digital-nomad routes.

Do I need travel insurance for Haiti?

Entry to Haiti never includes health cover, so travel medical insurance is strongly recommended. Several Haiti visas also require proof of insurance before they're granted.