Haiti visa requirements for Indians

Travel and visa requirements

Haitian Visa is not required for Indians

Stay Duration: 90 days

Entry Requirements

  • Nationals of India can visit Haiti on visa-free, and be issued 90 days of stay duration.
  • If you are desiring to stay longer than the given 90 days as stipulated on the Haitian visa policy, you are to apply and pay for an extension fee at the immigration department of Haiti.
  • Your international passport must be valid for at least 6 months above the date of your arrival in Haiti.
  • An airport tax of $10.00 must be paid upon your arrival in Haiti.
  • Provision of proof to show that you have enough funds to sustain you throughout your stay in the country is required.
  • An onward or return ticket is necessary, confirmed means of accommodation for the stay in Haiti is also demanded.
  • Health certificate and proof of rabies vaccination for your pets must be provided.
  • On entry into Haiti, Indian tourists with amounts exceeding $10,000 are to declare it upon arrival into the country.
  • Some of the flights travelling from Delhi, India to Port Au Prince, Haiti are Air India, JetBlue, Emirates, JetBlue etc.
  • Christianity, precisely Roman Catholicism, is the official religion of Haiti, with about 80% of the entire population practising it. However, a large majority of Haitians believe in and practice at least one aspect of voodoo.
  • The estimated flight duration from Delhi, India to Port-au-Prince, Haiti is 23 hours, and 1 day, 1 hour if travelling from Mumbai.
  • The official currency of Haiti is the Haitian Gourde, although the USD is also widely accepted. Visitors can exchange their foreign currency at various banks and exchange outlets in the country.
  • Tourists are advised to budget between $60-$75 to spend per day while in Haiti.
  • The Haitian Creole (Kreyòl) and French are the official languages of the country.
  • Haiti has a hot and humid tropical climate. The north wind brings fog and drizzle, which interrupt Haiti's dry season from November to January. But from February to May, the weather is very wet. Northeast trade winds bring rains during the wet season.
  • November to March is the best time to visit Haiti because the temperatures are much cooler and perfect for relaxing on the beaches.
  • Some of the delicacies tourists can enjoy in Haiti include poulet aux noix (chicken and cashew nuts), mayi moulen ak sòs pwa, poul an sòs (cornmeal with beans and stewed chicken), griyo (fried pork), lanbi an sòs lanbi kreyol (conch in creole sauce), lanbi boukannen and woma boukannen (grilled conch and lobster).
  • The hurricane season in Haiti lasts from June to the end of November; tourists are advised to plan their trip cautiously.
  • Haiti uses the Eastern Daylight Time (GMT- 4), which means India is 9 hours, 30 minutes ahead of Haiti.
  • The power and socket plug used in Haiti are of Type A and B. The standard voltage is 110 V and the standard frequency is 60 Hz. it is advisable to always travel with your gadgets' adapter(s).
  • Buses, taxis and car rental services are the means for transporting in Haiti.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the airlines operating from India to Haiti?

The airlines operating from Delhi, India to Port Au Prince, Haiti are Air India, JetBlue via New York, Emirates and JetBlue through Dubai and New York, and Mumbai, India to Port Au Prince, are Air India, JetBlue and Emirates through New York, Orlando, Dubai, and New York respectively.

What are the religious practices of Haiti?

Christianity, precisely Roman Catholicism, is the official religion of Haiti, with about 80% of the entire population practicing it. However, a large majority of Haitians believe in and practice at least one aspect of voodoo.

How is the weather like in Haiti?

Haiti has a hot and humid tropical climate. The north wind brings fog and drizzle, that interrupt Haiti's dry season from November to January. However, from February to May, the weather is very wet. Northeast trade winds bring rains during the wet season.

What is the estimated time to travel to Haiti from India?

The estimated flight duration from Delhi, India to Port-au-Prince, Haiti is 23 hours, and 1 day, 1 hour if traveling from Mumbai.