Haiti visa requirements for Cape Verdians

Travel and visa requirements

Haitian Visa is not required for Cape Verdians

Stay Duration: 90 days

Entry Requirements

  • Cape Verde citizens can travel to Haiti without obtaining a visa, and they can stay there for up to 90 days. 
  • Cape Verde passport holders must pay a tourist fee of US$10 on arrival.
  • Visitors are required to be vaccinated from Hepatitis A & B, Typhoid, Cholera, Cholera, Yellow Fever, Rabies, Meningitis, Polio, Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR), Tdap (Tetanus, Diphtheria and Pertussis), Chickenpox, Shingles, Pneumonia and Influenza. 
  • To bring in birds, cats and dogs, visitors need a certificate of veterinary health issued no more than 7 days before arrival. 
  • Furthermore, dogs aged more than three months old require a certificate of vaccination against rabies issued not less than 21 days and not more than 11 months before arrival.
  • Macaws and parrots are prohibited from entering Haiti.
  • Firearms are prohibited with the exception of sporting guns that require a permit from a consul of Haiti.
  • Intending visitors can get to Haiti from any international airport in Cape Verde. There are international airports in Sal and Santiago.
  • In Haiti the power plugs and sockets are of type A and B. The standard voltage is 110 V and the standard frequency is 60 Hz.
  • Haiti uses the Eastern Daylight Time zone in Haiti (GMT-4) hence, Cape Verde is 3 hours ahead of Haiti.
  • The estimated flight time from Praia, Cape Verde to Haiti is 6 hours, 59 minutes.
  • In Haiti, the most commonly used form of public transportation is the use of brightly painted pickup trucks as taxis called "tap-taps".
  • The gourde (French) also called the goud (Kreyol) is the currency of Haiti. Five Haitian gourdes is the equivalent of one Haitian dollar.
  • Haiti is the second-most populous country in the Caribbean as a whole.
  • Haitian Creole is the most popular language in Haiti and more than 95% of Haitians are fluent in the language.
  • The famous culture food of Haiti is Griot which is made with marinated pork and it is also a favourite choice for all kinds of public gatherings like Easter, Good Friday, and Christmas.
  • The writing language is ‎Latin in the Haitian Creole alphabet.
  • Haiti is rich with monuments, artefacts and sites on slavery history which plays a big part in its tourism industry.
  • Taíno cultural artefacts which have become the national symbols of Haiti and tourist attractions include cave paintings in several locations in the country. 
  • In addition to its historical site and arts on slavery, Haiti can also boast of its own national park, the Massif de la Hotte/Pic Macaya not excluding the Labadee and its own national museum, with other museums such as Musée du Panthéon National Haitien—a tribute to Haiti's national heroes, the National Museum of Art- featuring pre-Columbian art from around Haiti and Museum Ogier-Fombrun in Montrouis.
  • Roman Catholicism is the official religion of Haiti, but voodoo may be considered the country's national religion.
  • The most festive time of the year in Haiti is during Carnival (referred to as Kanaval in Haitian Creole or Mardi Gras) in February.
  • Football is the most popular sport in Haiti with hundreds of small football clubs competing at the local level, although, Basketball is growing in popularity also.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it safe to visit Haiti?

Generally speaking, Haiti is not a safe place to visit. Keep in mind that many people have reported that there are no safe places in Haiti. If you do visit, stick to maximum precaution measures. Public transportation can be dangerous for visitors, due to the threat of robbery or violence, and should be avoided if possible. 

Where is the best place in Haiti to visit for a family holiday?

If you are searching for a destination to visit with your family, you should probably stick to resorts and richer areas like Pétion-Ville.

What is the most populous city in Haiti?

Port-au-Prince is the most populous and capital city of Haiti. The city serves as an important commercial centre making it the largest economic centre in Haiti and the seat of the national government. The city also serves important cultural functions due to the presence of the National Museum.