Haiti visa requirements for Kenyans
Travel and visa requirements
Haitian Visa is not required for Kenyans
Stay Duration: 90 days
Entry Requirements
- Kenyan nationals can stay for a period of 90 days without a visa in Haiti.
- Tourists who desire to stay longer than the 90-day period are to apply and pay for an extension at the country's immigration department.
- Intending visitors are required to have a passport valid for a minimum of 6 months beyond the date of their arrival in Haiti.
- All Kenyan passport holders travelling to Haiti must pay a tourist fee set at $10.00 on arrival at the airport.
- Visitors are required to provide proof they have sufficient funds to cover their entire stay in Haiti. An onward or return ticket is also necessary, as well as proof of a confirmed means of accommodation for the stay in Haiti.
- Prospective visitors can get to Haiti from any of the international airports in Kenya. There are international airports in Nairobi, Kisumu and Mombasa.
- Kenya Airways, Turkish Airlines, KLM, British Airways and Qatar Airways are some of the carriers that fly from Kenya to Haiti.
- The estimated flight duration from Nairobi to Port-au-Prince, Haiti is 1 day, 7 hours,1 day, 19 hours from Kisumu, and from Mombasa, it is 1 day, 6 hours.
- 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.
- 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.
- The Haitian Creole (Kreyòl) and French are the official languages of Haiti.
- 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.
- 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 Kenya is seven hours ahead in time.
- 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.
- Movement in Haiti is possible with buses, taxis and car rentals.
- Tourists are advised to budget about $60-$75 per daily spending in Haiti.
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the best time to visit Haiti?
Haiti weather is best during the dry season which runs from November to March, and this is generally considered the best time to visit Haiti.
Can I travel to Haiti without a passport?
Visitors from Kenya do not require a visa to travel to Haiti for stays of up to 90 days, but travelers still need to carry a valid passport nonetheless.
Is Haiti safe for tourist to visit?
Haiti has a high rate of street crimes, civil unrest, kidnapping, as well as armed robbery. Tourists are advised to take note of this while planning their travel.
When is hurricane season in Haiti?
Are Kenyans required to pay a tourist fee?
Yes. All foreign passport holders travelling to Haiti must pay a tourist fee of $10 at the airport.