Haiti visa requirements for Rwandans
Travel and visa requirements
Haitian Visa is not required for Rwandans
Stay Duration: 90 days
Entry Requirements
- Rwandans can travel to Haiti without obtaining a visa and they can stay there for up to 90 days.
- Rwandan passports must be valid for the duration of stay in Haiti.
- Visitors must leave one page blank on their passports for entry stamps.
- Ethiopian and Rwandair airliners operate flights for Rwanda citizens travelling to Haiti.
- Rwanda passport holders must pay a tourist fee of US$10 on arrival.
- Visitors are required to be vaccinated from Cholera, Yellow Fever, Rabies, Meningitis, Polio, Measles, Mumps Hepatitis A & B, Typhoid and Rubella, Tdap (Tetanusm Diphtheria and Pertussis), Chickenpox, Shingles, Pneumonia and Influenza.
- To bring in birds, cats and dogs, visitors need a certificate of veterinary health issued not 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.
- Firearms are prohibited with the exception of sporting guns that require a permit from a consul of Haiti.
- 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, Rwanda is 6 hours ahead of Haiti.
- The most common form of public transportation in Haiti 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 are the equivalent of one dollar.
- Haiti is the second most populous country in the whole of the Caribbean region.
- Haitian Creole is the most popular language in Haiti and more than 95% of Haitians speak the language.
- The famous culture food of Haiti is Griot which is made with marinated pork and it is also a favorite choice for all kinds of public gatherings like Easter, Good Friday, and Christmas.
- The writing language is Latin in Haitian Creole alphabet.
- Haiti is rich with monuments, artifacts and sites on slave history which plays a big part in its tourism industry.
- Taíno cultural artifacts 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 nation museum, with other musuems 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
Are there trains in Haiti?
There are railways in Haiti but none of them are functioning.
Is it safe to travel to Haiti?
Violent crime, such as armed robbery, is common, and incidents of kidnapping have occurred.
Can I make visa extensions while in Haiti?
Foreign nationals wishing to extend their stay in Haiti beyond 90 days must be issued a permit with the Department of Immigration and Emigration.
How do I greet people in Haiti?
You can say, "bonjour" or "bonsoir". Friends can greet each other with a handshake and a hug. Friends can also kiss each other on the cheek.