Haiti visa requirements for Singaporeans

Travel and visa requirements

Haitian Visa is not required for Singaporeans

Stay Duration: days

Entry Requirements

  • Singapore citizens can travel to Haiti without obtaining a visa, and they can stay there for up to 90 days. 
  • Travellers’ passports should be valid for at least six months from the date of departure from Haiti.
  • Singapore passport holders must pay a tourist fee of US$10 on arrival.
  • Singaporeans who wish to extend their stay in Haiti beyond 90 days should apply for an extension from the Department of Immigration and Emigration.
  • 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.
  • 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, Singapore is 13 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 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 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, 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 Haiti is the poorest country in the world?

Haiti is not really a very poor country as the country has been able to surmount economical problems despite the strike of natural disasters. Although the GDP growth in Haiti is among the fastest in the region, it has not been sufficient to significantly reduce poverty rates.

What language is spoken in Haiti?

French and Haitian Creole are the two official languages of Haiti.  Haitian Creole is the most prevalent language and, for a majority of the population, it is the only language they know.  There is not much English spoken in Haiti

Will it be hot in Haiti?

Yes!  The average yearly temperatures in Haiti range from 88-94 degrees Fahrenheit during the day and 68-74 degrees Fahrenheit at night.  It is also very humid.

Do you need any extra insurance?
We require all to purchase volunteer travel insurance for your trip. This is not insurance to protect your flight, but to cover medical and evacuation if necessary while on your trip. The cost starts at about $30 and you will receive the link to purchase from your leader.