Embassy
Embassy of Haiti in South Africa
826-830 Government Avenue
Haiti visa requirements for South African citizens
South African citizens do not need a visa for Haiti. Show your passport at the border and stay up to 90 days.
Passport
ZAF
South Africa
Going to
HTI
Haiti
No visa needed
Most tourists can visit without a visa for up to 90 days.
- Visa
- Not required
- Max stay
- 90 days (3 months)
- Fee
- US$10
- Last updated
- 11 November 2026
What to do
Check your passport is valid for the whole stay, ideally six months beyond it.
Carry proof of onward travel and of funds; border officers can ask for both.
Note the maximum stay and count your days in Haiti.
Ways into Haiti
Most tourists need no visa. Published country lists differ.
Visa not required90-day visa-free visitMost tourists can visit without a visa for up to 90 days.
- Stay
- 90 days
- Fee
- US$10
How to apply
- Check whether your nationality needs a visa.
- Complete iKat before travel.
- Show your passport at the border.
Documents required
- Passport
- Published nationality lists differ; confirm your eligibility before booking.
- Do not assume repeated visits are always allowed.
Visa requiredVisitor visa applicationVisitors who need a visa can apply through an embassy.
How to apply
- Ask whether you need a visitor visa.
- Submit the form and requested papers.
- Pay using the embassy's accepted method.
Official pageDocuments required
- Passport valid 6 months
Visa requiredTourist visa routeThis route lets tourists apply for a visa before travel.
How to apply
- Ask the embassy for its checklist and fee.
- Prepare your papers.
- Submit your application and payment receipt.
Official pageDocuments required
- Return ticket
- Hotel booking
Sources (15)Last updated 11 November 2026
- Immigration and Emigration Directorate — iKat instructions; official indexed text read, direct fetch timed out
- Government of Haiti — iKat entry and exit portal; not an e-visa portal
- Government of Haiti — iKat announcement, 9 December 2025; official indexed text read
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Religious Affairs — official homepage; no readable visa guidance obtained
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs — diplomatic and consular directory; official indexed text read
- Embassy of Haiti in Washington — Tourist Visa
- Embassy of Haiti in Washington — Diplomatic and Official Visas
- Embassy of Haiti in Chile — Emission de VISA
- Embassy of Haiti in France — Aller en Haïti
- Embassy of Haiti in Canada — Visas; official indexed text read, direct fetch timed out
- Haitian Consulate General in Montréal — Visitor visa notice
- Embassy of Haiti in Colombia — Visas, English
- Embassy of Haiti in Colombia — Solicitud de Visa, Spanish
- Haiti Civil Aviation Office — immigration and transit rules dated 8 November 2018; indexed official text read, direct PDF returned 404
- Government of Canada — Haiti travel advice; student-visa requirement for Canadians
Embassies for this trip
Book an appointment before you go.
Coming from South Africa
- Plugs A BAdapter needed
- MoneyHTG G
- Time−7h
- DrivingOn the rightLook left first
- LanguageFrench
- Emergency114 police116 ambulance
Planning your Haiti trip
- Citadelle LaferrièreA major historical monument recognised by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization as a World Heritage Site.
- Sans-Souci Palace ruinsThese palace ruins are also recognised as a World Heritage Site.
- Mountains near St. MarcThe mountains have historical remains and wide views of the ocean.
- Earthquake memorialsSeveral memorials remember the thousands of people who died in the 2010 earthquake.
Scams to watch for in Haiti
- Inflated prices for foreign shoppersForeign visitors may be quoted at least twice the usual market price. Bargaining is expected in informal markets.
- High airport taxi quotesDrivers may ask up to US$20 for a ride into town. A fare of US$10 or even US$5 is described as more reasonable, though the price should be checked before travelling.
- Pressure from market sellersSellers may grab visitors to get their attention in a very crowded market. This is pressure to engage or buy; it does not by itself prove fraud.
About Haiti
Haiti is a republic covering the western third of the island of Hispaniola in the Caribbean.
- Capital
- Port-au-Prince
- Money
- Haitian gourde (G)
- Languages
- French, Haitian Creole
- Time zone
- UTC-05:00
- Cars drive on the
- right side
- Calling code
- +509
Other Africa passports
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Questions
Do south african citizens need a visa for Haiti?
South African citizens do not need a visa for Haiti. Show your passport at the border and stay up to 90 days.
How long can south african citizens stay in Haiti?
Up to 90 days each visit with the no visa needed rule. Staying longer can mean a fine or a ban from coming back.
Do haitian citizens need a visa for South Africa?
Haitian citizens need an eTA, a short online form, before flying to South Africa.
Do other Africa passports get easier entry to Haiti?
Algeria, Angola, Benin, Botswana Burkina Faso, and 5 more can enter without applying before they travel.
Which countries near Haiti are easier for south african citizens?
Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, British Virgin Islands Cayman Islands, and 3 more let south african citizens in without applying before travel.
What should I carry to Haiti?
Check your passport is valid for the whole stay, ideally six months beyond it. Carry proof of onward travel and of funds; border officers can ask for both.
What money is used in Haiti?
Haitian gourde (G). Carry some cash for arrival, especially if a visa fee is paid at the border.
What language do people speak in Haiti?
French and Haitian Creole.
How strong is the South Africa passport?
It ranks #51 and reaches 91 destinations without applying ahead.
Reviewed by @snuck