🇭🇹 Haiti · General Residence
Permis de séjour — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Minimum annual salary | €6,538 |
| Minimum investment | €174 |
| Job offer | Required |
| Employer sponsor | Required |
| Health insurance | Required (valid in-country) |
| Criminal record | Clean record / police clearance |
Costs
| Application / consular fee | €33 |
Duration & renewal
Does not lead directly to permanent residence.
Who can apply
Open to all nationalities.
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://immigration.mict.gouv.ht/informations-utiles/obtention-dun-permis-de-sejour-en-haiti/.
Frequently asked
Does this visa lead to permanent residence?
No — it does not lead directly to permanent residence.
Do I need health insurance?
Yes — valid health insurance in the country is required.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
“garantissant son séjour en Haïti et son rapatriement en cas de nécessité.”
“un casier judiciaire (pays d’origine de date récente).”
“Le permis de séjour est un document qui est octroyé à tout citoyen ne jouissant pas de la nationalité haïtienne lui concédant le droit de demeurer sur le territoire haïtien pour une durée donnée.”
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Informational only, not legal or immigration advice. Requirements change — always confirm on the official government source linked above before applying. Last verified 2026-06-23.