Haitian visa for South African citizens
A visa is NOT required for South African passport holders visiting Haiti for a short-term stay: 3 months.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For South African citizens to enter Haiti for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | 3 months |
| Evisa | Haiti e-visa for South African citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Haiti visa on arrival for South African citizens | Not Available | |
Haiti tourist visa requirements:
- Holding South African passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Haiti.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from Haiti.
If you are looking for Haiti visa information, such as available types of visas, or how to apply from South Africa, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Haiti nearest your place of residence.
- Pretoria: The Embassy of Haiti in Pretoria, South Africa (Working hours: Open now. Close in 1 hours 3 minutes)
Haiti visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Haiti diplomatic mission offices to South Africa for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from South Africa traveling to Haiti from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (South Africa) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 2,141 | N/A |
| 2009 | 3,212 | 50.02% |
| 2010 | 2,117 | -34.09% |
| 2011 | 2,897 | 36.84% |
| 2012 | 2,897 | 0.00% |
| 2013 | 3,486 | 20.33% |
| 2014 | 3,861 | 10.76% |
| 2015 | 4,283 | 10.93% |
| 2016 | 3,694 | -13.75% |
| 2017 | 3,876 | 4.93% |
| 2018 | 3,710 | -4.28% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Haiti & South Africa comparison
Haiti's area is approximately 27,560 km2 (10,640 sq mi), while the area of South Africa is approximately 1,213,090 km2 (468,376 sq mi). This means South Africa is 44.02 times bigger than Haiti.
As of November 2025, Haiti's population is ~12.1 million people - 50,994,962 fewer people than the population of South Africa.
We have highlighted Haiti & South Africa’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Haiti | South Africa | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 12,109,484 | 63,104,446 | 51.0 million fewer people live in Haiti than South Africa |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 3 | 124 | Haiti has 121 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with South Africa. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 15 | 67 | Haiti passport holders visit 52 fewer countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 33 | 197 | Haitian hosts 164 fewer foreign missions than South Africa. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from South Africa travel to Haiti in one year?
The number of visitors from South Africa visiting Haiti in 2018 was approximately 3,710.
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- Port au Prince to Pretoria: 10733.43 km (6669.44 mi)
- Travel time: 22 hours 21 minutes
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