RwandaHaiti: Visa-free

RwandaHaiti

Do Rwanda passport holders need a visa for Haiti?

Visa-free

No. Rwanda passport holders do not need a visa to visit Haiti for tourism.

No visa is required for a short tourist stay. Travel on a valid passport alone.

Source: haiti.org (checked July 18, 2026).

RequirementVisa-free

Maximum stayLength of stay varies

ScopeTourism, ordinary passport

Action before travelNone, travel on your passport

Data as of2026-10-19

Distance11,382 km, straight line (~13h 53m nonstop)

Visa-free access to Haiti233 of 242 nationalities tracked

Travelling the other way? Haiti passport holders visiting Rwanda: Visa on arrival.

Other visa-free destinations for Rwanda passport holders

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Frequently asked questions

Do Rwanda passport holders need a visa for Haiti?

No. Rwanda passport holders do not need a visa to visit Haiti for tourism.

How far is Haiti from Rwanda?

About 11,382 km in a straight line, roughly ~13h 53m nonstop by air.

What currency is used in Haiti?

Haitian gourde (HTG).

What is the emergency number in Haiti?

114 / 115 / 116 / 122.

What time zone is Haiti in?

Port-au-Prince (UTC-4).

What is the nearest airport to Port-au-Prince?

Toussaint Louverture International Airport (PAP), about 6 km away.

How many countries can enter Haiti without a visa?

233 of the 242 nationalities this site tracks can enter Haiti visa-free, with a visa on arrival, or with an eTA.

Visa rules change frequently and can depend on your specific circumstances. This site is compiled from public government sources and is provided for general information only. Always confirm requirements with the official immigration authority or a consulate of your destination before you travel.

About Rwanda

Rwanda, officially the Republic of Rwanda, is a landlocked country in East Africa. Its geography is dominated by mountains in the west and savanna in the southeast. The largest and most notable lakes are mainly in the western and northern regions of the country, and several volcanoes that form part of the Virunga volcanic chain are primarily in the northwest. The climate is considered tropical highland, with two rainy seasons and two dry seasons each year. Its capital and largest city is Kigali, located at the centre of the country, at 1,567 metres above sea level. Rwanda lies a few degrees south of the Equator in the Great Rift Valley of East Africa. Rwanda is bordered by Uganda to the north, Tanzania to the east, Burundi to the south, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo to the west. With a population of about 14 million people living within a total area of 26,338 square kilometres (10,169 sq mi), of which land accounts for about 93.7%, Rwanda is the 21st most densely populated country in the world, with an average of about 578 people per square kilometre.

CapitalKigali

RegionEastern Africa

Population14.6M

Area26,338 km²

CurrencyRwandan franc (1 USD ≈ 1475.49 RWF)

LanguagesEnglish, French, Kinyarwanda

Calling code+250

Drives on theright

TimezoneKigali (UTC+2)

Nearest airportKigali International Airport (KGL), 9 km

Emergency number112 / 912

UNESCO sites2

Income levelLow income

GDP per capita$1,124 (2025)

Tourist arrivals1.6M (2019)

Climate in Kigali

Warmest August, coolest November, driest July, sunniest May. Best time to visit: March, May, June, July, August, September, December.

Monthly climate normals for Kigali, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	25.5°C	15.4°C	133mm	286h
February	26.5°C	15.5°C	106mm	301h
March	25.9°C	15.7°C	99mm	303h
April	24.7°C	15.7°C	165mm	277h
May	24.6°C	15.3°C	58mm	350h
June	25.1°C	15.3°C	19mm	323h
July	26.1°C	15.3°C	11mm	325h
August	27.9°C	16°C	19mm	337h
September	27.9°C	15.5°C	59mm	321h
October	26.1°C	15.2°C	169mm	317h
November	25.3°C	14.8°C	126mm	290h
December	25.8°C	14.6°C	101mm	331h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

Travel guide

Rwanda is an East African country known as the land of a thousand hills. It is easily accessible from Kenya and Uganda, and is one of the safest and most organised countries on the continent. The rolling green highlands, volcanic mountains, and ancient rainforests make it a striking destination. Rwanda is best known for mountain gorilla trekking in Volcanoes National Park, but also offers savannah wildlife in Akagera National Park, chimpanzee tracking and canopy walks in Nyungwe National Park, and a vibrant capital in Kigali. The country is compact, well connected, and easy to travel around.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Memorial sites of the Genocide: Nyamata, Murambi, Gisozi and Bisesero
Nyungwe Forest

Upcoming public holidays

December 25, 2026Christmas Day

December 26, 2026Boxing Day

January 1, 2027New Year's Day

Full source list on About.

About Haiti

Haiti, officially the Republic of Haiti, is a country in the Caribbean on the island of Hispaniola in the Caribbean Sea, east of Cuba and Jamaica and south of The Bahamas. It occupies the western side of the island, which it shares with the Dominican Republic. Haiti is the third largest country in the Caribbean by area, and with an estimated population of 11.4 million, it is the most populous Caribbean country. The capital and largest city is Port-au-Prince.

CapitalPort-au-Prince

RegionCaribbean

Population11.9M

Area27,750 km²

CurrencyHaitian gourde (1 USD ≈ 130.87 HTG)

LanguagesFrench, Haitian Creole

Calling code+509

Drives on theright

TimezonePort-au-Prince (UTC-4)

Nearest airportToussaint Louverture International Airport (PAP), 6 km

Emergency number114 / 115 / 116 / 122

UNESCO sites1

Income levelLower middle income

GDP per capita$2,694 (2025)

Tourist arrivals938K (2019)

Climate in Port-au-Prince

Warmest July, coolest January, driest February, sunniest March. Best time to visit: January, February, May, December.

Monthly climate normals for Port-au-Prince, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	31.3°C	22.3°C	20mm	327h
February	32.1°C	23.1°C	18mm	326h
March	31.7°C	22.1°C	25mm	363h
April	33.3°C	24.2°C	72mm	360h
May	33.6°C	25.2°C	21mm	361h
June	35.2°C	25.8°C	24mm	363h
July	35.5°C	26.1°C	18mm	351h
August	34.8°C	26°C	127mm	349h
September	33.9°C	25.6°C	20mm	320h
October	33.6°C	25.4°C	26mm	327h
November	31°C	23.8°C	37mm	295h
December	31.1°C	22.2°C	22mm	321h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

Travel guide

Haiti is a Caribbean country on the western half of the island of Hispaniola. The poorest country in the Western Hemisphere, the country suffers from a myriad of social, economic, and political problems and since the 1950s, it has been in the news for all the wrong reasons. However, for those with patience and an open mind, Haiti reveals a rich culture that is unique among post-colonial nations. This is the only country in the world that was established by a successful slave revolt, the first country in the Americas to abolish slavery, and all of the country's first leaders were former slaves. Haiti has a sizeable diaspora around the world, and many influential figures including W.E.B. Du Bois, Jean Baptiste Point du Sable and former Canadian Governor-General Michaëlle Jean were of Haitian origin.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

National History Park

Upcoming public holidays

November 1, 2026La Toussaint

November 2, 2026Jour des Morts

November 18, 2026Vertières

Full source list on About.