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Haiti Visa Requirements for Russia Citizens

Visa on arrival

Russia passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Haiti — no application is needed before the trip.

Russia's foreign ministry consular department says Russian citizens receive a visa at the airport on arrival.

“Граждане Российской Федерации получают визу в аэропорту по прибытии.”

Source: Consular Department of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Russia (kdmid.ru) — country information — Haiti · checked 10 Oct 2026

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What the Haiti visa rules mean for Russia travellers

Russia passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Haiti. There is nothing to apply for in advance — the visa is issued at the airport or land border after you pay the fee. Bring cash in a major currency, a passport valid for at least six months, a return ticket and the address of your first night's accommodation, and expect a queue at busy airports.

Documents to prepare

Whatever your visa status, Haiti applies the same entry conditions to every traveller:

  • Passport validity: The Embassy of Haiti in Washington says tourists' passports must be valid for at least 6 months, and the UK government says your passport must have an expiry date at least 6 months after the date you arrive.
  • Vaccinations: Yellow fever: WHO's country list says proof of yellow fever vaccination is required for travellers aged 1 year or over arriving from countries at risk for yellow fever transmission.
  • Vaccinations: Hepatitis A, typhoid and routine vaccines: Not an entry condition. The US CDC recommends hepatitis A vaccination for unvaccinated travelers one year old or older, typhoid vaccination for most travelers and up-to-date routine vaccines; it says active cholera tran…
  • Travel insurance: No official source we could read states a travel-insurance requirement for Haiti. Canada's travel advice says physicians and hospitals generally expect immediate cash payment for care even if you have proof of valid tra…

Haiti entry rules compared

Haiti lets 181 passports in without a visa, offers a visa on arrival to 3 and requires an embassy visa from 14. Overall the Russia passport ranks #76 in the world with 81 visa-free destinations.

More travel options

Planning a longer trip in Americas? With a Russia passport you can also visit 29 countries in the region without a visa, including Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Barbados, Bolivia, Brazil, Bahamas, Belize and Chile.

In the other direction, Haiti citizens need a visa to visit Russia.

Flag of HaitiEntry requirements for Haiti

Passport validity

6 months

The Embassy of Haiti in Washington says tourists' passports must be valid for at least 6 months, and the UK government says your passport must have an expiry date at least 6 months after the date you arrive.

Embassy of Haiti in Washington — Tourist visa✓ Checked 6 Oct 2026

Vaccinations: Hepatitis A, typhoid and routine vaccines

Not an entry condition. The US CDC recommends hepatitis A vaccination for unvaccinated travelers one year old or older, typhoid vaccination for most travelers and up-to-date routine vaccines; it says active cholera transmission is widespread in Haiti and recommends that travelers take prescription medicine to prevent malaria.

US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention — Haiti traveler health✓ Checked 2 Oct 2026

Travel insurance

No official source we could read states a travel-insurance requirement for Haiti. Canada's travel advice says physicians and hospitals generally expect immediate cash payment for care even if you have proof of valid travel health insurance.

Government of Canada — Haiti travel advice (health)✓ Checked 3 Oct 2026

Return or onward ticket

The Embassy of Haiti in Washington says nationals who need a visa must provide, among the supporting documents, a photocopy of an airline reservation confirmation or round-trip ticket. Canada’s travel advice says customs officials may ask to see a return or onward ticket.

Embassy of the Republic of Haiti in Washington — Tourist Visa✓ Checked 10 Oct 2026

Frequently asked questions

Do Russian citizens need a visa for Haiti?

Russia passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Haiti — no application is needed before the trip. Russia's foreign ministry consular department says Russian citizens receive a visa at the airport on arrival.

How long must my passport be valid to enter Haiti?

The Embassy of Haiti in Washington says tourists' passports must be valid for at least 6 months, and the UK government says your passport must have an expiry date at least 6 months after the date you arrive.

Data: TravelRequirements.info — Entry Requirements Dataset, AXG Sp. z o.o. (CC BY 4.0). Entry rules can change — confirm with official sources before travel.