Haiti is culturally and historically charged and this makes it ideal to invest. The following is the brief of what one needs to know if you are an entrepreneur who would like to do business immigration to Haiti.
Visa requirements
The good news is that for business affairs for a short visit. Which is a visit that shall take less than ninety days citizens of the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, France and Germany need not a visa. However, if the stay is planned to be more than a month or if one is going to carry out business, then a visa would be necessary.
Here are some possibilities
Business Visa: This visa is mainly suitable when one is expecting to accomplish a few businesses like attending a business fair, business meetings or even pursuing a business lead.
Investor Visa: This visa could apply in case you wish to do some business or invest in a business in Haiti with so much capital.
Temporary Resident Visa: If the stay is going to be over thirty days or the purpose is to do business within the Haitian territory then one may need a Temporary Resident Visa.
Immigration process
The steps that are taken as one applies for the visa depend on the kind of visa that one would wish to get. Here’s a general overview:
Contact the Haitian Embassy or Consulate
Locate an embassy or a consulate of Haiti in the country of your origin. They can inform you of the current and the latest procedures on how to go about the application of the visa type of your choice.
Gather required documents
Among the documents that may be required may include, a passport, passport photos, proof of income, an invitation letter from one’s counterpart if any, business proposal of the intended business in Haiti.
Submit application and Fees
Enclose your signed and completed application form, all the documents and the processing fees and then mail your application to the Haitian embassy or consulate.
Processing time and approval
It will take some time to process the visa and the period will depend on the type of visa and the situation.
Additional Considerations
You should consider:
Business climate
Analyse the macro factors in Haiti and the business factors regulations and threats.
Local support
If there are legalities or there are certain aspects regarding culture, then it is advised to consult a Haitian lawyer or a Haitian businessman.
French language skills
However, it is worth noting that the languages used in the business fields are Haitian Creole and French no matter the occasional use of the English language. Another important thing which is also considered is to know a of words or phrases that can be used in speaking and be in a position to be assimilated into society.
Haitian Embassy or Consulate in your home country
It is the only source from which one can seek as far as visas are concerned inclusive of application.
The Haitian Investment Promotion Agency (PIH)
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Take away
Business immigration is without doubt one of the most complex areas. It is recommended that one should look for an immigration lawyer who has dealt with Haitian immigration as they will be in a better position to assist and acquire the visa.
It should also be noted that there is a visa on arrival in Haiti for some countries, and this will make the first visit for business to be easy.ย
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