Work Permit (Permis de Travail)

The Work Permit (Permis de Travail) is an essential employment authorization document issued by the Ministry of Social Affairs and Labor (MAST). It was created to manage and monitor the foreign labor force operating within Haiti, ensuring that all non-Haitian nationals engaged in professional activities are legally authorized to do so. This permit fills the gap between simply entering the country and being legally permitted to earn an income, acting as the regulatory bridge that aligns foreign employment with Haitian labor laws and national economic interests.

This permit is for any non-Haitian national who holds a non-Haitian travel document and has secured a job offer from a legally registered entity in Haiti. It is required for a wide range of professionals, including skilled workers, teachers, and business personnel. What makes this permit distinctive is its employer-driven nature; the application process requires a formal job offer and justification from the employer, emphasizing that the hiring of foreign talent is aligned with the specific needs of the Haitian labor market. It is a mandatory requirement for legal employment.