Visa-free regime

Visitors to St. Kitts and Nevis must obtain a visa if they are not coming from one of the countries that do not have a visa regime.

Citizens of the following countries and territories https://www.foreign.gov.kn/travel/ can visit St. Kitts and Nevis without a visa.

For the vast majority of countries - for up to 3 months.

Cruise ship passengers can visit St. Kitts and Nevis for up to 24 hours without a visa.

Remember that although you don't need a visa, you should:

1. Have a passport valid for at least six months after the date of departure from the country and one blank page for the visa.

2. Keep confirmation of round-trip ticket reservations.

3. Keep all documents required for the next destination.

4. Keep documents confirming the purpose of the trip.

5. Keep evidence of sufficient funds compared to the planned duration of stay.

Citizens can move freely when traveling to St. Kitts and Nevis: Antigua and Barbuda, Dominica, Grenada, St. Lucia, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, and Saint Lucia. 

This means that they have the right to live and work in the country without a visa on a long-term basis.

How to apply for a visa to Saint Kitts and Nevis?

You have two ways to apply for a visa to Saint Kitts and Nevis:

• Contact the Embassy or Consulate of Saint Kitts and Nevis in your country
• Apply online

Which countries can apply for an e-Visa to Saint Kitts and Nevis?

All foreign nationals who need a visa to St. Kitts and Nevis can apply for an e-Visa.

eVisa

The country's electronic visa system (eVisa), known as the St. Kitts and Nevis Electronic Entry Visa (EEV), is the most convenient way to apply.

Travelers can avoid a trip to the embassy by filling out an online form from the comfort of their own home. This e-entry visa allows short-term visits for reasons such as tourism, recreation and sports.

Applicants must provide basic personal information, as well as their passport details (passport with a validity period of at least 6 months from the end of the visit to St. Kitts and Nevis), a round-trip ticket, proof of sufficient funds to cover the cost of living, and a contact email address. Several supporting documents must be scanned and uploaded. The approved EEV St. Kitts and Nevis is then sent by email.

Types of EEVs

• A one-time EEV allows visitors to stay up to 30 days.
• The reusable EEV is valid for 90 days and can be used for stays in St. Kitts and Nevis throughout this period.

Visa at the embassy or consulate

As a small Caribbean country, St. Kitts and Nevis does not have a huge number of diplomatic missions. However, it does have embassies, consulates and high commissions in Europe, North America and Asia.

Applying for a visa at the embassy means arriving in person and bringing the necessary supporting documents. Embassy and consular visas for St. Kitts and Nevis usually take longer than EEVs, so it is recommended to apply in advance.

Applying for a visa at the Embassy of Saint Kitts and Nevis

To apply for a visa to Saint Kitts and Nevis at the embassy or consulate of Saint Kitts and Nevis in your country, you must follow these instructions:

1. Contact the nearest St. Kitts and Nevis embassy or consulate and make an appointment for a visa. Making an appointment will allow you to complete the application process faster and easier.
2. Fill out the application form and submit all the necessary documents to the embassy or consulate of Saint Kitts and Nevis in your country.
3. Wait for a response. After that, the Embassy or Consulate of Saint Kitts and Nevis will notify you of the outcome of your visa application via text message or email.