St. Kitts and Nevis Visa Information

Passport/Visa

	Passport Required?	Visa Required?	Return Ticket Required?
British	Yes	No	Yes
Australian	Yes	No	Yes
Canadian	1	No	Yes
USA	1	No	Yes
Other EU	Yes	No/2	Yes

Passports
Passport valid for six months after date of return required by all nationals referred to in the chart above except:
1. nationals of Canada and the USA with valid photo ID. 
Note: As of 23 January 2007 all persons, including US citizens, traveling by air between the USA and Canada, Central and South America, the Caribbean and Bermuda are required to present a valid passport or other approved document when entering or re-entering the USA. Similar requirements for those traveling by land or sea will be introduced as early as 1 January 2008. For further details about the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative, visit the website of the US Department of State: http://travel.state.gov/travel/cbpmc/cbpmc_2223.html.

Visas
Not required by nationals referred to in the chart above for stays of up to three months except:
(a) 2. nationals of Portugal who do require a visa, unless continuing their journey to a third country by the same aircraft within 24 hours without leaving the airport.
(b) 2. nationals of Ireland and Luxembourg are advised to check with the embassy for the latest visa requirements.
(c) commercial cruise ship passengers, who do not require a visa provided they are in St Kitts and Nevis for under 24 hours.

Note: Nationals not referred to in the chart above are advised to contact the embassy to check visa requirements (see General Info).

Types of Visa and Cost
Ordinary: £45 in person; £50 if posted.

Validity
Depends on individual application. Usually up to three months.

Applications to:
Consulate (or consular section at embassy or high commission), or British Consulate in countries with no representation; see General Info.

Working Days Required
Two to three.

Warning
Most visits to St Kitts and Nevis are trouble-free but you should be aware of the global risk of indiscriminate international terrorist attacks, which could be against civilian targets, including places frequented by foreigners.

Dengue Fever is endemic to Latin America and the Caribbean and can occur throughout the year.  In 2007, there has been a marked increase in the number of reported cases of dengue across the region.

The hurricane season in St Kitts and Nevis normally runs from June to November.

This advice is based on information provided by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in the UK. It is correct at time of publishing. As the situation can change rapidly, visitors are advised to contact the following organizations for the latest travel advice:

British Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Tel: 0845 850 2829.
Website: www.fco.gov.uk

US Department of State
Website: http://travel.state.gov/travel

Health

	Special Precautions	Certificate Required?
Diphtheria	Sometimes
Hepatitis A	Yes
Malaria	No
Rabies	No
Tetanus	Yes
Typhoid	Sometimes
Yellow Fever	No*

Health Care
There are large general hospitals in Basseterre and Charlestown, and a smaller public hospital at Sandy Point, St Kitts. There are no private hospitals, but several doctors and dentists are in private practice. Payment upfront will often be required, therefore health insurance is advised.

Note
* A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required from travelers over one year of age arriving from an infected area.


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