St. Kitts and Nevis Travel Guide

St. Kitts and Nevis — Passport and Visa Information

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Passports

Country	Passport Required	Visa Required	Return Ticket Required
Other EU	Yes	No	Yes
USA	1	No	Yes
Canadian	1	No	Yes
Australian	Yes	No	Yes
British	Yes	No	Yes

Passport valid for six months after date of return required by all nationals referred to in the chart above:

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.

(a) Commercial cruise ship passengers do not require a visa provided they are in St Kitts and Nevis for under 24 hours.
(b) Additionally, proof of sufficient funds and a return or onward passage might be required. There is a departure tax of $60 XCD (about $22 USD) payable in cash, or by credit card - Visa or MasterCard - at the airport.

Note: Nationals not referred to in the chart above are advised to contact the embassy to check visa requirements.

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.

Working Days Required

If all documents are in order and appointment is made, visas may be issued instantly. However, generally two working days are required.

Travel Warnings

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.

British Passport holders do not require visas to visit St Kitts and Nevis. On entry you are granted a one month stay.

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 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.