Saint Kitts and Nevis visas
Whether you need a visa for Saint Kitts and Nevis depends on your nationality and the purpose and length of your stay: many nationalities can enter visa-free for tourism, while others must obtain a visitor visa before travelling, and almost all air travellers must now hold an Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA). Immigration and visa policy is set by the Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis through the Immigration Department (under the Ministry responsible for National Security, Citizenship and Immigration), with visitor and student visas handled via the official e-visa portal, and the separate Citizenship by Investment Unit (CIU) administering the country's long-standing investor-citizenship route. Always confirm current fees, stay periods and processing times against the official government sites before you travel or apply.
Kittitian and Nevisian visa categories
Explore visa categories by the purpose of your trip.
- Visitor & short-stay visasShort stays in Saint Kitts and Nevis — tourism, visiting family or friends, business visits and transit, plus any visa-free or e-visa options.3 visas
- Work visasComing to Saint Kitts and Nevis to work — the employment and skilled-worker routes and the permits they require.1 visa
- Study visasStudying in Saint Kitts and Nevis — student visas and permits for accepted students.1 visa
- Family visasJoining or sponsoring a partner, child or other relative in Saint Kitts and Nevis.1 visa
- Business & investor visasInvesting, doing business or coming to Saint Kitts and Nevis as a highly skilled individual.1 visa
- Residence & citizenshipLiving in Saint Kitts and Nevis long term — residence routes and, where available, the path to citizenship.3 visas
Kittitian and Nevisian visa application at a glance
From start to finish in five simple steps.
- 01Choose the right visa
- 02Check eligibility & documents
- 03Apply online
- 04Provide biometrics
- 05Wait for a decision
Who needs a visa to Saint Kitts & Nevis
Visitors to Saint Kitts and Nevis will need to get a visa unless they are travelling from one of the 104 countries that do not need a visa. Passengers on cruise ships may visit Saint Kitts and Nevis for up to 24 hours without the need for a visa. Countries whose nationals require a visa to enter Saint Kitts and Nevis. Everyone who wishes to work or operate a business on the islands must possess a business visa. The exceptions are citizens of Antigua and Barbuda, Dominica, Grenada, Saint Lucia, and Saint Vincent and the Grenadines.
Entry into Saint Kitts & Nevis
All passengers aged 18 and older must be fully immunised and present either a negative Antigen test taken 24 hours prior to arrival or a negative PCR test taken 72 hours prior to arrival. Prior to departure, passengers must also complete the embarkation form and upload their test results and vaccination documentation. Children under the age of 18 are not required to be vaccinated or tested. Passengers are required to carry hard copies of negative RT-PCR, NAAT, or Rapid Antigen test results, as well as a Vaccination Record card. Passengers must present their travel authorization letter to the required airline and health officials on their mobile device or in printed format.
Criteria to apply for a Saint Kitts & Nevis Visa
You will need the following:
- Valid passport.
- A Saint Kitts and Nevis application form that is full.
- Two passport-size pictures.
- Two passport-size pictures. Circular flight ticket.
- Visa application fee payment.
- Accommodation evidence.
- Travel medical coverage.
- Bank statement.
Appointment Waiting Times
The waiting times for an appointment will vary depending on your location and the time of year when you apply.
Who Can Visit Saint Kitts & Nevis Without a Visa?
A visitor visa is not always required for entry into Saint Kitts and Nevis. According to St. Kitts and Nevis's visa policy, any foreign national may enter the country visa-free for up to twenty-four hours.
What To Do If Your Visa to Saint Kitts & Nevis is Refused
You have the opportunity to dispute this verdict. The embassy of the Member State that decided to deny the visa distributes a standard form to notify the applicant of the decision to deny a Saint Kitts visa and the reasons for the refusal.
Saint Kitts and Nevis — key facts
- Visa authority
- Immigration Department, Ministry responsible for National Security, Citizenship and Immigration, Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis
- Application
- Online (in most cases)
- Biometrics
- Usually required
- Currency
- East Caribbean dollar (XCD)
- Time zone
- Atlantic Standard Time (AST, UTC-4)
Kittitian and Nevisian visas — people also ask
Travel documents: passports and visas To enter Saint Kitts and Nevis, American nationals must have a valid passport. Visas are not necessary for stays of up to 90 days without a confirmed onward or return ticket, accommodation confirmation, and proof of sufficient funds.
Official sources
For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always refer to the official government sources.
Verified against official sources · last reviewed 2026-08-21. Information only — not legal advice.