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Saint Kitts and Nevis

🇰🇳Saint Kitts and Nevis Visa 2026: Entry Requirements

America· Updated 10/10/2026

Do you need a visa for Saint Kitts and Nevis?

It depends on your passport. Out of 198 nationalities documented by IziVisas, 5 enter Saint Kitts and Nevis visa-free and 193 obtain an e-visa or a visa on arrival.

Visa-free

5

nationalities

E-visa

193

nationalities

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Pick your passport for the exact 2026 rule: fee, processing time, allowed stay and documents.

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Rules by nationality cross-checked against the official list (skn-igs.gov.kn), read on .

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Saint Kitts and Nevis visa requirements by nationality

The entry regime Saint Kitts and Nevis applies to the passports most often checked on IziVisas. Open a row for the fee, the processing time, the documents and the allowed stay of that exact route.

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Saint Kitts and Nevis visa types, fees and processing times

Every visa category Saint Kitts and Nevis publishes, with the official fee, the allowed stay and the processing time when the source states them. Eligibility depends on your nationality: open your route for the rule that applies to your passport.

Saint Kitts and Nevis visa types published by IziVisas, 2026. Data updated on . Government fees only. Application centres and agencies charge their own service fee on top.
VisaCategoryAllowed stayOfficial feeProcessing timeEntriesOfficial source
Short-stay (tourism)Short stayPortal
Business visaBusiness90 days100 USD15 business daysMultiplePortal
Work visaWork1 year (renewable)30 business daysMultiplePortal

Visas

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Information

Capital

Basseterre

Population

46,900

Currency

Eastern Caribbean Dollar (XCD EC$)

Languages

English

Continent

America

Calling code

+1-869

Timezone

America/St_Kitts

Area

261 km²

Government

Federal parliamentary democracy under constitutional monarchy

National day

19 September - Independence Day

Internet domain

.kn

About

Saint Kitts and Nevis is a two-island Caribbean federation comprising Saint Kitts and Nevis. It is known for its citizenship-by-investment program and an economy diversifying into tourism, agriculture, and renewables. In 2026, the government prioritizes infrastructure, healthcare, and education.

Nomad Insurance travel cover (SafetyWing)

Medical cover and repatriation, can be taken out mid-trip.

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Safety

Risk level:Overall low to moderate risk level for tourists, with minor crime concentrated in urban areas.

Risk areas

Basseterre - Minor crime

Crime(Low)

  • Avoid wearing visible valuables
  • Do not walk alone at night in isolated areas

Terrorism(Low)

  • No significant risk reported

Transport

  • Rent vehicles with a driver if not accustomed

Natural risks(Seasonal hurricane risks (June-November))

  • Follow official weather alerts

Health(Adequate healthcare system with a modern hospital under construction)

  • Standard vaccines recommended, travel insurance mandatory

Practical tips

  • Register your trip with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
  • Use official taxis
  • Drink bottled water

Accommodation (Hotels.com)

Hotels and other stays, with a free-cancellation filter.

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Cost of living

Accommodation

Studio in the city centre$600 – $950
1-bedroom apartment in the city centre$800 – $1,300
1-bedroom apartment outside the centre$550 – $900
3-bedroom apartment in the city centre$1,600 – $2,700
3-bedroom apartment outside the centre$1,150 – $1,900

Food

Meal at an inexpensive restaurant$14
Meal for two at a mid-range restaurant$85
McDonald’s meal or equivalent$12
Local beer (0.5 L, in a bar)$4
Cappuccino$4.50
Bottled water (1.5 L)$2.60
Bread (500 g)$4
Milk (1 L)$3.50
Eggs (12)$6
Chicken fillets (1 kg)$11
Apples (1 kg)$6.50
Bananas (1 kg)$2.20

Transport

Public transport, one way$1.10
Taxi, starting fare$10
Taxi, per km$2.50
Petrol (1 L)$1.50

Leisure

Gym (monthly membership)$65
Tennis court (1 h at the weekend)$20
Cinema ticket$10
Theatre ticket$30

Health

GP consultation$70
Dentist consultation$80
Antibiotics (one pack)$20
Cold medicine (6 days)$14

Others

Home internet (60 Mbps or more, monthly)$75
Mobile plan (calls + 10 GB, monthly)$40
Utilities for an 85 m² home (monthly)$260
Levi’s 501 jeans or similar$75
Nike sports shoes$120
International primary school (monthly)$1,000

Indicative prices in USD in Basseterre · estimated in October 2026

eSIM data (Saily)

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Practical information

Electricity

Voltage230V, 240V
Frequency60Hz
Plug typesType A, Type B

Emergency numbers

Police911
Ambulance911
Fire department911

Practical information

Driving side

Left

Tap water

unsafe

Tipping

10-15% in restaurants

Tours and activities (GetYourGuide)

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Photos

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Jermaine Lewis

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Melina Vargas

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Frequently asked questions

Do you need a visa to travel to Saint Kitts and Nevis?▾

It depends on your passport. IziVisas documents the entry regime for Saint Kitts and Nevis across 198 nationalities: 5 visa-free, 193 with an e-visa. Pick yours for the exact rule, with documents, fees and processing times.

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How much does a Saint Kitts and Nevis visa cost?▾

Fees vary by visa type and nationality. The lowest published official fee is 100 USD (Business visa). These are government fees only, providers and visa application centres add their own service charge.

Is it dangerous to travel to Saint Kitts and Nevis?▾

The overall risk level is currently rated "Overall low to moderate risk level for tourists, with minor crime concentrated in urban areas.". See the Safety tab on this page for details by topic (crime, transport, health, areas to avoid) and practical tips.

What currency is used in Saint Kitts and Nevis?▾

The official currency is Eastern Caribbean Dollar (XCD EC$). See sample prices (accommodation, meals, transport) in the cost of living section above.

What is the capital of Saint Kitts and Nevis?▾

The capital of Saint Kitts and Nevis is Basseterre. The main spoken languages are: English.

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