Visitors to Saint Kitts and Nevis must obtain an e-Visa unless they are citizens from one of the visa-exempt countries or citizens who must obtain an Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA).
Visa policy map
Visa exemption Freedom of movement Citizens of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) have the right to reside and work indefinitely in Saint Kitts and Nevis without any restrictions:
Citizens and residents of Saint Kitts and Nevis and OECS Nationals are exempted from the eTA requirement but are required to complete and submit an Online Immigration and Customs ED Form.
Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA)
Following the implementation of the Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA) system on May 26, 2025, citizens of the following countries and territories may enter Saint Kitts and Nevis as tourists if they have an eTA before they start their journey, for stays up to the duration below. A single-entry eTA is valid for 90 days for USD 17. There is no multiple-entry eTA.Countries that need Visas to Travel to St. Kitts and NevisAgreement between the European Community and the Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis on the short-stay visa waiverSaint Kitts and Nevis Electronic Border Management System
6 months
90 days All European Union member states
3 months
30 days
1 month
According to IATA, citizens of the following countries must obtain an e-Visa. However, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs does not name these countries on the list of countries that need visas to travel to Saint Kitts and Nevis:
eTA-exempt Cruise ship passengers may enter Saint Kitts and Nevis without a visa for a day without an eTA.
Future changes Saint Kitts and Nevis has signed visa exemption agreements with the following countries, but they have not yet been ratified: Country Passports Agreement signed on All 24 February 2022 St. Kitts and Nevis and the Marshall Islands sign visa-waiver agreement All 29 October 2019 All 22 March 2019
Electronic visa (e-Visa)
Citizens from countries that require a visa for Saint Kitts and Nevis can apply for an e-Visa. With a printed approval they are issued a visa on arrival by an Immigration Officer for a fee of USD 100. The maximum length of stay is 30 days.
See also
Visa requirements for Saint Kitts and Nevis citizens
References