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
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)
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.