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Saint Kitts and Nevis: Travel Guide & Requirements
Federation of Saint Christopher and Nevis
Saint Kitts and Nevis is a country in Caribbean with its capital in Basseterre. It has a population of 46,922 (#202 in the world) and covers 261 km². The official language is English. The currency is the Eastern Caribbean dollar (XCD, $).
Where is Saint Kitts and Nevis? Map of Saint Kitts and Nevis
Caribbean, islands in the Caribbean Sea, about one-third of the way from Puerto Rico to Trinidad and Tobago.
- Region
- Caribbean
- Coordinates
- 17.3333° N, 62.75° W
- Neighbours
- none (no land borders)
- Coastline
- 135 km
- Saint Kitts and Nevis
- Capital
Travel requirements
What you need to travel to Saint Kitts and Nevis
- Passport
The border portal says eTA applicants need a passport valid for at least six months after the planned date of arrival in St Kitts and Nevis, with at least one blank page.
- Visa or eTA
Depends on your passport: of 198 passports, 5 need no visa, 116 need an eTA, 77 need an eVisa. Check yours or see Saint Kitts and Nevis entry requirements for every passport.
- Return or onward ticket
No St Kitts and Nevis source we could read states an onward or return ticket requirement.
- Proof of funds
No St Kitts and Nevis source we could read states a proof-of-funds requirement or amount.
- Travel insurance
No official requirement. The UK government says medical treatment there is expensive, that serious cases may require emergency evacuation, and advises appropriate travel insurance for local treatment or unexpected medical evacuation.
- Vaccinations
The Ministry of National Security's eTA platform says there are currently no vaccination requirements to enter St Kitts and Nevis.
- Arrival card
The Ministry of National Security's border portal says citizens and residents of St Kitts and Nevis and OECS citizens (Antigua and Barbuda, Dominica, Grenada, Montserrat, St Lucia, St Vincent and the Grenadines) must su…
- Customs allowance
No official requirement.
- Travel advice
Safe to visit — US and UK advice.
Entry rules: TravelRequirements.info — Entry Requirements Dataset (CC BY 4.0), each rule cited to an official government source. Always confirm with the airline and the official source before you travel.
Before you go
10 things to know before you travel to Saint Kitts and Nevis
- Safety: Yes — Saint Kitts and Nevis is generally safe to visit: the US State Department rates Saint Kitts and Nevis Level 1 (“Exercise Normal Precautions”), and the UK Foreign Office has no warnings against travel there.
- Best time to go: December to April — when daytime highs in Basseterre are around 26–27°C.
- Money: the Eastern Caribbean dollar (XCD) — 1 US dollar is about 2.7070 XCD.
- Plugs: type A, B, D and G, 230 V, 60 Hz — standard 220–240 V: devices from the US or Japan (110–120 V) need a converter unless they are dual voltage (100–240 V).
- Emergency numbers: Police 911, Ambulance 911, Fire 911.
- Language: English is official.
- Driving: on the left — speed limits are 20 mph in built-up areas and 40 mph outside built-up areas.
- Time zone: UTC-4 in Basseterre.
- Capital: Basseterre. About 46,922 people live in Saint Kitts and Nevis.
- Outdoors: 1 national park.
Key facts
Saint Kitts and Nevis at a glance
Languages spoken: English (official)
Geography & history
About Saint Kitts and Nevis
Carib Indians occupied the islands of the West Indies for hundreds of years before the British and French began settlement in 1623. During the 17th century, Saint Kitts became the premier base for British and French expansion into the Caribbean. The French ceded the territory to the UK in 1713. At the turn of the 18th century, Saint Kitts was the richest British Crown Colony per capita in the Caribbean, a result of the sugar trade. Although small in size and separated by only 3 km (2 mi) of water, Saint Kitts and Nevis were viewed and governed as different states until the late-19th century, when the British forcibly unified them along with the island of Anguilla. In 1967, the island territ…
Read the full history
Carib Indians occupied the islands of the West Indies for hundreds of years before the British and French began settlement in 1623. During the 17th century, Saint Kitts became the premier base for British and French expansion into the Caribbean. The French ceded the territory to the UK in 1713. At the turn of the 18th century, Saint Kitts was the richest British Crown Colony per capita in the Caribbean, a result of the sugar trade. Although small in size and separated by only 3 km (2 mi) of water, Saint Kitts and Nevis were viewed and governed as different states until the late-19th century, when the British forcibly unified them along with the island of Anguilla. In 1967, the island territory of Saint Christopher-Nevis-Anguilla became an associated state of the UK with full internal autonomy. The island of Anguilla rebelled and was allowed to secede in 1971. The remaining islands achieved independence in 1983 as Saint Kitts and Nevis. In 1998, a referendum on Nevis to separate from Saint Kitts fell short of the necessary two-thirds majority.
Location
Caribbean, islands in the Caribbean Sea, about one-third of the way from Puerto Rico to Trinidad and Tobago
Climate
tropical, tempered by constant sea breezes; little seasonal temperature variation; rainy season (May to November)
Terrain
volcanic with mountainous interiors
Highest point
Mount Liamuiga 1,156 m
Natural resources
arable land
Natural hazards
hurricanes (July to October) volcanism: Mount Liamuiga (1,156 m) on Saint Kitts and Nevis Peak (985 m) on Nevis are part of the volcanic-island arc of the Lesser Antilles, which extends from Saba in the north to Grenada in the south
National symbols
brown pelican, royal poinciana (flamboyant) tree
Driving
Speed limits & road rules in Saint Kitts and Nevis
The default speed limits in Saint Kitts and Nevis are 20 mph in built-up areas and 40 mph outside built-up areas. Posted signs always take priority over these defaults.
- SPEED
LIMIT2020 mphBuilt-up areasTowns and cities - SPEED
LIMIT4040 mphOutside built-up areasCountry roads
- International Driving PermitNot a party to the IDP conventionsCheck with the embassy whether your licence is accepted
- Driving sideDrive on the leftOvertake on the right
- Road deaths (2021)23.1 per 100,000 peopleHigher than most countries (median 12.4)
Speed limits: OpenStreetMap wiki — Default speed limits (CC BY-SA 2.0). Road-safety laws: WHO Global Health Observatory. Compare speed limits and alcohol limits by country. Defaults for cars; local signs, weather and vehicle type can lower them.
Safety
Is Saint Kitts and Nevis safe to visit?
Yes — Saint Kitts and Nevis is generally safe to visit: the US State Department rates Saint Kitts and Nevis Level 1 (“Exercise Normal Precautions”), and the UK Foreign Office has no warnings against travel there.
US State Department
UK Foreign Office (FCDO)Latest update: Addition of information that all visitors to St Kitts and Nevis must obtain an Electronic Travel Authorisation before travel (‘Entry requirements’ page).
Updated 5 Jan 2026 · Full travel advice
Sources: US Department of State travel advisories (public domain) and UK FCDO foreign travel advice (contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0). Checked daily. Advice can change quickly — always read the official page before you travel.
Weather
Best time to visit Saint Kitts and Nevis
The best time to visit Saint Kitts and Nevis is December to April, when daytime highs in Basseterre are around 26–27°C. May to July and November are also a good time to go. September is the warmest month (29°C by day), February the coldest (25°C at night), and October the wettest with about 136 mm of rain.
- Jan26°C25°C
- Feb26°C25°C
- Mar26°C25°C
- Apr27°C26°C
- May28°C27°C
- Jun28°C27°C
- Jul29°C28°C
- Aug29°C28°C
- Sep29°C28°C
- Oct29°C28°C
- Nov28°C27°C
- Dec27°C26°C
Best time Good Less ideal
Before you go
Plugs, voltage & emergency numbers in Saint Kitts and Nevis
Plugs & sockets
- Type Atwo flat parallel pins
- Type Btwo flat parallel pins and a round earth pin
- Type Dthree large round pins in a triangle
- Type Gthree rectangular pins in a triangle
230 V, 60 Hz · Standard 220–240 V: devices from the US or Japan (110–120 V) need a converter unless they are dual voltage (100–240 V).
Emergency numbers
Save the local numbers before you travel — 112 or 911 may not connect here. All countries →
Sources: Wikipedia — Mains electricity by country and List of emergency telephone numbers (CC BY-SA 4.0).
National parks
1 national park in Saint Kitts and Nevis
- oldest from 1987
Largest: Brimstone Hill Fortress National Park
Currency · 26 October 2026
Eastern Caribbean dollar exchange rates today
Saint Kitts and Nevis uses the Eastern Caribbean dollar (XCD, $). One US dollar buys 2.7070 XCD; over the last 30 days the XCD has lost 0.2% against the dollar.
What other currencies cost in XCD
Currency converter
Daily reference rates from the open-source currency-api (CC0), 26 Oct 2026. Banks and exchange offices add a margin.
World rankings
Where Saint Kitts and Nevis ranks
How Saint Kitts and Nevis compares with the rest of the world — open any card for the full ranking.
Airports
Airports in Saint Kitts and Nevis
3 airports and airfields — 1 large, 1 medium and 0 small, plus 1 heliports. 2 have scheduled passenger flights.
Borders
No land borders
Saint Kitts and Nevis has no land borders with other countries. Coastline: 135 km.
People
Population & society
Largest cities: Basseterre (14,000)
Economy
Economy
Main industries
tourism, cotton, salt, copra, clothing, footwear, beverages
Export partners
Malta 49%, USA 21%, Turkey 7%, St. Vincent & the Grenadines 5%, Guyana 3% (2023)
Top exports
ships, measuring instruments, beer, electrical transformers, electrical control boards (2023)
Travel tools
Handy before every trip to Saint Kitts and Nevis
Next public holiday
Christmas Day — Friday, 25 December 2026. Then St. Stephen's Day (26 Dec).
Kittitian, Nevisian passport
Ranked #53: 101 countries visa-free, 29 with visa on arrival, 6 with an eTA and 32 with an eVisa.
Kittitian, Nevisian passport photo
Exact size, head position and background for Saint Kitts and Nevis's passport and visa photos — make one free with AI checks.
Calling Saint Kitts and Nevis
Dial +1-869 before the local number. Internet domain .kn.
Climate footprint
0.3 million tonnes of CO₂ in 2024 — 5.54 t per person.
Entry requirements
Visa rules for every passport visiting Saint Kitts and Nevis: visa-free stays, eVisas, visas on arrival and documents to bring.
News
Latest travel news about Saint Kitts and Nevis
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Sources: CIA World Factbook (public domain); World Bank Open Data (CC BY 4.0); names, languages and currencies: mledoze/countries (ODbL); flag: flag-icons (MIT); coat of arms: Wikimedia Commons (file page); exchange rates: Daily reference rates from the open-source currency-api (CC0); airports: OurAirports.