St Kitts and Nevis Passport Visa-Free Countries in 2026

Types of entry requirements for travellers

A visa is an official permit to enter and stay in a country. It may be pasted into a passport or placed in it as a stamp, or it may be issued electronically.

Depending on the traveller’s citizenship and the visa regime, a visa of one of four types is required to enter other countries.

1. Tourist visa 

To obtain this document, an applicant needs to apply to the consulate of the destination country. They need to provide round-trip tickets, a hotel booking or the address of their place of residence, and a bank statement confirming that they have enough money to stay in the country.

Applicants for a tourist visa pay a consular fee for processing the application, usually €45 to 100. If the application is submitted through a visa centre, a service fee of €25 to 40 also needs to be paid.

A visa is issued for a limited period, for example, 30 days. It can be single-entry, which means it allows only one entry into the country during its validity period, or multiple-entry, which means it does not limit the number of visits.

2. Electronic visa — eVisa

This is the same tourist visa, but without visiting a consulate. A person fills out an application form on a website and uploads scans of their passport, tickets, and hotel booking. The application is reviewed by a consular officer, and the applicant receives a decision within one to five days.

After the application is approved, a file with the visa is sent by email. It needs to be printed out or saved on a smartphone to show it to a border officer upon entry.

3. Electronic Travel Authorisation — eTA

This electronic document is obtained in the same way as an eVisa — remotely through the official website or mobile app of the consulate. The difference is that tickets, hotel bookings, and bank statements do not need to be provided.

To obtain an eTA, a traveller fills out an application form, answers several questions, and takes a selfie. A confirmation email usually arrives within 15 minutes.

The cost of an eTA is €7 to 20, depending on the country and the applicant’s citizenship. With a St Kitts and Nevis passport, an eTA for the UK costs £10.

4. Visa on arrival

A stamp or sticker is placed in the passport at a separate counter in the arrivals hall of the airport. This procedure takes time and may cost money, usually $30 to 100.

5. Visa-free entry 

A person buys a ticket, takes their passport, and travels to the country, taking into account the number of permitted days.

Under a visa-free regime, there is no need to submit an application in advance, fill out a form, or visit a consulate. A border officer at the airport or train station checks the passport and places an entry stamp.

St Kitts and Nevis citizenship allows holders to expand the list of visa-free destinations to 173 countries. These include Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Singapore.

Visa-free entry for St Kitts and Nevis citizens

St Kitts and Nevis citizens can visit 120 countries without a visa, including, for example, Caribbean countries, Hong Kong, and Vatican City.

In the Schengen countries, St Kitts and Nevis citizens can stay for 90 days out of 180. This means that if a person has spent 3 months, for example, in Greece, they can enter the Schengen Area again only after 90 days.

Visa on arrival for St Kitts and Nevis citizens

In 12 countries, St Kitts and Nevis citizens obtain a visa upon arrival. To apply for this visa, a passport is required, and in some countries, travellers will be asked to provide biometric data.

A visa on arrival is most often paid. For example, it costs: 

• $25 — in Djibouti;
• $40 — in Laos;
• $50 — in Sri Lanka.

In some countries, an electronic visa can be obtained in advance. These include, for example, Burundi, Cambodia, Jordan, and Sri Lanka. Iran and Guinea-Bissau do not guarantee that every St Kitts and Nevis citizen entering the country will obtain a visa upon arrival, so they recommend applying for an eVisa in advance.

Electronic visa for St Kitts and Nevis citizens

St Kitts and Nevis citizens obtain an electronic visa to enter 32 countries. A visa application must be submitted in advance so that the document is received before departure; otherwise, the traveller will not be allowed to board the plane.

An electronic visa application is usually processed within one to three days. The cost depends on the country: up to $25 for India and up to $100 for Gabon or Uganda.

Electronic travel authorisation for St Kitts and Nevis citizens

9 countries allow St Kitts and Nevis citizens to cross the border with an electronic travel authorisation. These include, for example, the UK and Israel.

A St Kitts and Nevis citizen can also obtain an electronic travel authorisation to enter Canada if they hold a valid US nonimmigrant visa or have held a Canadian visa in the last 10 years ^[281] Source: eTA eligibility, Government of Canada .

Travel to the UK with a St Kitts and Nevis passport

St Kitts and Nevis citizens can travel to the UK with an Electronic Travel Authorisation, or eTA. It is not a visa but a digital permission to travel. It must be obtained before boarding a flight or another form of transport to the UK.

An eTA allows St Kitts and Nevis citizens to visit the UK, Jersey, Guernsey, and the Isle of Man for up to 6 months ^[282] Source: ETA eligibility, UK Government .

The eTA can be used for:

• tourism;
• visiting family and friends;
• business trips;
• short-term study.

The eTA costs £20. Each traveller needs a separate eTA, including children and babies.

The application is submitted online or through the UK eTA app. To apply, the traveller needs a passport they will use for the trip, an email address, a payment card, Apple Pay, or Google Pay, and a photo of their face.

A decision is usually sent by email within 1 day. However, the UK authorities recommend allowing up to 3 working days.

After approval, the eTA is linked to the passport used in the application. The traveller only needs to show this passport when travelling to the UK.

The eTA is valid for 2 years or until the passport expires, whichever comes first. During this period, the holder can travel to the UK multiple times.

An eTA does not guarantee entry. A border officer makes the final decision at the UK border. Travellers may need to apply for a Standard Visitor visa instead of an eTA if they have a criminal record or previous refusal of entry to the UK.

How to obtain St Kitts and Nevis citizenship by investment

Foreigners obtain St Kitts and Nevis citizenship by naturalisation based on investment. They choose one of the options:

• $250,000 — a non-refundable contribution to the Federal Consolidated Fund;
• $250,000 — investment in social and infrastructure projects;
• $325,000 — purchase of real estate.

In St Kitts and Nevis, there are no residence requirements for investors. However, all new citizenship by investment applicants must submit biometrics. The National Biometric Enrolment and Passport Modernisation Programme was launched on April 14th, 2026.

St Kitts and Nevis citizens must replace their ordinary passports with biometric passports by July 31st, 2027. To complete biometric enrolment, they provide a digital facial image and fingerprints.

The investor registers on the official government platform through a licensed agent and then books an appointment at an approved biometric collection centre. The appointment can be rescheduled, but no later than 24 hours before the agreed date.

Biometrics can be submitted at the following locations:

• Türkiye — Istanbul;
• UAE — Abu Dhabi and Dubai;
• United Kingdom — London;
• Hong Kong;
• Canada — Toronto and Ottawa.

Together with the investor, a passport can be obtained by a spouse, financially dependent children up to and including 25 years old, and parents over 55. St Kitts and Nevis citizenship is passed on by inheritance to the investor’s children.

Access to the citizenship programme is officially closed to citizens of Afghanistan, Belarus, Iran, Iraq, Russia, and North Korea ^[283] Source: Banned nationalities, CIU St Kitts and Nevis .

7 benefits of St Kitts and Nevis citizenship

St Kitts and Nevis citizenship gives investors and their families a second passport for international travel, business, and long-term planning. The country’s citizenship by investment programme has no residence requirement, and eligible family members can be included in one application.

1. Freedom of travel

With a St Kitts and Nevis passport, a visa from a consulate is not required to enter 173 countries. These include the Schengen Area countries, Taiwan, Singapore, and Hong Kong.

2. Reliable citizenship programme

St Kitts and Nevis is one of the first countries to have started granting citizenship by investment. The programme has been operating for 40 years and, in 2025, once again ranked first in the CBI Index ^[284] Source: St Kitts and Nevis ranking, CBI Index .

3. No residence requirements

A foreigner who obtains citizenship by investment is not required to live in St Kitts and Nevis either before or after obtaining the passport.

4. Citizenship for the whole family

Together with the investor, close relatives obtain citizenship: a spouse, financially dependent children under 29, and parents over 55. Citizenship applicants must have no criminal records or serious illnesses.

5. Tax optimisation

Investors obtain St Kitts and Nevis citizenship to optimise taxes and protect capital. Citizens without tax residence in the country do not pay tax on income, dividends, royalties, bank interest, capital gains, and inheritance received in other countries.

6. Long-term US visa

St Kitts and Nevis citizens are eligible to apply for a long-term US nonimmigrant visa. It is issued for 10 years and allows multiple entries to the United States.

7. International business

An investor with a St Kitts and Nevis passport can freely open bank accounts in Europe, Asia, and the USA.

Companies registered in St Kitts and Nevis are exempt from corporate tax for 15 years if they operate with non-residents of the country. Business goods from St Kitts and Nevis are not subject to duties in Caribbean countries.

Consular support abroad

St Kitts and Nevis citizens can contact the nearest embassy, High Commission, or consulate if they need consular support abroad. 

Diplomatic missions can help citizens with passport and citizenship applications and renewals. They receive documents from applicants abroad and send them to the Ministry of National Security for processing.

Consular officers can also provide guidance in urgent situations, for example, if a citizen loses their passport, faces problems with local authorities, or needs to contact relatives. The exact scope of assistance depends on the country of stay and the type of consular office.

St Kitts and Nevis has diplomatic missions and consular representatives in key regions where its citizens may need support while travelling or living abroad.

The country’s overseas diplomatic missions include:

• Belgium — Brussels;
• Canada — Ottawa;
• Cuba — Havana;
• India — New Delhi;
• Morocco — Rabat, through the Embassies of the Eastern Caribbean States;
• Taiwan — Taipei;
• United Arab Emirates — Abu Dhabi;
• United Kingdom — London;
• United States — Washington, D.C.;
• United Nations — New York;
• Organization of American States — Washington, D.C.

St Kitts and Nevis also has consular representatives in other locations, including Toronto, Miami, Istanbul, Geneva, Florence, Casablanca, Abuja, Dhaka, Kathmandu, Santo Domingo, Port-au-Prince, Kingston, and St John’s.

Consular support does not exempt citizens from complying with local laws. A St Kitts and Nevis passport holder remains responsible for following the entry, stay, and migration rules of the country they visit.

Key points about visa-free travel with a St Kitts and Nevis passport

1. St Kitts and Nevis citizens can visit 120 countries without a visa. These include Caribbean countries, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Singapore.
2. St Kitts and Nevis citizens obtain a Visa on Arrival in 12 countries. These include the Maldives, Jordan, Nepal, and Sri Lanka. The visa fee is paid at border control and ranges between $25 and 50. The exact amount depends on the country visited.
3. 9 countries issue electronic travel authorisations to St Kitts and Nevis citizens. These include the UK, which could be visited without a visa until 2025. The cost of an eTA for the UK is £10.
4. Foreigners obtain St Kitts and Nevis citizenship by naturalisation based on an investment of at least $250,000. The process of obtaining a passport takes at least 6 months.
5. There are no requirements to live in the country after obtaining citizenship. However, the investor can travel there at any time.