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Saint Kitts and Nevis visas

Saint Kitts and Nevis tourist visa

Eligible travellers need an eTA before starting their journey. Other travellers may need an e-Visa. Some visitors qualify for an exemption.

Ways to get a Saint Kitts and Nevis tourist visa

  2. eTA — stays up to 90 days

    eTA needed

    Citizens of all European Union member states and the other countries listed here can visit as tourists with an eTA obtained before their journey.

    Stay
    Up to 90 days
    Valid for
    90 days
    Entries
    Single entry
    Fee
    USD 17

    Passports that qualify (105)

    Apply on the official website

  3. eTA — stays up to 3 months

    eTA needed

    Travellers from Hong Kong and Taiwan can visit as tourists with an eTA obtained before their journey.

    Stay
    Up to 3 months
    Valid for
    90 days
    Entries
    Single entry
    Fee
    USD 17

    Passports that qualify (2)

    Apply on the official website

  4. eTA — stays up to 30 days

    eTA needed

    Travellers from Belarus, China, Indonesia and Kosovo can visit as tourists with an eTA obtained before their journey.

    Stay
    Up to 30 days
    Valid for
    90 days
    Entries
    Single entry
    Fee
    USD 17

    Passports that qualify (3)

    Apply on the official website

  5. eTA — stays up to 1 month

    eTA needed

    Travellers from Macau can visit as tourists with an eTA obtained before their journey.

    Stay
    Up to 1 month
    Valid for
    90 days
    Entries
    Single entry
    Fee
    USD 17

    Passports that qualify (1)

    Apply on the official website

  7. One-day cruise visit

    No visa needed

    Cruise ship passengers can enter for one day without a visa or eTA.

    Stay
    One day

  8. e-Visa approval and visa issued on arrival

    eVisa

    Citizens of countries that require a visa can apply for an e-Visa.

    Stay
    Up to 30 days
    Fee
    USD 100, paid when the visa is issued on arrival
    1. Apply for an e-Visa.
    2. Print the approval.
    3. Present the printed approval on arrival and pay USD 100 for the visa issued by an immigration officer.
    Apply on the official website

Who needs it

Travellers in the eTA groups need an online travel permit before departure. Travellers who require a visa can apply for an e-Visa.

Who doesn't

Citizens of the listed Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States members have freedom of movement. Cruise ship passengers can visit for one day without a visa or eTA.

Good to know

  • Obtain your eTA before starting your journey if it is required.
  • Follow the stay limit for your citizenship group.
  • The eTA validity period and the allowed length of stay are different.
  • There is no multiple-entry eTA.

Questions

Do I need a tourist visa for Saint Kitts and Nevis?

Travellers in the eTA groups need an online travel permit before departure. Travellers who require a visa can apply for an e-Visa. Citizens of the listed Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States members have freedom of movement. Cruise ship passengers can visit for one day without a visa or eTA.

What are the ways to get a tourist visa for Saint Kitts and Nevis?

There are 8 options: eTA — stays up to 6 months (an online travel permit); eTA — stays up to 90 days (an online travel permit); eTA — stays up to 3 months (an online travel permit); eTA — stays up to 30 days (an online travel permit); eTA — stays up to 1 month (an online travel permit); Freedom of movement (no visa at all); One-day cruise visit (no visa at all); e-Visa approval and visa issued on arrival (an online visa).

Who can go to Saint Kitts and Nevis without a tourist visa?

Citizens of the listed Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States members can enter, live and work without restrictions. Cruise ship passengers can enter for one day without a visa or eTA.

Can I apply online for Saint Kitts and Nevis?

Yes: eTA — stays up to 6 months, eTA — stays up to 90 days, eTA — stays up to 3 months, eTA — stays up to 30 days eTA — stays up to 1 month, and 1 more. Citizens of the countries listed here can visit as tourists with an eTA obtained before their journey.

How long can I stay on a Saint Kitts and Nevis tourist visa?

Up to 90 days for many eTA-eligible travellers; other citizenship groups have different limits.

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

USD 17 for an eTA

How long is a Saint Kitts and Nevis tourist visa valid?

An eTA is valid for 90 days. Entries: Single entry.

What rules do I have to follow on a Saint Kitts and Nevis tourist visa?

Obtain your eTA before starting your journey if it is required. Follow the stay limit for your citizenship group.

Does my passport change whether I need a tourist visa for Saint Kitts and Nevis?

Yes. Rules depend on the country that issued your passport. Open the Saint Kitts and Nevis visa page and choose your passport for a plain answer.

Can a tourist visa for Saint Kitts and Nevis be refused?

Yes. Officials can refuse a visa or entry, even after you apply. Give true answers, bring the documents asked for, and keep proof of your onward trip and money.

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