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Authorises eligible foreign nationals to travel to Saint Kitts and Nevis for tourism, leisure, or short visits. It is a pre-travel digital permission and not a visa; it does not itself grant entry - Immigration officers determine actual permitted stay at the port of entry.

Mandatory for all foreign visitors not otherwise exempt, effective 26 May 2025. Valid for 90 days or until passport expiry, whichever is sooner. Apply via www.knatravelform.kn or the 'St Kitts and Nevis e-Border' mobile app. Standard rate is US$17 (discounted rate of US$8.50 applied through 1 September 2025; that discount period has now expired as of June 2026). Exempt categories (no eTA required, only free ED Form): SKN citizens/residents, OECS member state citizens, CARICOM member nation citizens, accredited diplomats on official duty, children under 2, in-transit passengers, on-duty flight/vessel crew, active military or SAR personnel. Saint Kitts and Nevis is the first CARICOM nation to implement an eTA system. Source: SKNIS May 2025 announcement.

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Grants entry to nationals of visa-required countries for tourism, visiting family, or short-term stays in Saint Kitts and Nevis. Applied for online via the official e-visa portal before travel.

Required for nationalities not covered by visa-free or eTA arrangements (e.g. Dominican Republic nationals explicitly require a visa). Maximum initial stay is one month per Embassy DC FAQ; actual duration set by Immigration officer at port of entry. Visa emailed upon approval. Apply via evisa.gov.kn (redirects to evisa.stkittsnevisonline.com). Visitors on this visa cannot work, access public funds, study, or become self-employed. Stays under 24 hours for countries normally requiring visas do not require a visa. Fee: US$100. Processing approximately two weeks. Source: Embassy DC FAQ (embassydc.gov.kn).

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Permits nationals of visa-required countries to transit through Saint Kitts and Nevis without obtaining a visa, provided the stay does not exceed 24 hours.

Nationals of visa-required countries who remain in Saint Kitts and Nevis for less than 24 hours do not require a visa. Also, in-transit passengers (airside/port transit) are exempt from the eTA fee requirement. Source: Embassy DC FAQ and SKNIS eTA announcement.

Allows a person born outside Saint Kitts and Nevis to a Kittitian/Nevisian parent (and in some cases grandparent) to acquire citizenship of the Federation by descent.

Citizenship of Saint Kitts and Nevis may be derived by Descent (alongside Birth, Marriage and Registration), per the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Passport and Visa Services page. Official application forms are published by the SKN Embassy (Washington DC): separate forms for adults ('Citizenship by Descent Application with Medical Form') and minors ('Citizenship by Descent Minor Application with Medical Form'), both dated 2026, and by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Applications are facilitated through SKN overseas Missions and processed by the Ministry of National Security / Immigration Department in Basseterre. This is a heritage-based citizenship-acquisition route, distinct from both the Citizenship by Investment programme and Citizenship by Marriage. Fee and processing time are not published on official pages. Sources: mofa.gov.kn passport-and-visa-services; embassydc.gov.kn application-forms and forms-documents.

Allows the foreign spouse of a Saint Kitts and Nevis citizen to acquire citizenship of the Federation through marriage.

Citizenship of Saint Kitts and Nevis may be derived by Marriage (alongside Birth, Descent and Registration), per the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Passport and Visa Services page. Applications are facilitated through SKN overseas Missions and processed by the Ministry of National Security / Immigration Department in Basseterre; the official application form is published by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. This is a citizenship-acquisition route for spouses of citizens, distinct from the Citizenship by Investment programme. Fee and processing time are not stated on the official page. Sources: mofa.gov.kn passport-and-visa-services; mofa.gov.kn Citizenship by Marriage form.

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Permits foreign nationals to enter Saint Kitts and Nevis to pursue academic or educational programs at approved institutions.

Fee is US$150 (versus US$100 for a visitor visa); non-refundable if the application is refused. Per the Embassy DC FAQ, a student visa must be applied for through the university/institution of interest, and an applicant already in the country on a visitor visa cannot convert it to a student visa in-country - they must leave the Federation and apply for the student visa from outside. Processing approximately two weeks; visa emailed upon approval. Apply via the official e-visa portal (evisa.stkittsnevisonline.com, also reachable through the evisa.gov.kn redirect). Specific validity/duration not stated in official sources. Sources: Embassy DC FAQ (embassydc.gov.kn); MOFA passport-and-visa-services (mofa.gov.kn).

Authorises a non-citizen to take up paid employment in Saint Kitts and Nevis. The permit is employer-tied and role-specific; the prospective employer applies on the worker's behalf.

Required for any non-national taking up paid employment in the Federation. The application is employer-led (the worker cannot apply independently) and is submitted to the Labour Department / Ministry of National Security. A work permit is only granted for a specialised position; the post must first be advertised in local media for three consecutive weeks, and the employer must show it consulted the Labour Department and tried to fill the vacancy locally (proof of advertising plus Labour Department evidence is submitted with the application). The applicant must reside outside the Federation when applying. Permits are non-transferable between employers, and renewal must be requested no later than two weeks before expiry. Official fee and validity are not published on government pages. Sources: gov.kn 'In SKN Work Visa Procurement'; SKNIS 'Ministry of National Security Reminds Employers of Work Permit Procedures' (28 Sep 2020).

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Grants full Saint Kitts and Nevis citizenship to investors who purchase a unit in a CIU-approved development project, with the property being resaleable after 7 years.

Minimum investment US$325,000 in an approved development (condo/unit). Property resaleable after 7 years. Same due diligence fee structure and conditions as other CBI routes. Must be purchased from an approved developer. Source: ciu.gov.kn.

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Grants full Saint Kitts and Nevis citizenship to investors who purchase an exclusive private single-family home at or above the minimum investment threshold.

Minimum investment US$600,000 for a private single-family home. Highest minimum among the four CBI routes; designed for investors seeking personalized ownership opportunities. Same due diligence fee structure and conditions as other CBI routes. Source: ciu.gov.kn.

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Grants full Saint Kitts and Nevis citizenship to investors who make a qualifying non-refundable contribution to approved public benefit projects that foster economic growth and job creation.

Minimum contribution US$250,000. Approved projects include Basseterre High School, National Housing Corporation, Prime Creative Arts Centre, Royal St. Kitts Beach Resort, Robert L. Bradshaw Airport Expansion. Same due diligence fees and conditions as SISC route. Source: ciu.gov.kn.

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Grants full Saint Kitts and Nevis citizenship (not merely residency) to investors who make a qualifying non-refundable contribution to the government's Sustainable Island State fund supporting renewable energy, healthcare, and education.

Minimum contribution US$250,000 for main applicant or family up to 4 persons. Applications must be submitted through an Authorised Agent; direct CIU submissions not accepted. Due diligence fees: US$10,000 main applicant, US$7,500 per dependent aged 16+. Post-approval fees US$10,000 - US$25,000 depending on dependents. No residency requirement. Dual citizenship permitted. Citizenship can be revoked for misrepresentation. Banned nationalities: Afghanistan, Belarus, Iran, Iraq, North Korea, Russia. Processing time stated as 3-6 months (160-180 days) from submission to approval-in-principle. Source: ciu.gov.kn.

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Grants visa-free entry to holders of diplomatic, official, or service passports from countries with bilateral waiver agreements with Saint Kitts and Nevis, for official duties or short-term visits.

Applies to holders of diplomatic, official, and service passports from countries with active bilateral waiver agreements. Confirmed agreements for diplomatic/official passports specifically include Kazakhstan (signed January 26, 2024, up to 90 days) and Ghana (2018 agreement for diplomatic/official/service passports, extended to ordinary passports March 4, 2026). Accredited diplomats on official duty are also exempt from the eTA fee under the May 2025 eTA system. Source: sknis.gov.kn press releases.