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Before you travel

No travel can be guaranteed safe. Read all the advice in this guide. You may also find it helpful to:听

• 蝉别别听general advice for women travellers
• read our guide on disability and travel abroad
• 蝉别别听general advice for LGBT+ travellers
• read about听safety for solo and independent travel
• see advice on volunteering and adventure travel abroad

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If you choose to travel, research your destinations and get appropriate travel insurance. Insurance should cover your itinerary, planned activities and expenses in an emergency.

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This information is for people travelling on a full 鈥楤ritish citizen鈥� passport from the UK. It is based on the UK government鈥檚 understanding of St Kitts and Nevis鈥檚 current rules for the most common types of travel.

The authorities in St Kitts and Nevis set and enforce entry rules. If you鈥檙e not sure how these requirements apply to you, contact the .

Passport validity requirements

To enter St Kitts and Nevis, your passport must have an 鈥榚xpiry date鈥� at least 6 months after the date you arrive.

Check with your travel provider that your passport and other travel documents meet requirements. Renew your passport if you need to.

You will be denied entry if you do not have a valid travel document or try to use a passport that has been reported lost or stolen.

Visa requirements

You can visit St Kitts and Nevis without a visa for up to 6 months.

If you want to stay longer, you must apply and pay for an extension through the . Email: stkittsimmigrationdept@gmail.com.

It is illegal to overstay your visa or to work without a work permit.

Immigration form听听

Before you travel, 听to speed up your arrival in St Kitts and Nevis. You can also complete the form when you arrive using your personal device with a data connection or the free public wifi.

Arriving by sea

You must contact the St Kitts and Nevis Port Authority at least 24 hours before arriving by sea. You must:

• contact either the , for Nevis, or the , for St Kitts

Airport tax

Arrival and departure tax is usually included in the ticket price of most commercial flights.

If you鈥檙e leaving from Robert L Bradshaw International Airport on a flight operated by LIAT, you must pay the departure tax cash or card at the Airport Finance Office.

Vaccine requirements

To enter St Kitts and Nevis, you must have a certificate to prove you鈥檝e had a yellow fever vaccination if you鈥檙e coming from a .

For full details about medical entry requirements and recommended vaccinations, see .

Customs rules

There are strict rules about . You must declare anything that may be prohibited or subject to tax or duty.

Terrorism

There is a high threat of terrorist attack globally affecting UK interests and British nationals, including from groups and individuals who view the UK and British nationals as targets. Stay aware of your surroundings at all times.

UK Counter Terrorism Policing has information and advice on and what to do in the event of a terrorist attack. Find out how to reduce your risk from terrorism while abroad.

Terrorism in St Kitts and Nevis

Although there is no recent history of terrorism in St Kitts and Nevis, attacks cannot be ruled out.

Crime

There have been incidents of serious crime including murder, armed robbery and sexual assault.

Take precautions to protect your personal safety:

• make sure your accommodation is secure 鈥� this also applies if you鈥檙e staying on a yacht听
• take care when walking alone off main roads
• take particular care around large gatherings, including street and beach parties, especially after dark or during the festival season听
• avoid isolated areas, including beaches, after dark听
• only use licensed taxis听
• do not carry large amounts of cash or jewellery听
• leave valuables and travel documents in your hotel safe or a safety deposit box听
• keep car doors locked when driving and do not stop if pedestrians try to flag down your vehicle

Protecting your belongings

Do not carry large amounts of cash or wear expensive-looking jewellery or watches. Where possible leave valuables and travel documents in a safe deposit box or hotel safe.

Laws and cultural differences

Camouflage clothing听听

It is illegal for anyone, including children, to dress in camouflage clothing. You could get a 250 Eastern Caribbean dollar (EC dollar) fine and 3 months in prison.

Illegal drugs and prison sentences

There are severe penalties for all drug offences, particularly drug trafficking. If convicted at Magistrates Court, you could get a fine of up to 400,000 EC dollars or 3 times the street value, whichever is higher, and up to 10 years in prison. If the case goes to the High Court, sentences are a minimum of 15 years, up to life imprisonment.

Marijuana (cannabis) for personal use has been decriminalised, but you must have a licence to use it. There are in some public places or without a licence.

LGBT+ travellers

Attitudes towards the LGBT+ community are mostly conservative in the Caribbean. Showing affection in public (for example, holding hands or kissing) is uncommon for opposite or same-sex couples and may receive unwanted and negative attention.

Read more advice for LGBT+ travellers.

Outdoor activities and adventure tourism

Swimming safety

Take care when swimming. Currents can be deceptively strong and not all beaches have lifeguards and warning flags. Monitor all beaches carefully and follow warnings.

See from the Royal Life Saving Society.

Transport risks

Road travel

If you are planning to drive in St Kitts and Nevis, see information on driving abroad.

You must have a St Kitts and Nevis driving licence. You can , valid for either 3 months (62.50 EC dollars) or one year (125 EC dollars). If you鈥檙e hiring a vehicle, the hire company will usually help with this process. You will need to show your UK driving licence and passport.

Hire car companies often have stricter requirements for their customers, such as a year of driving experience or a higher minimum age for driving. The minimum age to hire a vehicle is 21 years, but most car hire companies require you to be 25 or older.听

If you have an accident, phone the police on 911 and do not move your vehicle.

Drink-driving is illegal in St Kitts and Nevis. If you are tested and found to have more than 80mg of alcohol in 100mg听of blood the penalties are a fine of:

• 2,000 EC dollars and 12 months鈥� imprisonment for a first offence
• 4,000 EC dollars and 2 years鈥� imprisonment for subsequent offences

Driving standards and road conditions

In St Kitts and Nevis:

• there are potholes and unmarked speed bumps on minor roads
• roads can be narrow with blind corners in rural areas
• some roads are unlit at night
• pedestrians often walk on the roads
• drivers do not always use their indicators
• road signs and hazards may not be easy to see

Taxis

Only use licensed taxis. Licensed taxi operators carry or display identification, and you can identify the taxis by the yellow licence plate with 鈥楾鈥� or 鈥楾A鈥� in the number. Unlicensed taxis often do not have insurance to carry passengers.

Taxis are not metered. There are standard taxi fares for most destinations. Agree the fare with the driver before you set off. You can often pay in US dollars as well as EC dollars.

Extreme weather and natural disasters

Find out what you can do to prepare for and respond to extreme weather and natural hazards.

Hurricanes

The hurricane season runs from June to November.

Monitor local and international weather updates from the听 and the听,听and follow the advice of 鈥�,听including any evacuation orders. See Extreme weather and natural disasters for more information.

Wildfires听

During especially hot and dry periods, a single spark or flame can start a wildfire. Report any fires to the emergency services immediately. If you start a wildfire (or attempt to start one), you can get up to 10 years in prison.

Earthquakes

Earthquakes are a risk in St Kitts and Nevis. The US Federal Emergency Management Agency website has advice about . If there is an earthquake, follow advice from the local authorities.

Volcanoes听听

Mount Liamuiga is a potentially active volcano and is likely to erupt in the future. The monitors volcanic activity on St Kitts and Nevis.

Before you travel check that:

• your destination can provide the healthcare you may need
• you have appropriate travel insurance for local treatment or unexpected medical evacuation

This is particularly important if you have a health condition or are pregnant.

Emergency medical number

Call 911 and ask for an ambulance.

Contact your insurance company quickly if you鈥檙e referred to a medical facility for treatment.

Vaccine recommendations and health risks

At least 8 weeks before your trip:

• check the latest
• see where to get vaccines and whether you have to pay on the

See .

Medication

The legal status and regulation of some medicines prescribed or bought in the UK can be different in other countries.

Read .

Healthcare in St Kitts and Nevis

The main government hospital in St Kitts is the Joseph N France General Hospital in Brumaire.听For Nevis the main government hospital is Alexandra Hospital in Charlestown. Both hospitals can provide many forms of treatment. However, serious cases may require emergency evacuation. 听

Medical treatment in St Kitts and Nevis is expensive. If you choose to be treated at a private medical facility, check first if they accept medical travel insurance.

Make sure you have adequate medical travel insurance and or accessible funds to cover the cost of medical treatment and repatriation.

FCDO has a list of medical providers in St Kitts and Nevis. 听听

There is also guidance on healthcare if you鈥檙e living in St Kitts and Nevis.

Travel and mental health

Read FCDO guidance on travel and mental health. There is also .

The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) cannot provide tailored advice for individual trips. Read this travel advice and carry out your own research before deciding whether to travel.

Emergency services in St Kitts and Nevis

Ambulance: 911

Fire: 333

Police: 911

Coastguard: 465 8484 or 466 9280

Contact your travel provider and insurer

Contact your travel provider and your insurer if you are involved in a serious incident or emergency abroad. They will tell you if they can help and what you need to do.

Refunds and changes to travel

For refunds or changes to travel, contact your travel provider. You may also be able to make a claim through insurance. However, insurers usually require you to talk to your travel provider first.

Find out more about changing or cancelling travel plans, including:

• where to get advice if you are in a dispute with a provider
• how to access previous versions of travel advice to support a claim

Support from FCDO

FCDO has guidance on staying safe and what to do if you need help or support abroad, including:

• finding and in St Kitts and Nevis
• dealing with a death in St Kitts and Nevis
• being听arrested or imprisoned in St Kitts and Nevis
• getting help if you鈥檙e a victim of crime
• what to do if you鈥檙e in hospital
• if you鈥檙e affected by a crisis, such as a terrorist attack

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