GoSaint Kitts and Nevis Visa Requirements

Visa Entry

Chinese citizens holding ordinary passports are entitled to visa free treatment when traveling to Saint Kitts and Nevis (hereinafter referred to as Saint Kitts and Nevis) for tourism and business purposes, with a maximum stay of 90 days.

To reside and work in Saint Denis, one must apply for a Work Permit. Employers need to submit an application to the Ministry of National Security for the employee, and the application process takes about three weeks.

Entry and Exit Notice:

Electronic entry declaration is used for entry. After filling it out in advance, the electronic entry registration card can be used to enter the country. The declaration website is: https://www.knatravelform.kn

Individuals who have not declared in advance are required to fill out an immigration/customs registration card, which consists of two copies. The top copy contains entry information and should be handed over to the immigration officer upon entry; The next link is the departure information, which should be returned upon departure.

Customs epidemic prevention and control

Saint Denis strictly prohibits the entry of prohibited items such as firearms and drugs. Agricultural products and animal and plant products are not allowed to be brought into the country. Adults aged 18 and above are allowed to bring 200 cigarettes, 50 cigars, or 0.5 pounds of tobacco per person upon entry, and are also allowed to bring alcoholic beverages not exceeding 1 imperial quart (1.136 liters). Individuals under the age of 18 are not allowed to carry the above-mentioned items.

Carrying over 10000 US dollars in cash or other equivalent currency into or out of the country requires declaration. In order to prevent money laundering, the government of Saint Denis requires individuals to apply for government approval to exchange local currency worth over 100000 US dollars at banks.

For specific questions, you can call Saint Denis Customs at 1-869-4667227 or check the website of Saint Denis Customs General Administration.

Residency and Naturalization

Saint Denis recognizes dual citizenship. Foreigners whose investments in the country meet certain standards can apply for naturalization, but the naturalized people have no right to vote. Foreigners can apply for a long-term residence visa, but they need to provide corresponding bank asset certificates.

public security

The overall public security situation in Saint Denis has improved in recent years, but gang fights caused by drug trafficking have occurred from time to time, and the incidence of cases such as burglary and robbery is still high.

Tourists should pay attention to keeping their passports and valuables safe when traveling, avoid carrying or keeping large amounts of cash, avoid going to remote areas, and try to minimize traveling alone at night. Due to the lack of diplomatic relations between China and Saint Denis, in case of emergency, please call 911 for assistance and notify the Chinese Embassy in Antigua and Barbuda at 1-268-7831079/7831071.

natural disaster

Santa Fe is in hurricane season from July to early November each year, with frequent disasters and unsuitable for travel. Attention should be paid to listening to weather forecasts and stocking up on sufficient daily necessities such as fuel, food, and water in advance. When a hurricane approaches, store important items, close your doors and do not go out.

FDA

The vast majority of Saint Ni's food is imported from the United States and other Caribbean countries, and its food safety is good.

Urgent Help

Emergency hotline: 911

St. Kitts Island emergency hotline: 1-869-4652241

Nevis Island emergency hotline: 1-869-4695391/4695392

Fire alarm hotline: 1-869-4654339

air traffic

Saint Denis has multiple international routes to and from the United States, the United Kingdom, Canada, as well as most Caribbean countries such as Trinidad and Tobago, Barbados, Dominica, Antigua and Barbuda. There are no direct air routes with China.

St. Kitts and Nevis each have an international airport, namely Robert L. Bradshaw International Airport on St. Kitts (1-869-4658472). Vance W. Amory International Airport on Neves Island (phone 1-869-469 9040).

land transport

Local land transportation is not convenient, and hotels generally provide transportation to and from the airport. Passengers can rent a car or take a taxi to other attractions (it is best to negotiate in advance before boarding).

There are multiple car rental companies to choose from on St. Kitts Island. Self driving tourists can apply for local driving permits with a valid Chinese driver's license.

The traffic rules are different from those in China, where motor vehicles drive on the left side.

water communication

There are commercial passenger ships running back and forth between Saint Kitts Island and Nevis Island every day, with a frequency of approximately every 45 minutes. The specific schedule can be checked by phone at CARIBE BREEZE Ferry Company 1-869-4666734 or SEA HUSTLER Ferry Company 1-869-4690403. There are irregular shifts after 18:00 every day.

Urban transportation

The roads in the city of St. Kitts are relatively flat with low traffic volume.

major city

Basseterre, the capital, is located on Saint Kitts Island and has a population of 13000 (2011). Located in the center of the Bastille Valley, surrounded by green hills and mountains. Tropical rainforest climate, with an average annual temperature of 27 ℃, an annual rainfall of 1700 millimeters, and no dry season.

Charlestown, the capital of Nevis Island.

Commodity prices

Saint Ni can only produce a small amount of industrial and agricultural products, and most of the daily necessities are imported, resulting in high prices. The government does not levy consumption tax.

The local currency, the Eastern Caribbean dollar, has a fixed exchange rate with the US dollar, with 1 US dollar being exchanged for 2.7 Eastern Canadian dollars. Most shops and hotels accept payment in US dollars. Cash and checks are the main forms of payment, and international credit cards can be used by tourists in high-end hotels and supermarkets.

Insurance Medical

The hygiene condition in Saint Denis is still acceptable, with occasional outbreaks of tropical infectious diseases such as dengue fever.

St. Kitts and Nevis each have a public hospital, and appointments for medical treatment are required in advance. Both hospitals are facing the problems of lack of medical equipment and insufficient medical staff. They do not have high-pressure oxygen chambers and do not have the conditions to perform large-scale surgeries. There are a few private hospitals on each island.

The government does not mandate tourists to purchase medical insurance.

Customs taboos

The residents of Saint Denis mainly believe in Christianity. More than 94% of the local residents are descendants of African black people, who adhere to Caribbean characteristics and have a unique ethnic culture, and avoid being called "African".

Major Festivals: Carnival (January 1-3), Holy Friday (third Friday of April each year), Easter (varies from year to year), Labor Day (May 1), Whit (June 13), Emancipation Day (August 1), Culture Festival (August 2), Kincolinske Memorial Day (August 25), National Heroes' Day (September 16), Independence Day (September 19), Christmas (December 25).

Communications Power

Sonny Internet is relatively developed, with several network operators. Chinese mobile phones can generally be used directly after replacing the SIM card in St. Kitts.

Electrical appliances used in China require corresponding terminal blocks and phase conversion plugs. The voltage inside the hotel is usually dual voltage, with both 110 volts and 220 volts available. Please check the label carefully before use.

St. Kitts International Area Code: 1-869.

contact information

Saint Denis government website: http://www.gov.kn .

Saint Denis Ministry of Foreign Affairs website: https://www.foreign.gov.kn/

Saint Ni Customs website: http://skncustoms.com .