Your next step, made clear
An electronic travel authorisation is linked to your trip or passport. Arrange it before departure.
Prepare your application
Apply through the official website or e-Border app. Complete a submission for each traveler in a group. If you cannot use digital services, the Department says to book an in-person submission-assistance appointment at Immigration HQ.
Submit through the official channel
Use Saint Kitts and Nevis e-Border service. Check the current instructions and total government charges before paying.
Review the decision before departure
Check the passport details, dates and entry conditions on the permission you receive.
What to prepare for your trip
Check each item as you prepare it. Labels show which documents are required, conditional, or recommended.
Your circumstances may require additional documents. Ticks track preparation, not eligibility or admission.
Costs & timing
Visa fees and decision times for this route. Check the official service for your final amount.
Government fees
- Standard eTA service charge
- USD 17
Permission validity
90 days
Or until your passport expires, whichever comes first.
Validity is separate from how long you can stay on each visit.
Arrival paperwork is a separate step
Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA)
Non-SKN ordinary passports on an eTA or eVisa route need approved eTA authorization before departure. Apply through the official e-Border website or app. The eTA does not replace a visa where your passport requires one.
Open Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA)Details that can change your plans
Check eTA service-charge exemptions
The standard eTA service charge is US$17 per traveler. It is waived for CARICOM nationals, accredited diplomats on official duty, children under two, in-transit passengers, on-duty flight or vessel crew, active military or search-and-rescue personnel, and qualifying Saint Kitts and Nevis dual nationals. A fee waiver does not remove a visa requirement; residents and OECS nationals use the separate free enhanced ED Form route.
Official guidanceSome travelers use the free enhanced ED Form
Saint Kitts and Nevis citizens, residents and OECS nationals use the enhanced Immigration and Customs ED Form instead of an eTA. This also applies to qualifying dual nationals; check the official instructions about uploading proof when you travel on another passport.
Official guidanceSaint Kitts and Nevis at a glance
- Capital
- Basseterre
- Currency
- XCD
- Calling code
- ++1-869
Questions for this route
Do travelers with an ordinary passport from France need a visa for Saint Kitts and Nevis?
For tourism in Saint Kitts and Nevis, travelers using an ordinary passport from France should arrange electronic travel authorisation before travel. Apply through the official website or e-Border app. Complete a submission for each traveler in a group. If you cannot use digital services, the Department says to book an in-person submission-assistance appointment at Immigration HQ.
How much is the government fee?
Standard eTA service charge: USD 17 per person (online application). Check the official payment page for exemptions and any additional charges.
How long is the authorisation valid?
90 days, or until your passport expires, whichever comes first. This is different from the permitted length of each visit.
Do I need to complete Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA)?
Required for this route. Non-SKN ordinary passports on an eTA or eVisa route need approved eTA authorization before departure. Apply through the official e-Border website or app. The eTA does not replace a visa where your passport requires one. It does not replace a required visa or travel authorisation.
What if I’m going to work, study or stay longer?
This guide is for a short tourist visit on an ordinary passport. It does not establish eligibility for employment, study or residence. Use the destination’s official guidance for your actual purpose.
Does my country of residence change the answer?
Passport nationality and legal residence are different. This page starts with your passport. Residence can change where you apply and which application channel is available; an existing visa or residence permit may also create an exception. Check the official eligibility guidance for your circumstances.
Official websites
Use these government websites to confirm requirements and complete any application.
Open Saint Kitts and Nevis e-Border service
Apply through the official website or e-Border app. Complete a submission for each traveler in a group. If you cannot use digital services, the Department says to book an in-person submission-assistance appointment at Immigration HQ.
Saint Kitts and Nevis entry checklist
Read the official visitor conditions and contact the responsible authority about your circumstances.
About this guide
This guide covers short tourist visits on an ordinary passport. Your nationality, residence, travel document and purpose can affect the entry conditions. Check the linked official guidance before travel; the border authority decides admission and your permitted stay.
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