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Saint Kitts and Nevis visa for British citizens

Visa-free

180 days visa-free

British citizens can visit Saint Kitts and Nevis without a visa for up to 180 days. Every visitor needs an approved Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA, US$17) before departure and also files the free online Immigration and Customs ED form, both via the St Kitts and Nevis e-Border app or knatravelform.kn.

Official details are shown in English.

Status
Visa-free
Max stay
180 days
Last checked
30 October 2026

What it means in practice

180 days is about six months. If you arrive on 1 November 2026, your last legal day is 29 April 2027, because the arrival day is day one. Use the stay calculator for your own dates.

That is long enough to rent a place for a season, but a visitor stay is not residence: it does not give you the right to work for a local employer.

How Saint Kitts and Nevis counts your stay: The period granted is set on arrival within your nationality's limit. Overstaying or working without a work permit is illegal.

For United Kingdom passports: No visa for up to 6 months; eTA required.

Before you go

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  • St Kitts and Nevis Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA) — Before departure; you can apply up to 90 days ahead; US$17 service charge. Required for all visitors, visa-exempt or not; it is checked before departure and on arrival. Valid 90 days or until the passport expires, whichever is sooner. Not needed by citizens of OECS states. No charge for CARICOM citizens, accredited diplomats, children under 2, transit passengers and on-duty crew. Takes about 5 minutes in the St Kitts and Nevis e-Border app (iOS, Android) or on the website. Official site
  • Online Immigration and Customs ED form — Before travel (can also be done on arrival on your own device with mobile data or free public Wi-Fi); Free. Filed on the same official portal or app as the eTA. Arrivals by sea must contact the port authority at least 24 hours in advance and submit the form. Official site

At the border

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  • Passport valid for at least 6 months after arrival; lost or stolen passports are refused
  • Approved eTA and ED form
  • Return or onward ticket and sufficient funds may be checked
  • Yellow fever certificate if arriving from a country with yellow fever risk

How to avoid overstaying

  • Go by your stamp or visa. The date the officer gives you is the one that counts, even if it is shorter than the maximum.
  • Plan to leave a day or two early. With 180 days, book your exit before the last legal day so a cancelled flight doesn't push you over.
  • Extend before you run out. Apply and pay for an extension at the St Kitts and Nevis Immigration Department (stkittsimmigrationdept@gmail.com) before your stay ends.
  • What overstaying costs. Overstaying or working without a work permit is illegal.

Good to know

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  • Arrival and departure taxes are usually included in the airfare; on LIAT departures from Robert L. Bradshaw airport the departure tax is paid at the Airport Finance Office.

Questions

Do British citizens need a visa for Saint Kitts and Nevis?

British citizens can visit Saint Kitts and Nevis without a visa for up to 180 days.

How long can British citizens stay in Saint Kitts and Nevis?

Up to 180 days, according to Bordr's data. The period granted is set on arrival within your nationality's limit. Overstaying or working without a work permit is illegal.

Can I extend my stay in Saint Kitts and Nevis?

Apply and pay for an extension at the St Kitts and Nevis Immigration Department (stkittsimmigrationdept@gmail.com) before your stay ends.

What do I need at the border in Saint Kitts and Nevis?

Passport valid for at least 6 months after arrival; lost or stolen passports are refused; Approved eTA and ED form; Return or onward ticket and sufficient funds may be checked.

When was this checked?

Bordr last checked the entry rules for Saint Kitts and Nevis against official sources on 30 October 2026. Rules change: confirm with the official source before you travel.

Sources and last check

Entry rules for this destination were last checked against official sources on 30 October 2026. Visa-free days come from the passport matrix in the Bordr app, corrected where the official rules differ.

This page is general information, not legal advice. Entry rules change and border officers have the final say. Check the official government source for your destination before you travel.

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