Everything You Need To Know About
Saint Kitts and Nevis E-visa
Foreign
nationals of 104 countries including all citizens of the European Union can
enter Saint Kitts and Nevis without a visa. Depending on the nationality, these
foreign nationals can stay in the country from as low as 27 days to as long as
six months. However, citizens of remaining foreign countries should obtain an
e-visa to visit the country legally.
These
e-visas are actually electronically generated travel documents that foreign
nationals can apply via online. To obtain these e-visas, foreign nationals need
not visit the Saint Kitts and Nevis embassy in their respective countries, and
all formalities including the payment of visa processing fee can be done from
the comfort of their homes. Foreign citizens can also avail the service of
entrusted agencies like Visa Genie to obtain a Saint Kitts and Nevis e-visa.
Visa processing experts at Visa Genie will help you to obtain an e-visa without
any hassles, and thus the applicant can sit back and relax after submitting the
application to us.
What
is Saint Kitts and Nevis tourist e-visa?
E-visa
facility for foreign nationals who intend to visit Saint Kitts and Nevis was
introduced a few months back. Before that foreign nationals were asked to visit
the Saint Kitts and Nevis embassy in their respective countries to obtain the
visa.
An
e-visa is an electronic authorization that can be used to visit Saint Kitts and
Nevis. While visiting Saint Kitts and Nevis, travelers should carry a printout
of the tourist e-visa, and should submit it at the entry port. After analyzing
your e-visa and other travel documents, immigration authorities will take the
call whether you are eligible to enter the country.
Documents
required to obtain Saint Kitts and Nevis tourist e-visa
Please find
below the list of documents that should be submitted to obtain Saint Kitts and
Nevis e-visa.
- The foreign national should submit a clear copy
of the passport. Please note that the passport you are submitting should
have a validity of six months. The passport should also have two blank
pages for visa stamping.
- The photograph of the applicant should be
uploaded in the e-visa application portal. While uploading the photograph,
please make sure that it is taken in a white background.
- Proofs of travel and accommodation should be
uploaded by the foreign national. The foreign national can submit onward
and return tickets as a proof of travel arrangements, while hotel room
booking confirmation can be used as a proof of accommodation.
- If available, it is recommended to submit an
invitation letter issued by a person or organization in Saint Kitts and
Nevis.
- The foreign national should make sure that the
e-visa application is filled without any errors. Please keep in mind that errors
in the visa application form may result in the denial of visa. If you face
any difficulties, do not hesitate to seek the help of Visa Genie.
Frequently
asked questions (FAQ)
What
is the validity of a Saint Kitts and Nevis e-visa?
The
validity of a Saint Kitts and Nevis tourist e-visa is 30 days, and the maximum
stay duration per entry is also 30 days.
Can I
engage in any kinds of work using a Saint Kitts and Nevis tourist e-visa?
Saint
Kitts and Nevis authorities are issuing tourist e-visas to foreign nationals
who intend to visit the country for tourism-related activities like sightseeing.
Using these visas, foreign nationals are not allowed to work in the country,
and if somebody is found violating the rules, strict legal actions will be
taken.
I am
holding a dual passport. Can I apply for a Saint Kitts and Nevis e-visa?
Foreign
nationals who have dual passport can apply for a Saint Kitts and Nevis e-visa.
However, foreign nationals should make sure that they are carrying the same
passport which is being used for the visa application.
I am
a citizen of the United Kingdom. What should I do to obtain a Saint Kitts and
Nevis e-visa?
Citizens
of the United Kingdom do not need a visa to enter Saint Kitts and Nevis. After
entering the country, United Kingdom citizens can stay in the country legally
for 90 days. However, the traveler should make sure that the passport has six
months validity and at least one blank page. The foreign national should also
hold proofs of sufficient funds.
I
have a valid Saint Kitts and Nevis e-visa. I am now planning to visit the
country again. What should I do?
Authorities
of Saint Kitts and Nevis do not allow foreign nationals to hold two valid visas
at the same time. In order to get a fresh Saint Kitts and Nevis e-visa, foreign
nationals should initially cancel the current visa, and they should apply for a
new one.
Is it
possible for me to extend the validity of a Saint Kitts and Nevis e-visa after
entering the country?
No. It
is not possible to extend the validity of an e-visa. Foreign nationals should
make sure that they are leaving the country before the expiry of the e-visa. If
you want to stay in Saint Kitts and Nevis for more days, you should return to
your home land, and should apply for a fresh e-visa.
Can I
enter Saint Kitts and Nevis multiple times using a tourist e-visa?
No, Saint
Kitts and Nevis e-visa only offers single entry privilege to foreign nationals.
However, if you are a foreign citizen who wishes to enter the country multiple
times, you should directly visit the Saint Kitts and Nevis embassy, and should
apply for a regular visa. In order to get multiple entry privilege, the
traveler should also submit a cover letter that details the necessity of
entering the country multiple times.
I recently
received my Saint Kitts and Nevis e-visa. However, there is a small error in it
as I typed inputs in my visa application incorrectly. What should I do?
There
are no ways by which errors in an already entered visa application form can be
rectified. In this case, it is always recommended to apply for a fresh e-visa,
as anomalies in the e-visa will result in the denial of entry.
Will
authorities refund my money if my application gets denied?
It
should be noted that authorities are charging this money as a visa processing
fee, and as a result, they will not refund the money irrespective of the visa
application outcome.
How
many days a citizen of Cuba can stay in Saint Kitts and Nevis without a visa?
Citizens
of Cuba have the privilege to stay in Saint Kitts and Nevis for 27 days without
a visa.