ST. KITTS AND NEVIS EASE  ENTRY RULES FOR  INTERNATIONAL  ARRIVALS

Fully-vaccinated Visitors to St. Kitts & Nevis No Longer Tested Upon Arrival 

Basseterre, St. Kitts (Dec.  2021) – In time for holiday travel, fully vaccinated travelers, nationals, and locals arriving by air to St. Kitts and Nevis are no longer required to test upon arrival or quarantine while awaiting test results. Full-vaccinated cruise passengers upon arrival at Port Zante, Charlestown, or South Friars are now allowed to roam around at their leisure.

Only vaccinated travelers may visit St. Kitts and Nevis. Effective immediately, children 12 and older must also be fully vaccinated in order to travel to St. Kitts and Nevis. Exemptions are in place for Citizens and Residents of the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis and children under the age of 12 accompanying their fully vaccinated parents or guardians.   “The end of our Vacation in Place protocol for Air Travelers and Free Flow for Cruise passengers are major achievements in our phased approach to tourism recovery in the Covid 19 Pandemic,” said Lindsay F.P. Grant, Minister of Tourism, Transport, and Ports. “We will maintain all tourism protocols through Travel Approved Certification for both air and cruise passengers. All stakeholders must be vaccinated to operate Travel Approved taxi/tours, attractions, excursions, restaurants, bars, or provide vendor services such as hair braiding. We are confident that our continued focus on a phased reopening will enable a meaningful rebound of the industry.”   Travelers must continue to show proof of vaccination to visit attractions or book tour experiences. Excursions must be scheduled through the concierge desk at Travel Approved Hotels or Resorts and must utilize Travel Approved Taxis.

The following attractions are now accessible with proof of vaccination:

• Brimstone Hill Fortress and National Park
  
• Carambola Beach Club
  
• Caribelle Batik
  
• Fairview Great House
  
• Palms Court Gardens
  
• Port Zante including vendors from Amina Craft Market and Black Rocks
  
• St. Kitts Scenic Railway
  
• Vibes Beach Bar
  
• Reggae Beach 
  
• Spice Mill
  

This change comes on the heels of other significant announcements. International travelers can now plan overnight stays at multiple hotels or book a twin-island getaway between St. Kitts and Nevis. Fully vaccinated Nationals and Residents are also able to book hotel stays for staycation experiences and can enter the Port Zante site while cruise ships are in port. Individuals must show a photo ID alongside a photocopy or original vaccination card in order to enter retail stores, bars, restaurants, and casinos.

All Travel Protocols and Requirements remain in place for the Federation of St. Kitts & Nevis, including the submission of negative test results from an RT PCR test 72 hours prior to arrival. Please see https://www.stkittstourism.kn/travel-requirements. Below are the travel requirements for fully vaccinated travelers as of December 11, 2021:

• All travelers 12 and older must be fully vaccinated. A traveler is considered fully vaccinated when two weeks have passed since receiving their second dose of a two-dose vaccine series (Pfizer/BioNTech, Moderna, AstraZeneca/Oxford, Sinopharm or Sinovac), or two weeks after they have received a single dose vaccine (Johnson & Johnson). Mixing of approved vaccines for St. Kitts and Nevis is accepted. 
  
• Submit covid-19 RT-PCR negative test results from a CLIA/CDC/UKAS approved lab accredited with ISO/IEO 17025 standard, taken 72 hours prior to travel. These tests must be taken by nasopharyngeal sample. (no self-samples, rapid tests, or home tests will be considered valid – visit testfortravel.com to find a testing location near you).
  
• Fill out the embarkation form and all other supporting documentation.
  
• Fully vaccinated travelers will be required to submit a copy of their official vaccination record card including dates when doses were administered.
  
• All incoming travelers must have hard copies of their KNA travel form, negative RT-PCR test results, vaccination record card and taxi fare as only Travel Approved taxis will be allowed to transport travelers to their accommodations. 
  
• Forms must be submitted no later than 24 hours prior to travel: visit here to access the form, upload test results, and vaccination record card.
  Travel approved hotels  include: 
  • Golden Rock Inn
    
  • Montpelier Plantation & Beach
    
  • Oualie Beach Resort
    
  • Paradise Beach
    
  • Park Hyatt, St. Kitts
    
  • Royal St. Kitts Hotel
    
  • St. Kitts Marriott Beach Club
    
  • St. Kitts Marriott Resort
    
  • The Four Seasons, Nevis
    
  • Timothy Beach Resort
• Antigen tests are available for outbound air travelers whose countries of origin accept approved rapid testing upon return from international destinations. RT-PCR testing is also available. The Federation has removed the exit testing requirement for travelers whose countries of origin do not require return testing. 
  

About St. Kitts & Nevis
Located in the northern Leeward islands where the Atlantic meets the Caribbean is the captivating twin-island Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis. Discover a distinctive array of wellness pursuits, resort relaxation, astonishing natural beauty, and a dash of history on one of the most unspoiled and relaxing islands in the Caribbean. Boasting  Caribbean charm, St. Kitts and Nevis offer cultural attractions, such as the UNESCO recognized Brimstone Hill Fortress Park and The Sugar Train, the Caribbean’s only scenic passenger railway in St. Kitts to the birthplace of America’s founding father Alexander Hamilton in Nevis, bringing the historic past of the first European outpost in the Caribbean to life.  Learn more at www.stkittstourism.kn and www.nevisisland.com.