US State Department Travel Considerations for St. Kitts

St. Kitts and Nevis is a developing Caribbean island nation. Tourist facilities are widely available.

A valid U.S. passport or certified U.S. birth certificate and a picture identification that contains both name and date of birth are required of U.S. citizens entering St. Kitts and Nevis. Visitors should also have a valid return ticket. St. Kitts and Nevis immigration recommends that visitors put their full home address in the U.S. on their arrival cards in order to facilitate the entry process. Stays of up to one month are granted at immigration. Anyone requiring an extension must apply to the Ministry of National Security. There is an airport departure tax. For further information, travelers can contact the Embassy of St. Kitts and Nevis, 3216 New Mexico Avenue, N.W., OECS Building, Washington, D.C. 20016, telephone (202) 686-2636, the Permanent Mission to the UN in New York at (212) 535-1934, or the Internet at http://www.stkittsnevis.org.

There may be demonstrations by small but vociferous groups during election periods. While there is no evidence that these demonstrations are anti-American, it is a good security practice to avoid all demonstrations. Contact the Consular Section for additional information.

There may be demonstrations by small but vociferous groups during election periods. While there is no evidence that these demonstrations are anti-American, it is a good security practice to avoid all demonstrations. Contact the Consular Section for additional information.

While in a foreign country, U.S. citizens may encounter road conditions that differ significantly from those in the U.S. The information below concerning St. Kitts and Nevis is provided for general reference only, and may not be totally accurate in a particular location or circumstance.

Safety of Public Transportation: Good
Urban Road Conditions/Maintenance: Good
Rural Road Conditions/Maintenance: Poor
Availability of Roadside Assistance: Poor

Traffic in St. Kitts and Nevis moves on the left-hand side of the road. Main roads and most secondary roads are in reasonably good condition. More detailed information on roads and traffic safety can be obtained from the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and the Environment, Bay Road, Pelican Mall, P.O. Box 132, Basse Terre, St. Kitts, telephone 1-869-647-8970.

For specific information concerning St. Kitts and Nevis driver’s permits, vehicle inspection, road tax and mandatory insurance in St. Kitts and Nevis, contact the St. Kitts and Nevis National Tourist Organization offices in New York via the Internet.

While in a foreign country, U.S. citizens may encounter road conditions that differ significantly from those in the U.S. The information below concerning St. Kitts and Nevis is provided for general reference only, and may not be totally accurate in a particular location or circumstance.

Safety of Public Transportation: Good
Urban Road Conditions/Maintenance: Good
Rural Road Conditions/Maintenance: Poor
Availability of Roadside Assistance: Poor

Traffic in St. Kitts and Nevis moves on the left-hand side of the road. Main roads and most secondary roads are in reasonably good condition. More detailed information on roads and traffic safety can be obtained from the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and the Environment, Bay Road, Pelican Mall, P.O. Box 132, Basse Terre, St. Kitts, telephone 1-869-647-8970.

For specific information concerning St. Kitts and Nevis driver’s permits, vehicle inspection, road tax and mandatory insurance in St. Kitts and Nevis, contact the St. Kitts and Nevis National Tourist Organization offices in New York via the Internet.

U.S. citizens living in or visiting St. Kitts and Nevis are encouraged to register at the Consular Section of the U.S. Embassy in Bridgetown, Barbados and obtain updated information on travel and security within St. Kitts and Nevis. Consular Section hours are 9:00 am-12 noon and 2:00 pm-4:00 pm, Monday-Friday except local and U.S. holidays. The U.S. Embassy is located in the American Life Insurance (ALICO) building, Cheapside, Bridgetown, Barbados, telephone 1-246-431-0225, fax 1-246-431-0179, e-mail address: ConsularBridge@state.gov or Internet home page: http://usembassy.state.gov/posts/bb1/wwwhcons.html.

There is also a U.S. Consular Agent for the area in English Harbor, Antigua, tel. 1-268-463-6521, fax 1-268-460-1569, e-mail address: ryderj@candw.ag. Office hours are 9:00 am-4:00 pm, Monday-Friday except local and U.S. holidays.

While in a foreign country, U.S. citizens may encounter road conditions that differ significantly from those in the U.S. The information below concerning St. Kitts and Nevis is provided for general reference only, and may not be totally accurate in a particular location or circumstance.

Safety of Public Transportation: Good
Urban Road Conditions/Maintenance: Good
Rural Road Conditions/Maintenance: Poor
Availability of Roadside Assistance: Poor

Traffic in St. Kitts and Nevis moves on the left-hand side of the road. Main roads and most secondary roads are in reasonably good condition. More detailed information on roads and traffic safety can be obtained from the Ministry of Tourism, Culture and the Environment, Bay Road, Pelican Mall, P.O. Box 132, Basse Terre, St. Kitts, telephone 1-869-647-8970.

For specific information concerning St. Kitts and Nevis driver’s permits, vehicle inspection, road tax and mandatory insurance in St. Kitts and Nevis, contact the St. Kitts and Nevis National Tourist Organization offices in New York via the Internet.