St Kitts and Nevis Passport: All the Essential Information

A St Kitts and Nevis passport is issued by the Government of the Federation of Saint Christopher and Nevis (St Kitts and Nevis) for international travel. This guide reveals everything you need to know about St Kitts and Nevis passports, including:

• Eligibility criteria
• Requirements
• Application process
• Passport power
• Benefits

St Kitts and Nevis Passport Ranking

St Kitts and Nevis’s passport ranks 53rd on the Global Passport Index. There are 154 St Kitts and Nevis visa free countries, including European Union countries, the UK, Singapore, Russia, Hong Kong, and Saudi Arabia.

As a CARICOM (Caribbean Community) member state, the St Kitts and Nevis passport power facilitates visa free travel among CARICOM countries.

St Kitts and Nevis is one of the ten full members of the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS). St Kitts and Nevis passport holders have the automatic right to live and work in any other OECS member state.

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St Kitts and Nevis Passport Overview

Biometric St Kitts and Nevis passports are issued by the Passport Office in St Kitts and Nevis, which operates under the Ministry of National Security of the Government. St Kitts and Nevis gained independence from the United Kingdom in September 1983, replacing the issuances of British Associated State passports with St Kitts and Nevis passports.

Passport types

A passport of St Kitts and Nevis is a biometric blue Caribbean passport. Four types of passports are issued to citizens:

• Standard passport: A blue passport issued to regular St Kitts and Nevis citizens.
• Diplomatic passport: A red/burgundy passport issued to government officials and their families who represent St Kitts and Nevis in congresses and conferences overseas.
• Official passport: A green passport issued to individuals traveling abroad on official state business.
• Emergency Travel Document (ETD): An ETD is issued to St Kitts and Nevis citizens who need to travel urgently but do not have their standard passport due to unforeseen circumstances such as loss, theft, damage, medical emergencies, or the death of a family member or close friend.

Passport validity

A St Kitts and Nevis passport is valid for ten years for adults and five years for minors under 16.

How to get a St Kitts and Nevis Passport?

Per the Saint Christopher and Nevis Citizenship Act, you can acquire St Kitts and Nevis dual citizenship and a passport through:

Birth: Persons born in St Kitts and Nevis.

Descent: Persons born with a St Kitts and Nevis citizen parent.

Registration: Persons married to a St Kitts and Nevis national or with a St Kitts and Nevis adopted parent.

Naturalization: Persons who have lived in St Kitts and Nevis for 14 years and resided in the country for 12 months prior to applying for citizenship.

Investment: Persons who invest in St Kitts and Nevis.

St Kitts and Nevis citizenship by investment

The St Kitts and Nevis Citizenship by Investment Act of 1984 allows foreign nationals and their families to get a St Kitts and Nevis passport in exchange for investing in the country’s economy. This economic citizenship program requires a minimum investment of $250,000, which qualifies a single applicant or a family application of two adults and two children.

There are three investment options to obtain citizenship:

Contribution to the Sustainable Island State Contribution (SISC): The Sustainable Island State Contribution (SISC) is a state fund to which the main applicant must make a non-refundable contribution of $250,000.

Pre-approved real estate purchase: Buying government-approved property requires a minimum investment of $325,000 for a joint investment and $600,000 for a sole investment. St Kitts and Nevis real estate citizenship properties must be held for at least five years for joint purchases and seven years for sole purchases after obtaining citizenship.

Donation to the Public Benefit Option (PBO): Foreign investors can make a minimum contribution of $250,000 to the PBO and qualify for the citizenship by investment program.

In addition to the donation or purchase costs, St Kitts and Nevis’ government authority overseeing the country’s program, St Kitts and Nevis Citizenship by Investment Unit (CIU), requires applicants to pay government fees, including a due diligence fee and passport fee.

St Kitts and Nevis Passport Requirements

To apply for your St Kitts and Nevis Caribbean passport, you will need:

• National Identification card for applicants 18 and over
• Birth certificate
• Change of name document (if applicable)
• Marriage certificate
• Divorce certificate
• St Kitts and Nevis citizenship document (if born overseas)
• Death certificate (if applicable)

St Kitts and Nevis Passport Application Process

St Kitts citizens can apply for a passport directly with the Passport Office or through an embassy or high commission overseas. Specific steps and passport fees may vary depending on the type of application, the individual, and where the application is received.

1. Complete the official St Kitts and Nevis passport application form. The St Kitts passport process requires submitting biodata and getting a qualified recommender to endorse the application.
2. Gather the required documents. This may include an expired passport, proof of citizenship, a letter of consent for minors, an NIS card or National Identification Card, or proof of marital status.
3. Attach two passport-size photographs. These must be 45mm x 35 mm, no more than six months old, and the back must be signed by the endorser who can attest to the applicant’s likeness and identity.
4. Pay passport application fees. The specific St Kitts and Nevis Lucia passport cost will vary depending on whether the application is for a regular or express passport or to replace a lost or damaged passport.
5. Submit the completed application to the Passport Office, an embassy, or a high commission abroad. This can be done in person or via registered mail, and processing time will vary depending on how and where the application is submitted.

Replacing a lost or stolen passport

A passport application for a lost or stolen passport must be accompanied by a notarized letter or affidavit stating relevant information regarding the loss or theft of the passport. This can be a crime report obtained from the police.

Processing time

Application forms for St Kitts and Nevis passports submitted to St Kitts’ Immigration Department or High Commission are typically processed in two to three weeks. The specific processing time will vary depending on application type, the volume of applications being processed, and additional documentation or check requirements. Generally, St Kitts and Nevis passport applications take several weeks to process.

St Kitts Passport Cost

The St Kitts and Nevis passport price varies depending on the application and your route to citizenship. There is a passport fee and applicants must also consider the cost of obtaining a police clearance certificate, bank fees, and postage in the overall passport cost. When applying for a passport through the St Kitts and Nevis citizenship by investment program, applicants must pay $350 per passport.

A higher government fee applies for successful applicants of the citizens by investment program. Here are the costs to apply through a St Kitts and Nevis High Commission.

• Citizens under 16: £75 ($100)
• Citizens over 16: £125 ($165)
• Old age pensioner (over 62): £75
• CBI citizens: £200 ($260)
• Lost or stolen passports: £200 / £250 ($325) for CBI citizens
• Damaged passports: £200 / £250 for CBI citizens

Any document requiring authentication by the High Commission is subject to a £50 ($65), and applicants must pay a FedEx fee of £75 for delivery.

Passport renewal

Your passport will be valid for five years for children under 16 and ten years for individuals older than 16, after which it must be renewed. St Kitts and Nevis Passport renewal applications must be submitted to the Passport Office or High Commission overseas. A passport renewal will cost £350 ($455).

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Frequently Asked Questions about St Kitts and Nevis Passports