Saint Kitts and Nevis (KN)

Required for all immigration processing, bank KYC, employment and travel. Passport should be valid for at least 6 months beyond the intended stay. Saint Kitts and Nevis uses the Eastern Caribbean dollar (XCD) and the official language is English.

Most nationalities require an Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA) completed before arrival. Keep both printed and digital copies. Visitors from CARICOM member states and selected countries enter visa-free. Long-stay visitors and workers need a valid work permit or residence permit from the Ministry of National Security.

Required for dependant permit applications, school enrolment, citizenship matters, Citizenship by Investment (CBI) family applications and bank KYC. Saint Kitts and Nevis has been a Hague Apostille member since 1994; foreign birth certificates from Hague member countries require apostille. SKN uses English as its official language; non-English documents require certified English translation.

Required for spouse and dependant permits, estate planning, CBI family applications and some health or family benefits. Apostille from Hague member countries; non-English documents require certified English translation.

Required for residence permits, work permits, CBI applications and long-term immigration files. Obtain from every country of previous residence. SKN is a Hague Apostille member; foreign clearances from Hague member countries require apostille. Non-English certificates require certified English translation.

Required by banks, property lawyers and CBI-licensed agents. Acceptable documents include payslips, audited accounts, tax returns, company sale agreements and pension statements. CBI investment documentation must also demonstrate clean source of funds through the CIU (Citizenship by Investment Unit). Non-English documents require certified English translation.

Required for work permit applications (granted by the Ministry of National Security), bank account opening, payroll registration, Social Security contributions (Social Security Board) and tax registration (Inland Revenue Department).

Health insurance is strongly recommended and often requested by schools, employers and landlords. For a small twin-island nation, medical evacuation coverage (to Antigua, Trinidad or the USA) is particularly important for serious conditions. Confirm that your policy covers air ambulance evacuation.

Bring academic reports, transcripts, vaccination records and any special-needs assessments for school placement. SKN follows a Caribbean/UK-influenced school system; Cambridge-based O-level and CAPE qualifications are standard at secondary level.

A valid foreign driving licence accompanied by an IDP (or converted to a local SKN licence at the Registrar of Motor Vehicles) is required for driving. SKN drives on the left. Bring your driving history and no-claims record for insurance purposes.

Required for importing cats and dogs into Saint Kitts and Nevis. Core documents include a microchip certificate, rabies vaccination record, veterinary health certificate and an import permit from the Ministry of Agriculture. Confirm quarantine requirements and airline cargo rules well in advance.

Cross-border families, retirees and CBI applicants should bring existing estate and trust documents for review by a local lawyer. SKN has a well-established trust and offshore legal framework; apostille and certified English translation required for non-English estate documents used in SKN proceedings.