Saint Kitts and Nevis (KN)
Saint Kitts and Nevis is a small English-speaking federation of two volcanic Caribbean islands with a stable Westminster-style legal system, no personal income tax, a mature offshore and tourism economy, and the world's oldest citizenship-by-investment programme.
Capital: Basseterre
Region: Americas
Language: English
Currency: XCD ($)
Cost of living: Moderate (index 65)
Emergency: 911
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Emergency Numbers
Save these numbers before you need them.
General Emergency
911
Police
911
Fire Brigade
333 or 911
Ambulance
911
Poison Control
Use 911 or go to JNF General Hospital / Alexandra Hospital emergency department; there is no widely used dedicated national poison hotline.
Mental Health
Emergency: 911. For non-emergency support, contact Ministry of Health services, a private GP, employer EAP or church/community counsellors.
Domestic Violence
Emergency: 911. Support is available through police, Social Services and local NGOs; ask for discreet referral if using a clinic or hospital.
Child Protection
Emergency: 911. Report urgent child-safety concerns to police or Social Services.
Road Assistance
Use your insurer, rental company or mechanic contact; formal nationwide roadside assistance is limited.
Hospital emergency and private GP on-call arrangements
911 for emergencies
Out-of-hours urgent care is handled through hospital emergency departments and private doctors with on-call arrangements.
Emergency services operate 24/7; private clinics vary and may close weekends/holidays.
How to call emergency services in Saint Kitts and Nevis
Give island, parish, landmark and GPS pin where possible. Many addresses are landmark-based; save your home pin and nearest clinic before an emergency.