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Passport rank
26th
Visa-free travel to
154 Destinations
Saint Kitts and Nevis

Saint Kitts and Nevis

Saint Kitts and Nevis passport ranking

The St. Kitts and Nevis passport is currently ranked 26th place on the Guide Passport Index. It provides visa-free access to 154 destinations. This grants it an overall high mobility score and makes it a desirable passport. St. Kitts and Nevis passport holders have visa-free access and visas on arrival to countries such as Singapore, United Kingdom, Ukraine and the entire European Union. This allows almost instant travel opportunities worldwide. Nevisian passport holders do however require a visa to enter about 75 destinations in the world. Some countries where a visa is required are China, the United States and Australia.
St. Kitts and Nevis offers the oldest Citizenship by Investment program in the world. After a due diligence process and the necessary economic contribution to the country, applicants can obtain St. Kitts and Nevis citizenship and passport within 4 months.

Passport rank
26th
Visa-free travel to
154 Destinations

Saint Kitts and Nevis Passport Ranking

The Saint Kitts and Nevis passport ranking relative to other global passports is calculated by adding up the number of countries that allow Saint Kitts and Nevis passport holders to enter without a visa (i.e. visa-free countries) and those that allow Saint Kitts and Nevis passport holders to enter by obtaining a visa on arrival (i.e. visa-on-arrival countries) or electronic travel authorization (eTA). There are currently a total of 123 Saint Kitts and Nevis passport visa-free countries, 27 Saint Kitts and Nevis visa-on-arrival countries, and 4 eTA destinations.

Altogether, Saint Kitts and Nevis passport holders can enter a total of 154 destinations—either without a visa, through a visa on arrival, or via an eTA. As a result, the Saint Kitts and Nevis passport ranks 26 in the world.

Separate from these Saint Kitts and Nevis visa-free countries and visa-on-arrival countries, there are 75 additional destinations in which Saint Kitts and Nevis passport holders either need a physical visa to enter or an eVisa (i.e. visa required countries).

About Saint Kitts and Nevis

 

The Federation of Saint Christopher and Nevis is a former British colony consisting of 14 parishes spread over the two islands. The most important districts are Saint George, Saint John, and Saint Paul. The island nation is situated in the Caribbean, northwest of Guadeloupe. Its climate is tropical with little seasonal variations in temperature. The rainy season is from May to November. The terrain is volcanic with mountains in the interior.

The overall population is around 53,199 people. The capital of the country is Basseterre, which is also the most populous city with more than 14,000 inhabitants. Other major cities are Fig Tree, Monkey Hill, and Cayon. The country’s largest airport is Robert L. Bradshaw International Airport (SKB). The airport is named after the first Premier of Saint Kitts and Nevis: Robert Llewellyn Bradshaw. It provides access to destinations in the Caribbean and the United States.

The Nevisian culture is dominated by West African and the creole culture. The majority of the population is Protestant. The official language is English. St Kitts and Nevis’s legal system is based on the English common law. The government form is a federal parliamentary democracy under a constitutional monarchy. The chief of state is King Charles III. The head of government is the elected Terrance Drew.

The official currency is the Eastern Caribbean Dollar (XCD), which is permanently pegged to the USD at an exchange rate of XCD 2.7. Saint Kitts and Nevis is the 30th largest economy in the Caribbean and Latin American countries. The country has an open economy, generating a GDP of approximately $1.7 billion. Its citizens have a per capita income of $31,095. The GDP is mostly made up of the services and industry sectors. Tourism contributes to the vast majority of the GDP.

Saint Kitts and Nevis is filled with a variety of natural tourist attractions. It is known for its vast beaches and nature. Some of the major destinations include the Brimstone Hill Fortress, the scenic railway, the National Museum, Pinney’s Beach, and Romney Manor. The main tourist activities are fishing and watersports. The island nation has a total of approximately 1.2 million tourists visiting every year with the majority originating from North America and Europe.

The Saint Kitts and Nevis passport is highly desirable due to its high ranking and the many visa-free countries it grants citizens access to.

There are a few ways of obtaining Saint Kitts and Nevis citizenship, including descent, marriage, or Saint Kitts and Nevis citizenship by investment program.

Saint Kitts and Nevis Citizenship by Investment

Launched in 1984, the Saint Kitts and Nevis Citizenship by Investment program supports the country’s economic growth by allowing foreigners to purchase and obtain citizenship within 4 to 6 months, through one of the following avenues:

  • Making a minimum, non-refundable contribution of US $150,000 to the Sustainable Growth Fund (the total amount depends on the number of applicants)
  • Investing in a government-approved real estate project with a minimum value of US $200,000 (government fees apply, depending on the number of people included in the application)

Citizens of Saint Kitts and Nevis enjoy several advantages, including the following:

  • Dual citizenship
  • Inheritable citizenship
  • No taxes on non-residents

For personalized information on how to apply for Saint Kitts and Nevis citizenship, contact Guide Consultants through the following options:

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