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Saint Kitts and Nevis
Saint Kitts and Nevis visa for Canadian citizens
Entry requirement
Canadian citizens need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for Saint Kitts and Nevis, obtained online before travel, for stays of up to 180 days.
- Maximum stay
- 180 days
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Saint Kitts and Nevis visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at sknhcottawa.gov.kn
Which Saint Kitts and Nevis visa?
Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Not fixed by the eTA: the immigration officer at the port of entry sets the length of stay according to the purpose of travel.
- Fee
- US$17
- Processing time
- Usually within 24 hours, depending on the processing period chosen; an expedited option is processed within 1 hour. Apply up to 3 months ahead; the portal recommends 2 weeks before travel.
Apply on Saint Kitts and Nevis Electronic Border Management System (eTA and ED Form)
All visa types for Saint Kitts and Nevis
For the ETA, Saint Kitts and Nevis’ official sources give a standard fee of US$17, and applications are made on knatravelform.kn. Processing time, as Saint Kitts and Nevis states it: Usually within 24 hours, depending on the processing period chosen; an expedited option is processed within 1 hour. Apply up to 3 months ahead; the portal recommends 2 weeks before travel. Longest stay on the ETA: Not fixed by the eTA: the immigration officer at the port of entry sets the length of stay according to the purpose of travel.
Where to apply in Canada
Citizens of Saint Kitts and Nevis travelling to Canada
Saint Kitts and NevisCanada Visa required Canada visa for citizens of Saint Kitts and Nevis
Travel advice for Saint Kitts and Nevis
- US State Department Level 1: Exercise normal precautions
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
- German Foreign Office No travel warning
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
Canadian citizens planning a trip to Saint Kitts and Nevis can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Saint Kitts and Nevis at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 6 July 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Saint Kitts and Nevis (updated 5 January 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Saint Kitts and Nevis (updated 13 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Canadian citizens can stay in Saint Kitts and Nevis
Canadian citizens may stay in Saint Kitts and Nevis for up to 180 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Saint Kitts and Nevis.
How Canadian citizens apply
Canadian citizens apply for the ETA for Saint Kitts and Nevis online on its official government portal before departure; it is linked to the passport they travel with.
Citizens of Saint Kitts and Nevis travelling to Canada
Citizens of Saint Kitts and Nevis must obtain a visa before travelling to Canada.
Frequently asked questions
Do Canadian citizens need a visa for Saint Kitts and Nevis?
Canadian citizens need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) for Saint Kitts and Nevis, obtained online before travel, for stays of up to 180 days.
How long can Canadian citizens stay in Saint Kitts and Nevis?
Canadian citizens can stay in Saint Kitts and Nevis for up to 180 days with an ETA.
How much does the Saint Kitts and Nevis ETA cost?
Saint Kitts and Nevis’ official sources give a standard fee of US$17 for the ETA. Processing time: Usually within 24 hours, depending on the processing period chosen; an expedited option is processed within 1 hour. Apply up to 3 months ahead; the portal recommends 2 weeks before travel.
Do citizens of Saint Kitts and Nevis need a visa for Canada?
Citizens of Saint Kitts and Nevis must obtain a visa before travelling to Canada.
Can Canadian citizens enter Saint Kitts and Nevis visa-free?
No; Canadian citizens need an ETA for Saint Kitts and Nevis.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.