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South Africa visa for citizens of Saint Kitts and Nevis

Visa required

Citizens of Saint Kitts and Nevis need a visa for South Africa, obtained before travel.

Where to apply
No mission in your country

Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index

Which South Africa visa?

Visitor's visa (section 11 of the Immigration Act) and visa-exempt holiday visits

Key facts

Fee
ZAR 425

All visa types for South Africa

South Africa’s tourist visa costs ZAR 425 at the standard rate published by its authorities.

Where citizens of Saint Kitts and Nevis apply for a visa for South Africa

South Africa has no embassy or consulate in Saint Kitts and Nevis on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.

South Africa looks after Saint Kitts and Nevis from abroad: the official diplomatic lists used here name an embassy in Kingston, Jamaica (1,491 km from Basseterre) as the responsible post. Measured from Basseterre, other South African embassies and consulates are closest in Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago (747 km) and Caracas, Venezuela (878 km). South Africa sets which of its missions takes applications from Saint Kitts and Nevis; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.

South African citizens travelling to Saint Kitts and Nevis

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Travel advice for South Africa

  • US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
  • 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.

Before travelling from Saint Kitts and Nevis to South Africa, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates South Africa at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 26 May 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to South Africa (updated 5 November 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for South Africa (updated 28 October 2026).

Good to know

How long citizens of Saint Kitts and Nevis can stay in South Africa

How long citizens of Saint Kitts and Nevis may stay in South Africa is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.

How citizens of Saint Kitts and Nevis apply

South Africa has no embassy or career consulate in Saint Kitts and Nevis. Citizens of Saint Kitts and Nevis apply through a mission of South Africa accredited to Saint Kitts and Nevis from abroad; the official visa portal of South Africa names the right place.

South Africa’s neighbours for citizens of Saint Kitts and Nevis

Zimbabwe, Botswana and Lesotho admit citizens of Saint Kitts and Nevis visa-free. Eswatini requires citizens of Saint Kitts and Nevis to obtain a visa in advance.

South African citizens travelling to Saint Kitts and Nevis

South African citizens do not need a visa for Saint Kitts and Nevis, but they need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) before departure; it covers stays of up to 90 days.

Frequently asked questions

Do citizens of Saint Kitts and Nevis need a visa for South Africa?

Citizens of Saint Kitts and Nevis need a visa for South Africa, obtained before travel.

Is there an embassy of South Africa in Saint Kitts and Nevis?

No. South Africa has no embassy in Saint Kitts and Nevis. Official diplomatic lists name its embassy in Kingston, Jamaica for Saint Kitts and Nevis.

How much does the South Africa tourist visa cost?

South Africa’s official sources give a standard fee of ZAR 425 for the tourist visa.

Do South African citizens need a visa for Saint Kitts and Nevis?

South African citizens do not need a visa for Saint Kitts and Nevis, but they need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) before departure; it covers stays of up to 90 days.

Can citizens of Saint Kitts and Nevis enter South Africa visa-free?

No; citizens of Saint Kitts and Nevis need a visa for South Africa obtained in advance.

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.