Saint Kitts and Nevis
United States
United States visa for citizens of Saint Kitts and Nevis
Entry requirement
The United States requires citizens of Saint Kitts and Nevis to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- United States visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
Which United States visa?
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Set by CBP on the I-94 at entry, usually up to 6 months for visitors
- Fee
- US$185
- Processing time
- Interview wait times vary; most visas are decided at or shortly after the interview unless administrative processing is needed
All visa types for the United States
The United States’ tourist visa costs US$185 at the standard rate published by its authorities. Processing time, as the United States states it: Interview wait times vary; most visas are decided at or shortly after the interview unless administrative processing is needed. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Set by CBP on the I-94 at entry, usually up to 6 months for visitors.
Where citizens of Saint Kitts and Nevis apply for a visa for the United States
United States 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.
- Consular Agency of the United States in Fort-de-France348 km
Hôtel Valmenière 615, Avenue des Arawaks, 97200 Fort-de-France
- Embassy of the United States in Bridgetown576 km
U.S. Embassy Bridgetown Wildey Business Park 14006
- 597 km
The nearest US missions to Basseterre are in Fort-de-France, Martinique (348 km from Basseterre), Bridgetown, Barbados (576 km) and St. George's, Grenada (597 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of Saint Kitts and Nevis is decided by the United States, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.
US visas issued to citizens of Saint Kitts and Nevis
| Visas issued | FY 2024 | FY 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Visitor (B) | 3,459 | 2,684 |
| Student (F, M) | 121 | 98 |
| Exchange (J) | 16 | 16 |
| Work and treaty (H, L, O, E…) | 33 | 36 |
| Transit and crew (C, D) | 13 | 15 |
| Diplomatic and official (A, G) | 20 | 22 |
| Fiancé(e) (K) | 6 | 2 |
| Total | 3,668 | 2,873 |
| B visa refusal rate (adjusted) | 26.6% | 35.1% |
In fiscal year 2025 (October 2024 to September 2025) the United States issued 2,873 nonimmigrant visas to citizens of Saint Kitts and Nevis, the 130th highest number of the 206 nationalities listed. Visitor visas (B1/B2) made up 93%, student visas 3%. That is 22% fewer than in fiscal year 2024 (3,668).
From October 2025 to February 2026, citizens of Saint Kitts and Nevis received 701, 51% fewer than in the same months a year earlier.
For visitor visas (B1/B2) the State Department reports an adjusted refusal rate of 35.1% for citizens of Saint Kitts and Nevis in fiscal year 2025 (fiscal year 2024: 26.6%). The adjusted rate counts a refusal that was later overcome, for example with further documents, as an issuance. A rate below 3% is one of the conditions for a country to join the Visa Waiver Program.
These figures count visas issued to citizens of Saint Kitts and Nevis anywhere in the world, not only at the US missions in Saint Kitts and Nevis.
Source: US Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs, monthly nonimmigrant visa issuances up to February 2026 and adjusted refusal rates (public domain). US fiscal years run from October to September. How these figures are made
US citizens travelling to Saint Kitts and Nevis
United StatesSaint Kitts and Nevis Electronic travel authorisation (ETA) Saint Kitts and Nevis visa for citizens of the United States
Travel advice for the United States
- 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.
For a trip from Saint Kitts and Nevis to the United States, the published travel advice reads as follows: the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to the United States (updated 30 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for the United States (updated 30 October 2026).
Good to know
How long citizens of Saint Kitts and Nevis can stay in the United States
How long citizens of Saint Kitts and Nevis may stay in the United States 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
The United States has no embassy or career consulate in Saint Kitts and Nevis. Citizens of Saint Kitts and Nevis apply through a mission of the United States accredited to Saint Kitts and Nevis from abroad; the official visa portal of the United States names the right place.
The United States’ neighbours for citizens of Saint Kitts and Nevis
Cuba admits citizens of Saint Kitts and Nevis visa-free. Canada and Mexico require citizens of Saint Kitts and Nevis to obtain a visa in advance.
US citizens travelling to Saint Kitts and Nevis
US 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 180 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do citizens of Saint Kitts and Nevis need a visa for the United States?
The United States requires citizens of Saint Kitts and Nevis to hold a visa issued in advance.
Is there an embassy of the United States in Saint Kitts and Nevis?
No. The United States has no embassy in Saint Kitts and Nevis. The nearest US consulate is in Fort-de-France, Martinique, 348 km from Basseterre.
How much does the United States tourist visa cost?
The United States’ official sources give a standard fee of US$185 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Interview wait times vary; most visas are decided at or shortly after the interview unless administrative processing is needed.
Do US citizens need a visa for Saint Kitts and Nevis?
US 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 180 days.
Can citizens of Saint Kitts and Nevis enter the United States visa-free?
No; citizens of Saint Kitts and Nevis need a visa for the United States 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.