Effective Saturday, December 11th, 2021, fully vaccinated international travellers, nationals and locals arriving by Air into the Federation are no longer required to test upon arrival or Vacation in Place (quarantine) for 24-hours while awaiting test results. Fully Vaccinated cruise passengers upon arrival at Port Zante, Charlestown or South Friars are now allowed to fully integrate (Free Flow) into the Federation.
Only vaccinated travellers may visit St. Kitts and Nevis. Effective December 11, 2021 children 12 and older must also be fully vaccinated in order to travel to St. Kitts and Nevis. Exemptions are in place for Citizens and Residents of the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis and children under the age of 12 accompanying their fully vaccinated parents or guardians. 
“The end of our Vacation in Place protocol for Air Travelers and Free Flow for Cruise passengers are major achievements in our phased approach to tourism recovery in the Covid 19 Pandemic,” said Lindsay F.P. Grant, Minister of Tourism, Transport and Ports. “We will maintain all tourism protocols through Travel Approved Certification for both air and cruise passengers. All stakeholders must be vaccinated to operate Travel Approved taxi/tours, attractions, excursions, restaurants, bars, or provide vendor services such as hair braiding. We are confident that our continued focus on a phased reopening will enable a meaningful rebound of the industry.”
Travellers must continue to show proof of vaccination to visit attractions or book tour experiences. Excursions must be scheduled through the concierge desk at Travel Approved Hotels or Resorts and must utilize Travel Approved Taxis.
The following attractions are now accessible with proof of vaccination:
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Brimstone Hill Fortress and National Park
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Carambola Beach Club
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Caribelle Batik
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Fairview Great House
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Palms Court Gardens
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Port Zante including vendors from Amina Craft Market and Black Rocks
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St. Kitts Scenic Railway
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Vibes Beach Bar
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Reggae Beach
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Spice Mill
“The evolution of our protocols and the end of our Vacation in Place quarantine will make St. Kitts and Nevis even more competitive for travellers planning trips for 2022,” said Racquel Brown, CEO of the St. Kitts Tourism Authority. “With seamless integration into the Federation, travellers can enjoy our quintessential Caribbean experiences that engage the senses.”
This change comes on the heels of other significant announcements. International travellers can now plan overnight stays at multiple hotels or book a twin-island getaway between St. Kitts and Nevis. Fully vaccinated Nationals and Residents are also able to book hotel stays for staycation experiences and can enter the Port Zante site while cruise ships are in port. Individuals must show a photo ID alongside a photocopy or original vaccination card in order to enter retail stores, bars, restaurants and casinos.
All Travel Protocols and Requirements remain in place for the Federation of St. Kitts & Nevis, including the submission of negative test results from an RT PCR test 72 hours prior to arrival. Please see https://www.stkittstourism.kn/
Below are the travel requirements for fully vaccinated travellers as of December 11, 2021:
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All travellers 12 and older must be fully vaccinated. A traveller is considered fully vaccinated when two weeks have passed since receiving their second dose of a two-dose vaccine series (Pfizer/BioNTech, Moderna, AstraZeneca/Oxford, Sinopharm or Sinovac), or two weeks after they have received a single dose vaccine (Johnson & Johnson). Mixing of approved vaccines for St. Kitts and Nevis is accepted.
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Submit a covid-19 RT-PCR negative test result from a CLIA/CDC/UKAS approved lab accredited with ISO/IEO 17025 standard, taken 72 hours prior to travel. These tests must be taken by nasopharyngeal sample. (no self-samples, rapid tests or home tests will be considered valid – visit testfortravel.com to find a testing location near you).
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Fill out the embarkation form and all other supporting documentation.
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Fully vaccinated travellers will be required to submit a copy of their official vaccination record card including dates when doses were administered.
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All incoming travellers must have hard copies of their KNA travel form, negative RT-PCR test results, vaccination record card and taxi fare as only Travel Approved taxis will be allowed to transport travellers to their accommodations.
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Forms must be submitted no later than 24 hours prior to travel: visit here to access the form, upload test results and vaccination record card.
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All travellers will have their temperature checked and answer a series of health screening questions, including health and travel history.
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In the event a traveller exhibits any covid symptoms during the health screening, the traveller will be required to take a covid-19 test on-site at the traveller’s expense.
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Book at travel approved hotel for international travellers:
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Golden Rock Inn
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Montpelier Plantation & Beach
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Oualie Beach Resort
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Paradise Beach
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Park Hyatt, St. Kitts
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Royal St. Kitts Hotel
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St. Kitts Marriott Beach Club
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St. Kitts Marriott Resort
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The Four Seasons, Nevis
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Timothy Beach Resort
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Antigen tests are available for outbound air travellers whose countries of origin accept approved rapid testing upon return from international destinations. RT-PCR testing is also available. The Federation has removed the exit testing requirement for travellers whose countries of origin do not require return testing.
International travellers who would like to stay at a private rental home or condo must stay at a property that has been pre-approved as quarantine housing at their own cost, including security.
Edited by: Stephen Morton
