According to medicinelearners, Saint Kitts and Nevis (English: Saint Kitts and Nevis) is a country in the Caribbean Sea (North America) consisting of the islands of Saint Kitts and Nevis and a number of rocky outcrops. Both islands are part of the Windward Islands of the Lesser Antilles. The capital of Saint Kitts and Nevis is Basseterre. Some major cities in Saint Kitts and Nevis are: Charlestown, Sadlers and Cayon.
According to ejiaxing, Saint Kitts and Nevis is known as tropical islands where the sun always shines. The islands consist of volcanic mountains and rainforests and have a beautiful coastline with sandy beaches and clear blue water where you can dive and snorkel. About 400 ships have sunk in the waters around Saint Kitts and Nevis, of which only 12 have been discovered. So you can do excellent wreck diving here. In addition, there are many colorful fish and coral reefs. Other sports that can be practiced are golf and cricket. The country is also known worldwide as a tax haven. The banking sector therefore has a major influence on the country’s economy. The production of sugar cane, salt and cotton is also part of this.
Where is Saint Kitts and Nevis?
Travel information of Saint Kitts and Nevis
Official name: Federation of Saint Kitts and Nevis
Continent: North America
Area: 261 km²
Capital: Basseterre
Country code: KN, KNA
Population: 53,821 inhabitants (2020)
Form of government: Parliamentary monarchy
Highest point: 1,156 m (Mount Liamuiga)
Distance (Amsterdam – Basseterre): 6,987 km
Flight time: approximately 9 hours
Travel advice
Current status: No special security risks.
Current color code: Green.
Corona
Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), there may be (temporary) measures in place in Saint Kitts and Nevis that you as a tourist may have to deal with. For the most up-to-date corona travel advice, please refer to our special coronavirus travel advice page. For the number of current corona infections, number of deaths and various corona-related graphs of Saint Kitts and Nevis, please visit Countryaah.
Travel offer
On our travel offer page you will find an overview of reliable travel organizations that offer complete trips and holidays to Saint Kitts and Nevis. In addition, you will find an overview of separate travel components (car rental, hotels and airline tickets) with which you can compose your ideal trip yourself.
Travel guides and maps
Are you looking for a travel guide, map, walking map, cycling map, book or DVD about Saint Kitts and Nevis?
Excursions, activities and day trips
With the help of Countryaah you can reserve an excursion, activity, tour, entrance ticket and/or day trip for your stay in Saint Kitts and Nevis at a discount. This way you are assured of a place, in some cases you can skip the queue and you can already plan your travel program.
Weather and climate
Saint Kitts and Nevis has a tropical climate. Temperatures are around 28 degrees all year round. Hurricanes occur regularly on these islands.
The current weather (weather forecast) and a weather forecast for Saint Kitts and Nevis can be found on our extensive weather page.
Detailed information about the climate of Saint Kitts and Nevis can be found at Climate info.
Best time
January, February, March and April are the best months to travel to Saint Kitts and Nevis. This avoids the rainy and hurricane season.
Language
English is the official language in Saint Kitts and Nevis.
Would you like to translate from or into English for free? Use the Google translator for this.
Travel documents
You must have a passport that is valid for at least 6 months upon arrival in Saint Kitts and Nevis.
A visa is not required if you are staying in Saint Kitts and Nevis for less than 3 months.
Embassies and consulates
Below is an overview of relevant diplomatic representations, including addresses and contact details.
Netherlands Embassy in Trinidad and Tobago (also for Saint Kitts and Nevis):
netherlandsworldwide.nl.
Dutch consulate in Saint Kitts and Nevis: netherlandsworldwide.nl.
For urgent assistance, you can contact the Ministry of Foreign Affairs 24/7 on +31247247247.
Vaccination (inoculation)
For a visit to Saint Kitts and Nevis it is advisable to get one or more vaccinations.
For extensive vaccination advice and to make a vaccination appointment at home, please visit Thuisvaccinatie.nl. You can also see here whether your health insurance reimburses the vaccination(s).
Money and Currency
In Saint Kitts and Nevis, the currency is the East Caribbean dollar (XCD).
The current position of this currency (currency, currency) can be found on our exchange rate page.
An overview of all ATMs in Saint Kitts and Nevis can be found on our ATMs page.
Price level
The prices in Saint Kitts and Nevis are a lot higher than in the Netherlands. The price difference with the Netherlands is +20% on average. Some examples are: restaurants (13% cheaper), food (60% more expensive), imported beer in catering (4% cheaper), cigarettes (68% cheaper) and public transport (57% cheaper). Please note that the price difference in tourist areas, especially during high season, may vary.
Tipping
In Saint Kitts and Nevis it is customary to tip. Sometimes service costs are already included in the bill. If this has not already been done, it is increasingly common to give a tip, especially in the big cities. Good service is about 10% tip.
Time difference
During our summer time, it is 6 hours earlier in Saint Kitts and Nevis.
During our winter time it is 5 hours earlier in Saint Kitts and Nevis.
Saint Kitts and Nevis has no difference between winter time and summer time.
Find the local time, date and time zone for Saint Kitts and Nevis on our time difference page.
Traffic and route
In Saint Kitts and Nevis you must drive on the left.
You must apply for a temporary driver’s license in Saint Kitts and Nevis to operate a motor vehicle. This is possible at the ‘Traffic Department’ on presentation of the Dutch driver’s license.
With the Google route planner you can compile a route description from, to or within Saint Kitts and Nevis.
Electricity In Saint Kitts and Nevis you may need an adapter plug and/or converter
in some cases. More information about common plugs and sockets in Saint Kitts and Nevis can be found on our electricity page.
Emergency services
If you need help from the police, fire brigade and/or ambulance in an emergency, you can use the emergency numbers below.
– Police: 911
– Fire: 333
– Ambulance: 911
Tap water
It is not recommended to drink water from the tap.
If you are unable to buy bottled water, use a water purifier to purify the water or boil the water for 5 minutes. After this you can safely use it as drinking water and for things like brushing teeth, cleaning lenses and washing vegetables and / or fruit. More information about drinking water and/or the purchase of water purification products can be found on our drinking water page.
News from Saint Kitts and Nevis
Find the latest news related to Saint Kitts and Nevis on Google news.
An overview of the newspapers from Saint Kitts and Nevis can be found at Abyznewslinks.
Internet
Websites from Saint Kitts and Nevis end in.kn.
Saint Kitts and Nevis official website: stkittstourism.kn.
Telephony
The country code (international access code) to call someone in Saint Kitts and Nevis is 001869 or +1869.
Do you want to call the Netherlands from Saint Kitts and Nevis? Then use the Dutch country code 01131.
(If you use a country code, you must leave out the first 0 of the number to be called.)
Telephone numbers can be found in the Telephone Directory of Saint Kitts and Nevis.
Company details can be found in the Yellow Pages of Saint Kitts and Nevis.
Photos and videos
On Flickr you will find a nice collection of photos of Saint Kitts and Nevis.
On Youtube you will find a nice collection of videos from Saint Kitts and Nevis.
Holidays
An overview of all public holidays in Saint Kitts and Nevis can be found on Beleven.org.
Reviews and travel experiences
On Zoover and TripAdvisor you will find reviews from travelers about accommodations (eg hotels and holiday homes), restaurants and destinations in Saint Kitts and Nevis, supplemented with photos, videos and places of interest.
Travelogues
Are you looking for a travelogue about Saint Kitts and Nevis?
Here you will find travel reports and experiences of travelers who have previously visited Saint Kitts and Nevis. It is also possible to keep a free diary of your trip for family and/or friends.
Nature and world heritage
An overview of the protected nature areas (including national parks, reserves and wildlife parks) in Saint Kitts and Nevis can be found on Protected Planet.
An overview of the world heritage sites in Saint Kitts and Nevis can be found on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
Customs rules
Do you want to know how much you are allowed to import and export when traveling to Saint Kitts and Nevis? On the IATA website you will find an overview with the maximum quantities of cigarettes, alcohol and money, among other things. If you stick to these quantities, you don’t have to declare anything to customs. You will also find the laws and regulations regarding the entry of pets on this website.
Relevant Legislation
Below you will find relevant laws and regulations that you may encounter while visiting Saint Kitts and Nevis.
– Alcohol: Buying and/or drinking from the age of 18.
– Alcohol and traffic: Maximum allowed alcohol content is 0.
– Tobacco: Unknown
– Smoking ban: No
– Homosexuality: Not allowed for men (imprisonment up to 10 years), allowed for women.
Did you know that…
…Saint Kitts and Nevis is only 10 km from the Dutch Sint-Eustatius?
…Saint Kitts and Nevis also bears the name Saint Christopher and Nevis?
…84% of Saint Kitts and Nevis is pristine?
… Nevis has long wanted to make itself independent of Saint Kitts?
…Saint Kitts and Nevis were the first to be inhabited in the Caribbean?
…Saint Kitts and Nevis was once known as the Gibraltar of the West Indies?
