Starting May 26, 2025, Saint Kitts and Nevis is taking a bold step in travel technology. The government has introduced a new Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) system, making entry into this Caribbean twin-island country faster, easier, and more secure. 

The move helps keep the nation open to visitors while boosting safety for everyone, locals and travellers alike & can get & Apply for Saint Kitts And Nevis eTA online.

What’s New About the eTA?

The new eTA lets travellers complete all the paperwork online before they even board their flight. The goal? Make the whole journey smoother and cut down the time spent at the airport. 

It also adds another layer of security by allowing authorities to check travellers before they arrive.

• Every visitor must have their approved eTA in hand before leaving their home country, and show it again when they reach Saint Kitts and Nevis.
• The online form is quick and user-friendly, taking about five minutes from start to finish.
• The system supports several languages, so people from all over can apply without any hassle.

Easy Application, Simple Steps

1. Fill out a secure eTA application online
2. Share your basic travel details and upload the needed documents
3. Wait for approval, which you’ll get by email

Travellers can send in their eTA application up to 90 days ahead of their trip. If you apply before September 1, 2025, you’ll pay a reduced service fee. From that date forward, the regular fee will apply. 

Once approved, the eTA is valid for 90 days or until your passport runs out, whichever comes first.

Travel Tech for the Modern Era

The new eTA isn’t just about convenience; it marks a leap forward in how Saint Kitts and Nevis handles tourism and border security.

Here’s what changes:

• Better Security: The eTA screens travellers before they land, making it easier to spot and stop risks early.
• Less Waiting: Immigration lines will move faster since much of the process is digital.
• All-in-One Digital Tools: The eTA connects with other services, like online customs forms and even buying a local SIM card.
• More Efficient Borders: Less paperwork means border staff can focus on the important stuff.
• Boost for Tourism and Jobs: By making visits easier, the country hopes to draw in more tourists, growing opportunities in hotels, transport, and other travel-related jobs.

Fast-Track Arrival With Face Recognition

Apply for the eTA, and you’ll get access to Fast-Track Arrival via a new Facial Biometric Corridor, launching June 2, 2025. This means a touch-free, nonstop path through immigration, one more way Saint Kitts and Nevis is modernizing travel.

Who Doesn’t Need an eTA?

If you’re a citizen or resident of Saint Kitts and Nevis or from another OECS (Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States) country, you’re off the hook for the eTA. You’ll just need to complete the usual Online Immigration and Customs ED Form, which stays free for you.

These travellers don’t pay the eTA service charge:

• Citizens or residents of Saint Kitts and Nevis
• OECS member countries
• CARICOM (Caribbean Community) nations
• Accredited diplomats
• Kids under 2
• In-transit travelers
• Flight and vessel crew on duty
• Active military or rescue teams

Leading the Caribbean Into the Digital Age

By bringing in the eTA, Saint Kitts and Nevis joins other nations adopting smarter, digital border controls. The government says this upgrade will help keep travel safe and simple, support regional progress in digital tech, and keep Saint Kitts and Nevis at the top of every traveller’s list.

For more details or to start your eTA application, visit the Saint Kitts and Nevis travel portal.

Content Disclaimer: Although this information was last updated in June 2025, we recommend verifying with the appropriate agencies, embassies, and airlines to ensure complete accuracy regarding your travel plans.