Saint Kitts and Nevis

Saint Kitts and Nevishttps://wng-kosmos-wn-cms-uat.kaos.nibit.com.au:443/travel-safety/caribbean/saint-kitts-and-nevisSaint Kitts and Nevishttps://public-web-wn.uat.wng.me/travel-safety/caribbean/saint-kitts-and-nevis/st-kitts-travel-alerts-must-read-nowWhat are the issues affecting travelers in St Kitts and Nevis? Read the latest travel warnings and alerts.2020-11-03T11:00:00Z https://wng-kosmos-wn-cms-uat.kaos.nibit.com.au:443/travel-safety/caribbean/saint-kitts-and-nevis/st-kitts-travel-alerts-must-read-nowhttps://www.worldnomads.com<h2>Coronavirus (COVID-19) travel restrictions in St Kitts and Nevis – updated 3 November, 2020</h2> <p>The international airport reopened to all non-citizens and non-residents from 31 October.</p> <p>During Phase 1 of reopening to tourism, visitors will fall into one of three categories:</p> <ul> <li>Visitors from CARICOM Member States are part of the “Caribbean bubble”</li> <li>International travelers arriving from anywhere outside the “Caribbean bubble”</li> <li>Returning Nationals, Residents (who must show proof of a residency stamp in passport), Caribbean Single Market Economy (CSME) certificate holders and Work Permit Holders.</li> </ul> <h3>Entry requirements</h3> <ul> <li>All incoming passengers must fill out a <a href="https://www.knatravelform.kn/"> Travel Authorization Form</a></li> <li>Obtain a negative RT-PCR COVID-19 test result within 72 hours of travel, and upload to the authorization portal</li> <li>Upon arrival at the airport, you will undergo a health screening at the airport, including a temperature check and health questionnaire</li> <li>Everyone must download the SKN COVID-19 contact tracing mobile app, and use this for the first 14 days of travel</li> <li>The first 7 days, travelers from outside the Caribbean bubble will have their movement limited to the hotel property. On day 7 of their visit, they will be re-tested for COVID-19, and if their test result is negative, from day 8 will be allowed to travel beyond the confines of their accommodation and book specific tours.</li> </ul> <p>Wearing a face mask is mandatory in public, and social and physical distancing protocols must be followed, maintaining 6ft (1.8m) distance from others.</p> <p><a href="https://www.stkittstourism.kn/travel-advisory-update">Read the official St Kitts and Nevis travel advisory for the latest information</a>.</p> <p><strong><a href="/help/insurance/recent-events/coronavirus-faqs" target="_blank" title="Coronavirus FAQs">Wondering how your travel insurance might be affected by the COVID-19 outbreak? Find answers to some of our common questions about COVID-19</a>.</strong></p> <div class="AccordionSection nst-component nst-is-collapsed"><button class="AccordionSection-title nst-toggle">Hurricane Isaac - September 2018</button> <div class="nst-content"> <div class="AccordionSection-inner"> <h2>Hurricane Isaac - September 2018</h2> <p>Hurricane Isaac is currently tracking westwards towards the Caribbean, heading for the Lesser Antilles archipelago (which includes St Kitts and Nevis). Reports indicate that the hurricane is maintaining strength which may increase as it moves closer to the islands, bringing heavy rain and damaging winds. The National Hurricane Center indicates that Hurricane Isaac will cross the islands Wednesday night - Thursday and then enter the East Carribean Sea.</p> <p>Please check with authorities, follow any official warnings and listen to local news reports to monitor the situation. Failure to comply with directives from government authorities means you won't be covered by travel insurance.</p> <h3 id="how-to-survive-a-hurricane">How to Survive a Hurricane</h3> <p>The absolutely best way to survive a hurricane is to avoid one. Get away from it, but if you make the decision to leave make that decision early. Do not leave it until the last minute because you may find yourself caught without proper shelter.</p> <p>If you decide to stay and "ride it out" it is advisable to get to an authorized shelter. The locations of these will be broadcast, or locals will know where they are. If there is no shelter, prepare to "shelter in place" in an internal room without windows.</p> <p><strong>Once a "storm watch" has been issued, make sure you are prepared in the event that the watch becomes a "warning."</strong></p> <ul> <li>Fill the gas tank of your car</li> <li>Check batteries in flashlights and radios</li> <li>Have extra batteries on hand</li> <li>Secure all doors and windows</li> <li>Close shutters or board up the windows</li> <li>Have extra supplies on hand such as non-perishable food, clean drinking water, a half-gallon of water per person/per day (enough for a couple of days), and prescription drugs.</li> </ul> <p><strong>During the storm</strong></p> <ul> <li>Never go out during the storm. The winds can send flying debris into you causing injury and even death</li> <li>Stay away from windows and doors</li> <li>Keep on the alert for additional storm warnings. Hurricanes are known to spawn tornadoes so be prepared to take cover if one should strike</li> <li>While the storm is in progress, avoid using electrical appliances</li> <li>Stay off the telephone</li> <li>All pets should be secure in carriers. The storm will be a frightening experience for them as well, and they could injure themselves or you if they panic</li> <li>Do not light candles or lanterns; they could get blown over causing a fire</li> <li>The eye of the storm passing over could make you think the storm is over when the worst is still yet to come. Only use this calm in an extreme emergency to make critical repair.</li> <li>Only after an official "all clear" has been issued is it safe to come out.</li> </ul> <p><strong>After the storm</strong></p> <ul> <li>Beware of downed power lines and gas leaks</li> <li>Stay away from heavily damaged areas</li> <li>Listen to your radio for instructions.</li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> <div class="AccordionSection nst-component nst-is-collapsed"><button class="AccordionSection-title nst-toggle">Hurricane Maria - 18 September, 2017</button> <div class="nst-content"> <div class="AccordionSection-inner"> <h2>Hurricane Maria - 18 September, 2017</h2> <p>Hurricane Maria is predicted to pass over St Kitts & Nevis on Monday, and it may have stregthened to category 3 by that time. Beware of strong winds and flooding from heavy rain. If you have not already left the island you shold immediately seek the help of authorities in finding suitable shelter.</p> </div> </div> </div> <div class="AccordionSection nst-component nst-is-collapsed"><button class="AccordionSection-title nst-toggle">Hurricane Irma - 6 September, 2017</button> <div class="nst-content"> <div class="AccordionSection-inner"> <h2>Hurricane Irma - 6 September, 2017</h2> <p>Now classified as a Category 5, Hurricane Irma made landfall early this morning on St. Barthelemy, St. Martin, and Anguilla.  Widespread damage has been reported, but no casualties at this time.</p> <p>Irma is now heading towards Puerto Rico and threatening St. Kitts and Nevis, the Virgin Islands, Hispaniola, and Cuba.</p> <p>Travel warnings have been issued for Antigua, Barbuda, Anguilla, Montserrat, St. Kitts, and Nevis, Saba, St. Eustatius, and Sint Maarten, British Virgin Islands, U.S. Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico, Vieques, and Culebra, Dominican Republic from Cabo Engano to the northern border with Haiti, Guadeloupe, Southeastern Bahamas and the Turks and Caicos Islands.</p> <p>The United States has declared states of emergency in Florida, South Carolina, and Puerto Rico.</p> <p>Aside from extremely strong winds, Hurricane Irma is likely to create a storm surge of 11 feet or more, and large, breaking waves. Heavy rains could cause life-threating flash floods and mudslides.</p> </div> </div> </div>Getty Images/Derek Brumby 1 Getty Images St Kitts and Nevis flag

https://public-web-wn.uat.wng.me/travel-safety/caribbean/saint-kitts-and-nevis/safety-on-st-kitts-and-nevisVisitors are generally safe in the dual-island nation of Saint Kitts and Nevis, but here are a few tips to avoid petty crime on your vacation.2019-09-02T10:00:00Z https://wng-kosmos-wn-cms-uat.kaos.nibit.com.au:443/travel-safety/caribbean/saint-kitts-and-nevis/safety-on-st-kitts-and-nevishttps://www.worldnomads.com<h2>Caribbean island paradise</h2> <p>One of the greatest dangers for first-time visitors to St. Kitts is being struck dumb by the sheer beauty of the place. This is a popular destination for cruise ships, which is no surprise, as it's a quintessential Caribbean paradise, with white sandy beaches and clear water to swim in. Plus, the country is tiny, at just 104mi² (269.4 km²), but packed with hiking trails, crater lakes, a volcano, rainforests, wildlife and of course beaches.</p> <h2>Get used to island time</h2> <p>Some visitors complain of poor service on these two Caribbean islands. Much of this is due to the Caribbean concept of "Island time". You should expect that any request you make will take at least three times longer than you thought – that way you will have no issues with supposedly "poor service".</p> <h2>Wear a helmet</h2> <p>A popular method of traversing the island is to hire a scooter, but the price will not include a helmet. Always pay the extra and wear a helmet – the roads are in poor condition and the other road users are not renowned for their driving abilities. </p> <h2>Annoying beach vendors</h2> <p>Beach vendors can be a nuisance – be prepared to say no strongly if you do not want a massage or hair braiding.</p> <h2>Crime</h2> <p>A gang war in 2008 meant that St Kitts statistically became the murder capital of the world when 23 people were killed out of its tiny population of just 46,000.</p> <p>Police cracked down on the gangs and hanged one of the offenders in 2009.</p> <p>Since then the murder rate has dropped – but fears rose again when an elderly British couple were murdered on their vacation while in the Half Moon Courtyard area back in 2010.</p> <h2>Petty crime and theft</h2> <p>Petty street crime and burglary continue to occur in St. Kitts and Nevis. Visitors should take common-sense precautions. Avoid carrying large amounts of cash and use hotel safety deposit facilities to safeguard valuables and travel documents. Do not leave valuables unattended on the beach or in cars. Walking alone at night is strongly discouraged.</p> <h2>LGBTQ+ laws</h2> <p>LGBTQ+ travelers need to be aware of laws that apply to homosexuality. Same-sex relations between men is criminalized, however female sexual relationships are not illegal.</p> <p>There are no laws in place to protect people from discrimination or harassment on the account of sexual orientation or gender identity, and there is no recognition of same-sex marriages or partnerships.</p> <p>If you are traveling with your partner of the same sex, keep public displays of affection to a minimum and avoid being overt about your relationship status.</p> <p>Hopefully in the near future these laws will change and there will be equality for all (both locals and visitors to St. Kitts and Nevis). But for now, it's best to be cautious and avoid unwanted attention.</p>Getty Images/mikolajn 1544104548 Getty Images Port Zante in Basseterre town, St. Kitts And Nevis