Nationals and Residents overseas who cannot return by the deadline will need to remain offshore until the border closing is lifted.
BASSETERRE, ST. KITTS – To date, St. Kitts & Nevis has no confirmed cases of COVID-19. Together with the world, St. Kitts & Nevis is navigating the rapid changes taking place as a result of a shared global effort to control the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19). During this time, our foremost priority is to protect the health and safety of all citizens, visitors and residents.
To help control the spread of the virus, the Government of the Federation of St. Kitts & Nevis is now taking the following actions to protect our borders, citizens and residents.
Effective on March 25, 2020, at 11:59 pm, the Federation of St. Kitts & Nevis will be closing its borders to:
1) All commercial airline flights until April 7, 2020.
2) Medevac or medical emergency flights are an exception and will be allowed should the need arise.
3) International air cargo and cargo by seafaring vessels will be allowed in order to maintain connectivity that enables the Federation to import needed commodities such as food, fuel, medical supplies and equipment.
4) Nationals and Residents overseas who cannot return by the deadline will need to remain offshore until the border closing is lifted.
5) Immigration, Customs, Coast Guard and the Royal St. Christopher & Nevis Police Force, will be enforcing all border controls.
Travellers are advised to contact their travel advisor, travel provider, hotel and/or airline for information about fees and policies for rescheduling or cancelling trips.
"We look forward to welcoming everyone to our twin-island destination once again when this time of uncertainty is behind us. In the meantime, we ask all persons to stay informed about the latest news and developments relating to COVID-19 and to take all recommended precautions including everyday preventative actions to help stem the spread of the virus, including frequent handwashing and practicing social distancing."
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