St. Maarten officially reopened for international tourism on July 1, 2020. Please note, for Nationals and Residents who wish to have RT-PCR Tests conducted on the public holidays Saturday, December 26, 2020 and Saturday, January 2, 2021 who are in quarantine in the Federation, there is a 50% increase to the USD 100 test cost. For United Kingdom travelers, please see the most recent press release for news on British Airways. Who’s allowed to enter St.Kitts and Nevis? Basseterre, St. Kitts (August 11, 2020) – In a press briefing today, the Prime Minister of St. Kitts & Nevis, Dr. the Hon. BASSETERRE, St Kitts – Despite an agreement by CARICOM and the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) leaders to gradually relax the restrictions for travel and open their borders, possibly by the first week of June, the prime minister of St Kitts and Nevis (SKN), Dr Timothy Harris, is intent on keeping the country in a State of Emergency and total lockdown for an indefinite period. If the visitors stay is less than 14 days, they will be asked to take a PCR-test before departing St. Kitts & Nevis. Travelers should regularly check the St. Kitts Tourism Authority (www.stkittstourism.kn) and Nevis Tourism Authority (www.nevisisland.com) websites for updates and information on travel requirements. 1-7 days: “Vacation in Place” travellers are not allowed to leave their hotel, only use hotel facilities and amenities. St. Kitts & Nevis has added a new property to the list of quarantine accommodations for Nationals/Residents. St Kitts and Nevis opens October (Facebook post from St Kitts and Nevis) Now, the nation is beginning a gradual reopening of its borders in October. The Prime Minister of St Kitts and Nevis, Dr Hon Timothy Harris, announced in a press conference that the border of the twin-island Federation would be open to the rest of the world on October 31 2020. St. Kitts and Nevis plans to reopen borders on October 31 International travelers from outside of the “Caribbean bubble”—including from the U.S.—must complete the form at covid19.gov.kn and provide negative PCR test results taken within 72 hours of travel. The cost for quarantine at the Government facility at Bird Rock Apartment Complex is USD 500.00, OTI is USD 500.00, at Potworks it is USD 400.00 and the cost for each COVID-19 test is USD 100.00. Before the Federation of St Kitts and Nevis opens its borders to international travelers again, the country is working to ensure visitors and locals are safe throughout the process.. Prime Minister Timothy Harris and his team will be using scientific advice, other countries' experiences and close coordination with Caribbean neighbors to develop a gradual and safe reopening plan. Furthermore, St. Kitts & Nevis has officially announced requirements for travelers arriving by sea vessel and has instituted a new requirement: a PCR-test for exit required for those staying less than 14 days. Additional updates will be published as we receive them. Going forward, we hope everyone, and their families remain safe and healthy. St. Kitts & Nevis reports the first confirmed case of COVID-19 since the reopening of the Federation’s borders on October 31, 2020. St. Kitts & Nevis officially opened its borders to international travel on October 31, 2020. Specifically, the “Travel Approved” program achieves two things: Visitors will also be asked to follow basic health and safety protocols of frequent handwashing and or sanitizing, physical distancing and mask wearing. Complete the Travel Authorization Form on the national website (www.travelform.gov.kn) and upload an official COVID 19 PCR negative test result from a CLIA/CDC/UKAS approved lab accredited with ISO/IEO 17025 standard, taken within 72 hours of travel. In conjunction with borders reopening, the Prime Minister announced that The St. Kitts Marriott Resort and Park Hyatt St. Kitts will reopen in October 2020. All nations can visit, but everyone will need to bring a negative test no older than 72 hours. Any traveler in this category will be allowed entry into the Federation and transported to approved accommodations, where they will stay at their cost for 14-days in quarantine. Returning Nationals and Residents may also opt to stay in pre-approved quarantine housing at their own cost, including appropriate security. If the traveler tests negative on day 8 they are allowed, through the hotel’s tour desk, to book select excursions and access select destination sites (listed above under requirements for International Travelers). At their advice, the Federation has successfully flattened the curve. Travelers should regularly check the St. Kitts Tourism Authority and Nevis Tourism Authority websites for updates and information. They should also bring a copy of the negative COVID 19 PCR test for their trip. Timothy Harris, Prime Minister of St. Kitts & Nevis announced that St. Kitts & Nevis has withdrawn from the “Caribbean bubble” immediately. The Government of St. Kitts and Nevis closed the borders to all commercial airline flights on March 25. St Kitts and Nevis is planning to reopen its borders for international tourism, according to Prime Minister Dr Timothy Harris. In a press briefing today, the Prime Minister of St. Kitts & Nevis, Dr. the Hon. The Federation of St Kitts and Nevis will open its borders upon scientific advice, other countries' experience and close coordination with other Caribbean neighbours. International travelers must have their negative PCR-test and booked accommodation to complete the Travel Authorization Form required for entry. Download the SKN COVID-19 contact tracing mobile app (full details yet to be released), to be used for the first 14 days of travel or less. BASSETERRE, St Kitts – Despite an agreement by CARICOM and the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) leaders to gradually relax the restrictions for travel and open their borders, possibly by the first week of June, the prime minister of St Kitts and Nevis (SKN), Dr Timothy Harris, is intent on keeping the country in a State of Emergency and total lockdown for an indefinite period. This would allow for the resumption of air and sea commercial traffic carrying international passengers into the Federation’s ports. St Kitts-Nevis, like many Caribbean countries had closed its borders as a result of the coronavirus (COVID-19) and Harris described the decision to reopen the borders … Prime Minister Dr. Timothy Harris speaking at a press conference said the government was preparing St. Kitts and Nevis to be ready to engage the global community as soon as all is reasonably well. Returning Nationals, Residents (proof of residency stamp in passport), Caribbean Single Market Economy (CSME) certificate holders and Work Permit HoldersTravelers who are returning Nationals, Residents (proof of residency stamp in passport), Caribbean Single Market Economy (CSME) certificate holders and Work Permit Holders). https://eturbonews.com/578832/st-kitts-nevis-to-re-open-borders-in-october As per the Prime Minister, the border of Saint Kitts and Nevis is currently closed to international travel. The change is an increase of 50% to the USD100 base test cost, should they wish to have tests on the public holidays of December 26th, 2020 and January 2nd, 2021. At this time the only tour open to International Travelers is the Kittitian Highlights tour which includes a visit to Timothy Hill overlook, the capital city of Basseterre’s historical sites and Brimstone Hill Fortress, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This is a direct result of the Federation’s “all society approach” and adherence to established protocols including social distancing, handwashing and mask-wearing that remain in place. Basseterre, St. Kitts, March 24, 2020 (SKNIS): To continue protecting citizens and residents against COVID-19 (Novel Coronavirus), the Government of St. Kitts and Nevis has decided to close the Federation’s borders to all commercial flights until April 07, 2020. In addition, any International Traveler who arrives from the UK will be required to quarantine at their hotel and not “Vacation in Place” for the duration of their stay or mandatory 14 day quarantine in the Federation, for December 26, 2020 to January 2, 2021. The confirmed case is a returning National/Resident, who arrived alone on a private charter and currently remains in a Government quarantine facility. Transit time must be supported by official documentation and sail clear advance notification system. 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. Commercial flights to the Federation of St Kitts and Nevis remain on hold, the government announced this week. Timothy Harris, announced that the Federation expects to reopen its borders, October 2020. If the traveller tests negative on day 8 they are allowed, through the hotel’s tour desk, to book select excursions and access select destination sites (listed above under requirements for International Travellers). International travelers must have their negative RT-PCR test and booked accommodation to complete the Travel Authorization Form required for entry. See more information on Belize reopening for tourism with all entry protocols This update outlines three changes that have been made to the travel requirements for visitors arriving to the Federation. Undergo a health screening at the airport which includes a temperature check and a health questionnaire. The Federation's phased approach for reopening outlines the specific travel requirements for travelers arriving by Air and Sea for Phase 1. All persons who have arrived to St. Kitts from the UK to-date were required to present a negative RT-PCR test upon arrival, underwent a health screening at the airport and will remain at their approved hotel and undergo serial testing for the duration of their stay in St. Kitts & Nevis. The training aims to educate stakeholders in the health and safety protocols and standards that must be met in order to obtain the “Travel Approved” certification and seal from the respective Tourism Authority that will be required for them to operate. The six ports are: The Deepwater Port, Port Zante, Christophe Harbor, New Guinea (St. Kitts Marine Works), Charlestown Pier and Long Point Port. St. Kitts and Nevis Target October for Reopening Borders by Jessica Montevago / August 13, 2020 St. Kitts and Nevis plan again to open to international tourism by October. Travelers staying 7 nights or less, are required to take a PCR-test 72 hours prior to departure. Please note there has been a change in testing costs for Nationals/Residents who are required to quarantine for 14 days in a government facility in the Federation for the Public Holidays Saturday, December 26th, 2020 and Saturday, January 2nd 2021. Borders remain open only for essential purposes such … Undergo a focused health screening at the airport. 8 -14 days: visitors will undergo a RT-PCR test (USD 100, Resident/Nationals’ cost) on day 7. 8-14 days: “Vacation in Place” travellers are required to conduct a RT-PCR Test (150 USD visitors’ cost), if negative they can participate in the St. Kitts Highlights Tour by Travel Approved Certified Taxi/Tour Operators. St. Kitts & Nevis will once again welcome tourists and open its borders beginning Oct. 31, one of the last Caribbean destination to do so. Koi, a Curio Collection by Hilton hotel, will reopen in the fourth quarter of 2020. If the traveler tests negative on day 8 they are allowed, through the hotel’s tour desk, to book select excursions and access select destination sites (details on available tours below). It offers “Travel Approved” training for tourism stakeholders and awards the “Travel Approved” seal to those businesses which meet, both the St. Kitts Tourism Authority and Ministry of Health inspections standards.