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Saint Kitts and Nevis

Nationality · visas, permits and migration

Moved to OECD countries, 2023
421
Top destination, 2023
United States
U.S. non-immigrant visas, FY2025
2,873
UK visas issued, 2025
288
NationalityKNISO 3166
Year by year
Data as at 2025
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Visa requirements for a short visit

Whether citizens of Saint Kitts and Nevis need a visa for a short tourist or business visit, according to the legal lists. Rules change; check the official source before travelling.

DestinationShort visitLegal basis
Schengen areaNo visa for stays of up to 90 days in any 180-day periodRegulation (EU) 2018/1806 (consolidated 30.12.2025)
United KingdomNo visa; electronic travel authorisation (ETA) requiredImmigration Rules, Appendix Visitor / ETA National List
CanadaTemporary resident visa requiredIRPR s. 190, Schedule 1.1
Hong KongNo visa for visits of up to 90 daysImmigration Department (HKSAR), visit visa requirements, 31.12.2025
Source: Regulation (EU) 2018/1806 (consolidated 30 Dec 2025); UK Immigration Rules, Appendix Visitor and ETA National List; Canada IRPR s. 190 and Schedule 1.1; Immigration Department (HKSAR), visit visa requirements as at 31 Dec 2025Data as at Oct 2026

Where people from Saint Kitts and Nevis move

Inflows of foreign nationals by country of nationality, as recorded by each destination (OECD).

Inflows to OECD countries, 2023
  1. United States210
  2. Canada55
  3. Germany55
  4. Japan33
  5. France14
  6. Hungary9
  7. Netherlands7
  8. Switzerland6
  9. Luxembourg4
  10. Denmark4
  11. Italy4
  12. Norway3
  13. Estonia3
  14. Austria3
  15. New Zealand3

Inflows to all OECD countries by year

264527200020032006200920122015201820212023
2645272000200420082012201620202023
Data table
2000527
2001509
2002375
2003353
2004324
2005362
2006474
2007367
2008379
2009327
2010383
2011386
2012357
2013306
2014332
2015308
2016352
2017327
2018350
2019381
2020195
2021337
2022323
2023421
Share going to the top destination
49.9%
Destinations recording arrivals
15
Source: OECD, International Migration Database (OECD.ELS.IMD), accessed 24 Oct 2026Data as at 2023

Living abroad

People born in Saint Kitts and Nevis who live in another country: mid-year estimates of the international migrant stock (UN DESA). Where a destination records citizenship rather than country of birth, its foreign citizens are counted.

Largest destinations, 2024
  1. U.S. Virgin Islands7,107
  2. British Virgin Islands1,741
  3. Peru1,159
  4. Sint Maarten1,149
  5. Anguilla975
  6. Antigua and Barbuda515
  7. Curaçao294
  8. Chile207
  9. Dominican Republic153
  10. Montserrat121
  11. Barbados110
  12. Jamaica99

Living abroad by year

6,93614k19901995200020052010201520202024
6,93614k19902000201020202024
Data table
19909,854
199510,825
200011,826
200512,011
201011,543
201512,179
202013,154
202413,872
Living abroad, 2024
13,872
Change since 2000
+17.3%
Share living in the largest destination, 2024
51.2%
Source: United Nations, DESA Population Division, International Migrant Stock 2024 (CC BY 3.0 IGO)Data as at 2024

United States

Visas issued to citizens of Saint Kitts and Nevis by U.S. consulates (fiscal years, October–September) and certified PERM labor certifications.

Non-immigrant visas by class, FY2025
  1. B1/B22,674
  2. F195
  3. J116
  4. A213
  5. H1B12
  6. C38
  7. L27
  8. B27
  9. G45
  10. C1/D4

Non-immigrant visas by fiscal year

1,9133,825201720182019202020212022202320242025
1,9133,82520172019202120232025
Data table
20171,175
20181,794
20192,626
20201,179
2021638
20221,808
20233,825
20243,668
20252,873
Immigrant visas by class, FY2025
  1. F126
  2. IR525
  3. F413
  4. IR210
  5. F2B8
  6. F2A7
  7. IR17
  8. F33
Immigrant visas, FY2025
103
Certified PERM labor certifications, FY2024 (latest year with citizenship)
3
Source: U.S. Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs, monthly visa issuances (public domain); U.S. Department of Labor, OFLC PERM disclosure data (public domain)Data as at FY2025

Green cards and U.S. citizenship

People born in Saint Kitts and Nevis who became U.S. lawful permanent residents (green cards) or U.S. citizens, and admissions of citizens of Saint Kitts and Nevis with an I-94 record (DHS, fiscal years).

Green cards by fiscal year

1252502015201620172018201920202021202220232024
125250201520172019202120232024
Data table
2015220
2016250
2017240
2018250
2019240
2020110
2021110
2022140
2023150
2024190
Green cards by class of admission, FY2024
  1. Immediate relatives of U.S. citizens140
  2. Family-sponsored preferences50
Temporary worker admissions (I-94), FY2024
  1. Specialty occupations (H-1B)100
  2. Extraordinary ability (O-1, O-2)40
  3. Intracompany transferees (L-1)30
  4. Spouses and children20
  5. Other temporary workers10
Green cards, FY2024 (born in Saint Kitts and Nevis)
190
Naturalizations, FY2024 (born in Saint Kitts and Nevis)
240
I-94 admissions, FY2024 (citizenship)
15,670
Source: U.S. Department of Homeland Security, Office of Homeland Security Statistics, Yearbook of Immigration Statistics 2024 (public domain)Data as at FY2024

United Kingdom

Entry clearance visas issued to nationals of Saint Kitts and Nevis (Home Office) and students with a permanent address in Saint Kitts and Nevis (HESA).

Visas issued by group, 2025
  1. Study177
  2. Work83
  3. Visitor22
  4. Family5
  5. Other1

Visas issued by year

172344201020122014201620182020202220242025
172344201020132016201920222025
Data table
201021
201127
201253
201342
201463
201587
2016124
2017113
2018130
2019188
2020129
2021250
2022257
2023344
2024298
2025288
Students at UK universities, 2024/25
10
Source: Home Office, Immigration system statistics (year ending June 2026), Open Government Licence v3.0Data as at 2025

Canada

Permits and invitations for citizens of Saint Kitts and Nevis, by year the permit took effect (IRCC).

YearTFWP workIMP workStudyPermanent residentsExpress Entry invitations
202501545200
202401040255
202352530500
202201035150
202101530150
20203003055
201915520200
20181004055
201720530250
201620015250
201520525250
Source: IRCC, monthly open data (rounded to the nearest 5). Open Government Licence – CanadaData as at 2025

Australia

Temporary skilled visas (subclass 457 to 2018, then 482) granted to primary applicants who are citizens of Saint Kitts and Nevis, by financial year ending 30 June (Home Affairs).

Primary visas granted by financial year

112008–092014–152021–222025–26
112008–092014–152021–222025–26
Data table
2008–091
2010–111
2014–151
2018–191
2021–221
2022–231
2025–261
By stream, 2025–26
  1. Specialist Skills1
Granted, 2025–26
1
Share of all Australian grants, 2025–26
0.0%
Source: Department of Home Affairs (Australia), BP0014 Temporary Resident (skilled) visas granted, data locked at 30 Sep 2026 (data.gov.au, CC BY)Data as at 2025–26

Japan

Citizens of Saint Kitts and Nevis living in Japan at the end of each December, by status of residence (Immigration Services Agency of Japan). 2020 and 2021 were published only as database tables.

Foreign residents in Japan

31622012201420162018202220242025
31622012201420162018202220242025
Data table
20121
20131
20141
20151
20164
20176
20186
201912
202221
202338
202438
202562
By status of residence, December 2025
  1. Highly Skilled Professional24
  2. Business Manager20
  3. Dependent10
  4. Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services3
  5. Student3
  6. Spouse or Child of Japanese National2
Residents, December 2025
62
In work-related statuses
47
Share in work-related statuses
75.8%
Students
3
Source: Immigration Services Agency of Japan, Statistics on Foreign Residents (在留外国人統計), Table 1, end of December (e-Stat; Government of Japan Standard Terms of Use 2.0)Data as at Dec 2025

Residence permits in Europe

First residence permits issued to citizens of Saint Kitts and Nevis in EU and EFTA countries, 2025 (Eurostat).

First permits by reason
  1. Family115
  2. Other reasons78
  3. Education65
  4. Work43
First permits by country
  1. Greece69
  2. Spain60
  3. Hungary41
  4. Germany26
  5. Portugal20
  6. Switzerland12
  7. Ireland12
  8. Malta12
  9. France12
  10. Netherlands9
  11. Romania5
  12. Italy4
Work permits by type, 2025
  1. EU Blue Card7
  2. Highly skilled workers (national schemes)5
  3. Researchers3
  4. Other paid activities28
EU Blue Cards granted, 2024
7
Citizenships acquired in the EU, 2024
15
Students in EU/EFTA tertiary education, 2024
67
Refused entry at EU external borders, 2025
15
Valid residence permits, 31 Dec 2025
1,460
Long-term residence permits issued, 2025
59
Changed status into work, 2025
5
Source: Eurostat (migr_resfirst, migr_resbc11, migr_acq, educ_uoe_mobs02, migr_eirfs, migr_pop1ctz), CC BY 4.0Data as at 2024–2025

National statistics in Europe

Citizens of Saint Kitts and Nevis in the figures of national statistics offices: residence permits granted in Denmark, immigrations by grounds for settlement in Sweden and immigrants with a non-EU/EFTA nationality by migration motive in the Netherlands; Finland and Austria publish immigration and emigration by citizenship only.

CountryYearImmigrationEmigrationNet migration
Austria202513-2
Source: Danmarks Statistik, Statistikbanken VAN66 and VAN77M (CC BY 4.0); SCB (Statistics Sweden), Statistikdatabasen TAB1614 and TAB6670 (CC0); CBS (Statistics Netherlands), StatLine 84809NED (CC BY 4.0); Statistics Finland (Tilastokeskus), StatFin 11a8 (CC BY 4.0); Statistik Austria, OGD_bevwan020_AUSSENWAND_100 (CC BY 4.0)Data as at 2025

Foreign embassies and consulates in Saint Kitts and Nevis

Countries with an embassy or consulate in Saint Kitts and Nevis, as recorded in Wikidata.

CountryEmbassiesConsulates-generalConsulates
Taiwan1——
Countries
1
Missions
1
Source: Wikidata (CC0)Data as at Oct 2026

Remittances

Money that migrants send home: personal remittances received by Saint Kitts and Nevis, in current US dollars (World Bank).

Remittances received by year, US$ million

21422000200320062009201220152018202120242025
2142200020052010201520202025
Data table
200024
200125
200225
200327
200428
200514
200615
200716
200817
200916
201018
201118
201219
201321
201422
201524
201623
201725
201826
201942
202032
202137
202238
202337
202439
202540
Remittances received, 2025
US$40 million
Share of GDP, 2025
3.4%
Source: World Bank, World Development Indicators (CC BY 4.0)Data as at 2025

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