Saint Kitts and Nevis: do South Africans need a visa?

South Africans need an online travel authorisation before flying to Saint Kitts and Nevis. You can stay up to 90 days per visit.

Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA) required before travel; no visa. All travellers must submit information on the official Electronic Border Management System before departure.1 2 3

Before you travel

Purpose of visit

Not published by official sources

Passport validity

At least 6 months after arrival (UK advice; check with airline).2

Not yet confirmed by an official source

How to apply

Apply on www.knatravelform.kn before departure. Reported fee: US$17 for a single-entry eTA valid 90 days (Wikipedia; not shown on the official homepage). Non-compliance can lead to denied boarding or a penalty fee on arrival.1 4

Confirmed by other governments' official advice

Where South Africans apply

Online only at knatravelform.kn. No St Kitts and Nevis mission in South Africa found.1

Not yet confirmed by an official source

Travel insurance

Not published by official sources

Return or onward ticket

Not published by official sources

Proof of funds

Not published by official sources

Accommodation or invitation

Not published by official sources

Vaccinations, including yellow fever on return to South Africa

Destination rule: a yellow fever certificate is needed only if you arrive from a country with yellow fever transmission risk; South Africa is not a risk country. Return to South Africa: this country is not a yellow fever risk country, so no certificate is needed on return, unless you transited through a risk country (for example via Panama or South America) on the way.2

Confirmed by other governments' official advice

Arrival forms

The eTA / pre-departure submission at knatravelform.kn is the arrival form.1

Confirmed on an official government source

Extending your stay and overstaying

Extensions through the St Kitts and Nevis Immigration Department.2

Not yet confirmed by an official source

Transit

Not published by official sources

Travelling with children

Not published by official sources

What changed

26 May 2025eTA system implemented for visa-exempt visitors.

Sources

Official

The destination's own government

1St Kitts and Nevis Electronic Border Management System (Ministry of National Security) knatravelform.kn

Other government

Official advice from other governments

2UK FCDO travel advice gov.uk

Reference

Used to find official sources, never the final word

3Wikipedia, Visa requirements for South African citizens en.wikipedia.org
4Wikipedia, Visa policy of Saint Kitts and Nevis en.wikipedia.org

Last researched 5 October 2026. Rules change; confirm with the embassy before you book.