Foreign travel advice

St Kitts and Nevis

Summary

• Still current at: 2 April 2019
• Updated: 24 January 2019
• Latest update:

  This advice has been reviewed in full; Health section - revised guidance on sources of health information before travel

The hurricane season normally runs from June to November. You should monitor local and international weather updates from the US National Hurricane Centre and follow the advice of local authorities, including any evacuation orders. See Natural disasters

Consular support may be limited in St Kitts and Nevis as there is no British High Commission office.  However, the British High Commission in Bridgetown, Barbados, can provide consular support.

Most visits to St Kitts and Nevis are trouble-free but there have been incidents of crime including murder, armed robbery and sexual assault. See Crime

UK health authorities have classified St Kitts and Nevis as having a risk of Zika virus transmission. For information and advice about the risks associated with Zika virus, visit the National Travel Health Network and Centre website.

Although there’s no recent history of terrorism in St Kitts and Nevis, attacks can’t be ruled out. See Terrorism

Take out comprehensive travel and medical insurance before you travel. See Health

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