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St. Kitts & Nevis announced it will be reopening its borders for international tourism in October stated Prime Minister Timothy Harris. The reopening date has been set for October 31st.
This would allow for the resumption of air and sea commercial traffic carrying international passengers into the Federation’s ports.
Entry Requirements
St. Kitts and Nevis Entry:
- Complete online travel authorization.
- Check if you require a visa to visit St. Kitts and Nevis.
- Upload your negative PCR test to the travel authorization.
- Book and confirm hotel confirmation and approved hotel.
- Follow quarantine requirements and testing schedule
- Follow all health protocols while in St. Kitts and Nevis.
Travelers should have valid travel insurance that covers Covid-19 for the duration of their trip.
What Hotels are Reopening?
The Prime Minister announced that the Federation’s major hotels remain committed partners to the tourism sector.
The following hotels are approved for guests under strict safety protocols:
- The St. Kitts Marriott Resort – Opening October
- Park Hyatt St. Kitts – Opening Ocotber
- Koi, a Curio Collection by Hilton hotel – will reopen in the fourth quarter of 2020.
- The Royal St. Kitts Hotel – Now Open
- The Four Seasons Resort Nevis – Announcing soon
Tourism Safety Protocols
In preparation for the reopening, the St. Kitts is conducting training for over 5,000 tourism businesses including hotels.
The training will educate tourism businesses in the health and safety protocols and standards that must be met in order to obtain the “Travel Approved” certification from the Tourism Authority.
In order for businesses to operate the must have the ‘Travel Approved' certification.
Safety Protocols For Tourists
All individuals will be required to wear masks in public and those refusing to wear masks will face a $185 fine according to Travel Pulse.
Local protocols also include social distancing and hand washing.
St. Kitts & Nevis has the fewest number of confirmed Covid-19 cases in all the CARICOM independent states at a total of 17 with 0 active cases at this time and 0 deaths to date.
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Sources: St.KittsTourism