Travel News| St Kitts and Nevis Welcoming visitors back
Beginning Oct. 31, 2020, St. Kitts and Nevis will implement a phased reopening plan that will allow citizens, permanent residents and most visitors to travel just in time for the holiday season. This brings great news for both the country who needs to recover from the bruised tourism industry and for those who are desperately trying to travel.
Below are the list of people who will be able to enter the country beginning October 31st :
Travelers from the “Caribbean bubble” which includes those from the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) member states;
Nationals of St. Kitts and Nevis, permanent residents, Caribbean Single Market Economy certificate holders and Work Permit holders
Travelers from international destinations outside the Caribbean bubble including the U.S., Europe, U.K., Africa and South America
All three groups of people are subject to restrictions and protocols for entering the Federation; however international travelers will be met with more restrictions.
Here are the rules that foreigners must follow to enter:
Before departure, you’ll need to complete the entry form that can be found on the national website and submit a negative PCR test completed within 72 hours of travel from an accredited lab (a list of these is forthcoming)
Upon arrival, you’ll complete a health screening which includes a temperature check and a health questionnaire
Download the SKN COVID-19 contact-tracing app
If your trip is between one and seven days long, you’ll be limited to staying on property at any one of the pre-approved hotels for foreigners, but you’ll be allowed to interact with other guests and partake in any hotel activities
If your trip is between seven and 14 days long, you’ll take another PCR test on day seven (paid for by you). If that comes back negative, you’ll be approved to book select tours through the hotel’s concierge and access select sites (a full list is forthcoming)
If you’re staying longer than 14 days, you’ll take a final PCR test on day 14 which are costs to you. If you get a negative result, you’ll be allowed to move freely around the islands
Unless you plan to stay longer than a week, you won’t need to worry about the additional COVID tests on the island, but you will be restricted to your hotel — and your options are limited to properties designated for foreign visitors and selected by the government.
There is a list of approved accommodations by the government such as The hotels are Park Hyatt St. Kitts, Four Seasons Resort Nevis, the St. Kitts Marriott Resort, The Royal St. Kitts Hotel, Oualie Beach Hotel, and the Koi Resort St. Kitts, part of the Curio Collection by Hilton.
If you plan on staying at the newly renovated Four Seasons, you won’t be able to use hotel points in the traditional sense
St. Kitts and Nevis has ensured to maintain their low COVID cases and as such as been able to create some clear rules and guidelines on ensuring the safety of their nation and for travelers alike. Although, the restrictions prevents you from exploring the island for the first two weeks, the accommodations are definitely one of the best selections on the island.
Happy Traveling,
The Luxe and Lavish Travels Team