What is special about St Kitts and Nevis?

Land of Many Firsts: St. Kitts was the first English colony in the Caribbean, earning it the title “The Mother Colony of the West Indies,” and Nevis is the home to the region's first hotel, The Bath Hotel built in 1778, as well as the Caribbean's first integrated church, the Cottle Church established in 1824.



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St. Kitts and Nevis is a high-middle income Small Island Developing State (SIDS) in the Eastern Caribbean. The estimated population in 2021 was 47,606 .

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Entry, Exit and Visa Requirements Generally, all U.S. citizens are required to present a valid U.S. passport when traveling to Saint Kitts and Nevis, as well as proof of anticipated departure from Saint Kitts and Nevis.

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Kittian Village is a luxurious, purpose-built resort area on the eastern coast of St Kitts, around 20 minutes' drive from the capital. With a host of hotels and many restaurants to choose from, this is the most popular place to stay on the island.

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Individuals or small groups usually commit homicide, whereas killing in armed conflict is usually committed by fairly cohesive groups of up to several hundred members and is thus usually excluded. St. Kitts and Nevis crime rate & statistics for 2021 was 29.41, a 40.11% increase from 2020.

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Stewed saltfish: Served with coconut dumplings and seasoned breadfruit, this is our national dish. It's a tasty blend of vegetables, spices, coconut and salted cod, which has a distinctive flavour. It's an acquired taste, but must be tried at least once.

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Opportunities and benefits provided by St Kitts and Nevis citizenship
  • Global mobility. ...
  • Strong economy. ...
  • High privacy of business operations and transactions. ...
  • Free trade area and preferential access within the CARICOM market that includes 15 member countries in the region. ...
  • Rich culture.


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If you're arriving via cruise ship, you can simply walk through the port and into downtown Basseterre to browse the offerings in the island's capital city, and much of the rest of the island is walkable too.

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St Kitts and Nevis are not the cheapest Caribbean islands. St Kitts and Nevis are not the cheapest destinations among the Caribbean islands. But the total cost will solely depend on your preferences.

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You can hike or walk in the forests, follow the roads, veer off down trails or stroll along the beach. Guides are available to walk and hike with you to explain the island's history, point out flora and fauna and show you the way.

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