From May 1, 2025, nationals of Saint Kitts and Nevis can no longer travel to Turkey without a visa.
Before this decision by Turkey to revoke visa-free access, ordinary passport-holders of Saint Kitts and Nevis could visit Turkey without a visa for up to 90 days. Those holding diplomatic or official passports are still eligible for a visa exemption and can travel to the country for a maximum duration of 90 days.
On April 19, 2012, Turkey and Saint Kitts and Nevis signed the “Agreement between the Government of the Republic of Turkey and the Government of Saint Christopher (St. Kitts) and Nevis on Mutual Visa Exemption,” after gaining approval from the Council of Ministers.
This decision by Turkey to end the visa exemption comes just after the European Parliament’s Committee on Civil Liberties, Justice, and Home Affairs’ (LIBE) vote to approve amendments to the European Union visa regulations to prevent abuse by third countries and strengthen security in the region.
If the amendments are finalized and implemented, third countries offering citizenship by investment programs may lose their visa-free access to Europe.
Like several other Caribbean countries, Saint Kitts and Nevis offers a citizenship by investment program. Individuals can gain citizenship in exchange for an investment of at least US$250,000. At present, its nationals enjoy visa-free travel to more than 150 countries.
Citizens of Antigua and Barbuda, Dominica, Grenada, and Saint Lucia may also be affected by the proposed changes by the LIBE.