Saint Kitts and Nevis: Government imposes strict new measures through July 6 in response to COVID-19 activity /update 30

Event

Authorities in Saint Kitts and Nevis have enacted strict new restrictions on movement until July 6 in an effort to curb the spread of COVID-19. Measures differ on Saint Christopher Island and the island of Nevis.

Saint Christopher Island
All persons must remain in their homes during curfew hours, unless attending to a medical emergency, engaging in essential travel or work that has been specially permitted, or going to a vaccination site.

On Saint Christopher Island, curfew hours are as follows:

• June 28-30: 24-hour curfew

• July 1-2: 00:01-05:00 and 18:00-23:59

• July 3-5: 24-hour curfew

• July 6: 00:01-05:00

Most domestic travel on and from Saint Christopher is also prohibited; private inter-island commercial sea transport is banned, as is driving vehicles on roads, and offering taxi, bus, or passenger ferry services.

Additionally, businesses on Saint Christopher are subject to restrictions during non-curfew hours. Except for essential and specially designated businesses, all firms must remain closed and allow their employees to work from home. Businesses that do have in-person operations are responsible for implementing public health measures, such as social distancing mandates.

The regulations also ban mass gatherings, social events such as parties, and religious services. All schools are closed and all liquor licenses are suspended until at least June 6.

Island of Nevis
As on Saint Christopher, on Nevis, all persons must remain in their homes during curfew hours, except to attend to medical emergencies, engage in essential travel or work that has been specially permitted, or go to a vaccination site.

Curfew hours on Nevis are as follows:

• June 28-July 5: 00:01-05:00 and 18:00-23:59

• July 5: 00:01-06:00

Businesses on Nevis may only operate if they are able to implement social distancing measures. All persons must wear facemasks in public places. Mass gatherings are banned, as is seated dining in restaurants and bars; establishments selling food and drink may only operate on a delivery or carryout basis. All liquor licenses are suspended until at least June 6.

International Travel Restrictions
As of June 28, flights from Brazil, India, South Africa, and the UK to Saint Kitts and Nevis remain suspended. Individuals from other locations are required to be fully vaccinated to enter the country, except for citizens and residents of the islands, as well as individuals under the age of 18 who are accompanying their vaccinated parents or guardians. Authorities consider a person to be fully vaccinated two weeks after receiving their final dose of an approved vaccine (i.e. Pfizer/BioNTech, Moderna, AstraZeneca/Oxford, and Johnson and Johnson/Janssen).

Additionally, all incoming travelers, including those arriving by private vessel, must comply with the following requirements:

• Present a negative result from a COVID-19 PCR test taken no more than 72 hours prior to travel

• Complete a health entry form prior to departure; the form must be submitted no later than 24 hours prior to travel

• Submit a copy of a COVID-19 vaccination record

• Download the Saint Kitts and Nevis COVID-19 mobile app (EXMAPP) to a mobile device

• Undergo a health screening at the airport, which includes a temperature check and a health questionnaire (Travelers presenting symptoms of COVID-19 may be required to take an additional PCR test.)

All arriving travelers must "vacation in place" for at least the first eight days upon arrival up to 14 days or the duration of their stay, whichever is shorter; travelers must stay within their approved hotel and, while they may use its amenities and move within the property, they must not go outside of it. Fully vaccinated travelers can take an additional PCR test on day nine after arrival; if the result of the test is negative, they can end the quarantine period and move freely about the islands.

People traveling between Saint Kitts and Nevis are not required to be vaccinated.

Authorities could reimpose, extend, further ease, or otherwise amend any restrictions with little-to-no notice depending on disease activity over the coming weeks.

Advice

Follow all official instructions. Abide by national health and safety measures. Reconfirm all travel arrangements.

Resources

World Health Organization (WHO)
Government of Saint Kitts and Nevis - COVID-19
Travel Authorization Form