As of 2023 holders of passports that allow visa-free entry into the Schengen Area are required to obtain a new type of travel authorization dubbed ETIAS. One of those passports just happens to be that of St. Kitts and Nevisβs, and if you are currently a holder of that passport, or are thinking to obtain it through investment, we will take you through the basics of this new, and frankly outstanding, new regulation.
Saint Kitts and Nevis citizens can travel to Europe without applying for an entry permit, thanks to the visa waiver agreement between Saint Kitts and Nevis and the EU. However, visa-free travel to Europe will undergo a change by the end of 2022 when the European Union implements the new system; the European Travel Information and Authorization System (ETIAS).
The ETIAS travel authorization for Europe is a new system that is being developed by the European Union. It is part of an integrated EU intelligence initiative with a common goal; fighting against terrorism and preventing the entry of individuals that may pose a risk to the safety and wellbeing of European citizens and improving the security within the Schengen member nations.
Currently, there are no visa requirements for St Kitts and Nevis citizens for entry into Europe, as the St. Kitts & Nevis passport includes travel to Europe from St Kitts passportβs visa-free countries list. From the end of 2022, the ETIAS travel authorization for Europe is a required security permit that will allow a Kittitian and Nevisian traveler to enter all of the Schengen member nations.
Once the Kittian or Nevisian nationals are ready to board a flight or ship headed towards the Schengen Area, they will be required to present their valid passport and have the obligatory ETIAS. Airline carriers and other transportation companies will be held responsible and asked to verify that all passengers, including Kittitians and Nevisians, have the appropriate documentation before boarding.
Any holder of St Kitts passport for travel to Europeβlike all other ETIAS eligible citizensβ will be prescreened once they have submitted the online application form and paid the fee of 7 Euros, except if they are aged below 18 or above 70 in which case they are exempt of the fee.
Their data will be checked against multiple security databases such as:
Should the application require manual processing because the data received an alert within the automated ETIAS revision the traveler may have to wait for up to two to three business days to receive a reply.If no red flags are raised their ETIAS will be automatically approved within the first 24 hours after their application.
Although most applications for an ETIAS from Saint Kitts and Nevis should be approved in 24 hours, it is best to apply at least three business days before your trip. By doing you so you will have enough processing time in case you are required to provide additional information.
Obtaining an ETIAS from Saint Kitts and Nevis will be much simpler than a traditional Schengen visa.
The visa waiver document can be easily obtained online by completing an ETIAS application form with the travelerβs personal and passport information, including:
Next the applicant will be asked to provide some basic travel details such as:
Applicants need to provide their contact details to receive updates regarding their ETIAS application. A valid email address and mobile phone number are also required.
Once the ETIAS is approved the national will receive an electronic copy of the travel document for their reference and travel purposes.
Please note that the personal and passport information introduced by Saint Kitts and Nevis national must coincide with the data on their passports.
Finally, the ETIAS form for Saint Kitts and Nevis will require applicants to answer some simple questions regarding security and health.
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Citizens of Saint Kitts and Nevis applying for an ETIAS travel authorization for Europe need to have the following requirements to fill out their form:
Since the ETIAS can be obtained entirely online from Saint Kitts and Nevis, there is no need to present any paper documents at a European consulate or embassy.
Once the application is processed the applicant will receive the ETIAS in digital format by email.
Once approved the ETIAS travel authorization will be valid for three years or as long as the St Kitts passport is valid, whichever is sooner. Should the citizenβs passport expire before the three years, the ETIAS will be rendered null, and the citizen will have to apply for a new ETIAS using the details of his new passport.
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