Ireland passport → Saint Kitts and Nevis
Do Irish citizens need a visa for Saint Kitts and Nevis?
Irish passport holders need an electronic travel authorisation (eTA) before travelling to Saint Kitts and Nevis for up to 90 days. It is a short online application, not a full visa.
What this means for your trip
- Apply only on the official government site; third-party sites charge extra.
- Apply a few days before travel; most approvals are quick but some take longer.
- The authorisation is linked to your passport. A new passport needs a new application.
Saint Kitts and Nevis at a glance
- Capital
- Basseterre
- Currency
- Eastern Caribbean dollar (XCD)
- Languages
- English
- Calling code
- +1869
- Region
- Caribbean
Saint Kitts and Nevis for other passports
- IrelandeTA90 days
IndiaeTA90 days
United StateseTA90 days
United KingdomeTA180 days
United Arab EmirateseTA90 days
ChinaeTA90 days
SingaporeeTA90 days
PakistaneVisa
BangladesheTA90 days
Sri LankaeTA90 days
NepaleVisa
NigeriaVisa-free90 days
PhilippineseVisa
Nearby in Caribbean for Irish passport holders
Antigua and BarbudaVisa-free90 days
BahamasVisa-free90 days
BarbadosVisa-free180 days
DominicaVisa-free180 days
Dominican RepublicVisa-free30 days
GrenadaVisa-free90 days
HaitiVisa-free90 days
JamaicaVisa-free90 days
Common questions
Do Irish citizens need a visa for Saint Kitts and Nevis?
Irish passport holders need an electronic travel authorisation (eTA) before travelling to Saint Kitts and Nevis for up to 90 days. It is a short online application, not a full visa.
How long can Irish citizens stay in Saint Kitts and Nevis?
Up to 90 days under the current eta rule. Longer stays need a different visa.
Can Irish citizens get a visa on arrival in Saint Kitts and Nevis?
Not under the standard rules.
How many countries can Irish citizens visit without a visa?
159 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Ireland passport ranks #5 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia, Visa requirements for Irish citizens (edited 10 Oct 2026), CC BY-SA 4.0. Last checked 11 Oct 2026. Rules change. Always confirm with the official embassy or immigration website of Saint Kitts and Nevis before you travel.