Frequently Asked Questions

Passport applications and renewals for citizens residing overseas are facilitated through overseas diplomatic missions, including the High Commission in Singapore. The High Commission accepts and verifies your application package (which includes the application form, two passport-sized photographs, your original birth certificate, and proof of citizenship) and securely transmits it to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Basseterre, St. Kitts, for processing. The process typically takes 6 to 8 weeks. For official instructions, forms, and updates, you can check the guidelines on the Saint Kitts and Nevis Government Portal.

If your passport is lost or stolen, you must report it immediately to the local police (such as the Singapore Police Force) and obtain an official police report. You must then contact the High Commission to apply for an Emergency Certificate (Emergency Travel Document). This one-way travel document is issued to facilitate your return to Saint Kitts and Nevis. You will need to submit the police report, your birth certificate, proof of citizenship, and an affidavit of lost/stolen passport. You can check the emergency protocol and mission contacts on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Portal.

Saint Kitts and Nevis issues biometric e-passports featuring embedded electronic chips that store the holder's biometric details, compliant with ICAO standards. Passports are valid for 10 years for adults (aged 16 and over) and 5 years for children under the age of 16. Valid passport regulations are outlined on the Government Portal.

No. Under the reciprocal visa-waiver agreement, citizens of Singapore holding a valid Singapore passport can enter Saint Kitts and Nevis visa-free for tourist or business stays of up to 90 days. For further details on visa waiver countries and official guidelines, please consult the MoFA Passport and Visa Section.

Citizens of countries that do not share a visa-waiver agreement with Saint Kitts and Nevis must obtain an entry visa before arrival. Applications must be submitted online through the official government eVisa Portal. Standard processing times are typically 10 to 14 business days, and visa fees must be settled online at the time of submission.

Yes. All incoming travelers (including citizens and tourists) must complete and submit the official Customs and Immigration baggage declaration form online via the Electronic Border Management System prior to arrival to facilitate border entry processing.

No. The High Commission in Singapore serves as an information and advisory hub for the Citizenship by Investment Programme. Under the regulations of the Citizenship by Investment Unit (CIU), all official applications must be prepared and submitted through a licensed Authorized Agent registered in Saint Kitts and Nevis. You can search the official directory of registered agents on the CIU St. Kitts and Nevis Website.

Under the official regulations of the CIU, applicants can make a qualifying investment under the Sustainable Island State Contribution (SISC) pathway. For the latest details on contribution amounts, fee structures, and dependants, please visit the CIU SISC Investment Portal.

All CBI applications are subject to rigorous background checks. Main applicants and dependants of a certain age are required to pay a due diligence fee and undergo a mandatory virtual or in-person interview conducted by an independent professional firm or CIU officials. For the latest information on due diligence fees and interview protocols, please visit the CIU Portal.

Yes, the CIU offers alternative investment routes, including the Developer's Real Estate Investment option in approved projects and the Private Real Estate option (for condominiums, shares, or private homes). For the latest information on investment thresholds, holding periods, and approved projects, please visit the CIU Website.

Saint Kitts and Nevis is a member country of the 1961 Hague Convention. To certify public documents (such as birth, marriage, death, or corporate registry certificates) for international use, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Basseterre issues Apostilles. The required fee must be paid in stamps per document purchased at the General Post Office. For the latest fee structure, stamp requirements, and to verify Apostille authenticity online, please refer to the official Ministry of Foreign Affairs Apostille Portal.

The High Commission can authenticate and certify copies of official documents issued in Saint Kitts and Nevis for use in Singapore, and vice versa. We also witness signatures on statutory declarations, power of attorney, and legal affidavits intended for use within the Federation. These services are provided by appointment only. Please contact us via our Contact the High Commission Portal