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Saint Kitts and Nevis passport to South Africa
Saint Kitts and Nevis passport holders need a visa for South Africa, applied for at an embassy, consulate or visa centre before travel.
Snapshot 2026-10 · This week · Passport-index source
The other way
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Key facts
- South Africa lets 93 of 198 passports in without a prior visa — Saint Kitts and Nevis is not one of them.
- Saint Kitts and Nevis passports get “Visa required” at 28 of 198 destinations.
- In the other direction, South Africa passports get “eTA” in Saint Kitts and Nevis.
Nearby passports travelling to South Africa
Open to Saint Kitts and Nevis passports near South Africa
Before you fly
- Remaining validityOften 6 months’ validity remaining
- Blank visa pagesAbout 2 blank visa pages
- Photo spec35 × 45 mm
Flights, eSIM and insurance are third-party. Visatu does not take payment.
Flight corridor
Connection likely
Saint Kitts and NevisSouth Africa- Typical duration
- 15.9 hours
- From
- SKB · NEV
- To
- JNB · CPT · DUR
Usual hubs
United States · 21.6 hours
Duration is a great-circle estimate between main airports. Direct corridors come from the OpenFlights public snapshot — check the carrier or Google Flights for times and prices.
Saint Kitts and Nevis
Country profile
Capital
Basseterre
Population
51,320
Area
261 km²
Currency
Eastern Caribbean dollar XCD
Languages
English
Time zone
UTC-04:00
Foreign-born
7,958 · 2024
Migrant share
17%
Ethnic groups · 2001
- African descent92.5%
- mixed3%
- White2.1%
- East Indian1.5%
- other0.6%
- unspecified0.3%
Foreign-born counts are UN international migrant stock via the World Bank (mostly 2024). Ethnic groups follow each country's published categories — most do not census by skin colour. Indicative only.
South Africa
Country profile
Capital
Pretoria
Population
63.1 million
Area
1,219,912 km²
Currency
South African rand ZAR
Languages
English, Zulu, Afrikaans
Time zone
UTC+02:00
Foreign-born
2.6 million · 2024
Migrant share
4.1%
Ethnic groups · 2021
- Black African80.9%
- Colored8.8%
- White7.8%
- Indian/Asian2.6%
Foreign-born counts are UN international migrant stock via the World Bank (mostly 2024). Ethnic groups follow each country's published categories — most do not census by skin colour. Indicative only.
Travel notes
Plug
Type M / Type N
Mains
230 V · 50 Hz
Driving
Left
Emergency
Police 10111 · Ambulance 10177
Dialing code
+27
Airports
JNB · CPT · DUR · MQP
Highlights
- Table Mountain
- Kruger
- Robben Island
- Garden Route
Saint Kitts and Nevis · Visa required
FAQ
Does a Saint Kitts and Nevis passport need a visa for South Africa?
On the 2026-10 matrix the result is “Visa required”. confirm length of stay with the destination. Rules change — check the carrier and mission before you fly.
How long can you stay?
No single stay length is recorded. Check South Africa immigration or a mission.
Passport validity and blank pages?
South Africa typically wants about 6 months’ remaining validity and 2 blank visa pages. Photo spec is often 35 × 45 mm. Confirm with a South Africa mission.
What about a South Africa passport entering Saint Kitts and Nevis?
The reverse result is “eTA”.
How do you apply for South Africa as a visitor?
Visitor visa：Often 30–90 days。File funds, itinerary and invitation at a mission or visa centre.