Saint Kitts And Nevis
Regulations on entry, stay, residence, and treatment access for people living with HIV
The categories of restriction are:
- Restrictions on long-term stays which in most cases is defined as over 90 days.
- Unclear restrictions - it is not clear to what extent restrictions apply.
The types of restriction are:
- HIV testing/disclosure required for residence.
- Ban on residence.
Restrictions on entry to Saint Kitts And Nevis
It is unclear whether St. Kitts and Nevis imposes restrictions on entry of people living with HIV.
According to UNAIDS and the US Department of State, there are no HIV-related restrictions on entry to St. Kitts and Nevis.
The official website to apply for an Electronic Entry Visa (EEV) that is valid for travel to and entry into the country provided by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of St. Kitts and Nevis does not contain a list of requirements to obtain a visa.
However Article 11 of the Immigration Act states under the ‘duties of persons entering Saint Christopher and Nevis’ to submit himself or herself to be medically examined by a registered medical practitioner.
Furthermore, Section 7(4) includes in the list of prohibited persons: ‘2. Persons suffering from communicable diseases within the meaning of any regulations relating to such diseases made under the Health Services Act.’
Under the FAQ section of the official Visit St. Kitts website, the answer to the question ‘Do I need to declare my prescribed medication to Customs upon arrival in St. Kitts?’, states that there are protocols regarding medication, specifically controlled substances, and you should check with customs prior to travel.
Restrictions on short-term stay in Saint Kitts And Nevis
We found no evidence of any official restrictions on short-term stay in St. Kitts and Nevis based on HIV status.
According to UNAIDS, St. Kitts and Nevis requires HIV testing for work and study visas.
We were not able to locate a detailed list of the documentation required to apply for work and study permits on government websites.
Restrictions on long-term stay in Saint Kitts And Nevis
We are aware of some official restrictions on long-term stay of people living with HIV in St. Kitts and Nevis.
According to UNAIDS, St. Kitts and Nevis requires HIV testing for residence permits (over 90 days).
In the Immigration Act the list of documents to be submitted for a residency application includes ‘proof of having passed the HIV test.’
Treatment access in Saint Kitts And Nevis
We did not find any available information on access to healthcare for people living with HIV in Saint Kitts and Nevis.
Sources
The HIV Justice Network's Global HIV Criminalisation Database
Visit the Saint Kitts And Nevis page on the Global HIV Criminalisation Database to see more information about known HIV criminalisation laws in this country, an overview of how the laws are used, and any significant advocacy developments.
UNAIDS Global AIDS monitoring data
This information about access to HIV services comes from UNAIDS https://lawsandpolicies.unaids.org/, a platform to view data on HIV-related laws and policies. This is information provided by national authorities and civil society and may contradict other sources.
Migrant populations
| Laws/policies enable documented migrants to access HIV services under the same conditions as citizens | Yes |
| Laws/policies enable documented migrants to access HIV services under the same conditions as citizens implemented (countries with such laws/policies) | No |
| Laws/policies enable undocumented migrants to access HIV services under the same conditions as citizens | Yes |
| Laws/policies enable undocumented migrants to access HIV services under the same conditions as citizens implemented (countries with such laws/policies) | No |
| Migrants are able to access HIV services | Yes |
Refugees and asylum seekers
| Laws/policies enable asylum seekers to access HIV services under the same conditions as citizens | N/A |
| Laws/policies enable asylum seekers to access HIV services under the same conditions as citizens implemented (countries with such laws/policies) | No |
| Laws/policies enable refugees to access HIV services under the same conditions as citizens | N/A |
| Laws/policies enable refugees to access HIV services under the same conditions as citizens implemented (countries with such laws/policies) | N/A |
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