Key facts
Saint Kitts and Nevis is a country located in Caribbean. The country has no land neighbors.
English is an official language in Saint Kitts and Nevis. It means that if you speak it, you would be able to communicate with almost everyone. If not, it is highly recommended that you acquire some basic English before traveling to Saint Kitts and Nevis.
The national currency in Saint Kitts and Nevis is East Caribbean dollar (XCD). The dollar (EC$) is subdivided into 100 cent.
Kittian and Nevisian
Banknotes
EC$5EC$10EC$20EC$50EC$100
Kittian and Nevisian
Coins
1251025EC$1EC$2
Check with your bank before your trip to find out if there are any fees for using your card abroad. Some banks do not charge fees when you use a foreign ATM or pay in foreign currency, but others may charge a fixed cost for each transaction or allow a limited number of free withdrawals. The travel card provided by Wise.com, Revolut or Monose might be an excellent option to cut down on transaction fees.
Ookla® Speedtest The average fixed internet speed in Saint Kitts and Nevis is 85.4 Mbps and mobile is Mbs.The global average is 187.01 Mbps and 128.37 Mbps respectively.
ATM Density Saint Kitts and Nevis has more ATMs than most other countries.72.83 ATMs per 100,000 people.The global average is 39.49.
SIM Registration In order to purchase a SIM card in Saint Kitts and Nevis, a passport or ID is required as identification.
Socket types
There are 4 socket types used in Saint Kitts and Nevis. Type A & Type B are widespread in North America (incl. the U.S.), Central America, Japan, and the Philippines. Type D is not very common around the world, so it might be a good idea to check if your electronics need an adapter.
The sockets’ shapes and voltage differ from country to country and a travel plug adapter may be required. Portable devices, such as phones, notebooks or tablets, usually handle the entire range of voltages used across the world (110-240V).
Sources
- EF English Proficiency Index (EF Education First)
- Speedtest Global Index® (Ookla®)
- Automated teller machines (ATMs) (per 100,000 adults) (The World Bank Group)
- Registration Policies Per Country (Prepaid Data SIM Card Wiki)
Tourism
What hotel chains are present in Saint Kitts and Nevis?
There are Mariott hotels in Frigate Bay.
The Hilton hotel chain operates in Saint Kitts and Nevis.
The IHG hotel chain operates in Saint Kitts and Nevis.
There are no Best Western hotels in Saint Kitts and Nevis.
There are no Radisson hotels in Saint Kitts and Nevis.
There are no Accor hotels in Saint Kitts and Nevis.
What fast food chains are present in Saint Kitts and Nevis?
The McDonald’s chain does not operate in Saint Kitts and Nevis.
The KFC chain does not operate in Saint Kitts and Nevis.
The Burger King chain does not operate in Saint Kitts and Nevis.
The Subway chain does not operate in Saint Kitts and Nevis.
The Domino’s Pizza chain does not operate in Saint Kitts and Nevis.
The Starbucks chain does not operate in Saint Kitts and Nevis.
Sources
- Country by National Dish (Samson Daniel)
Weather
What is the weather like in Basseterre?
Weather data for Basseterre (capital city) by Open-Meteo.com
Transport
Railways There are no passenger trains available.
Subway Systems There is no subway system in any city.
Taxi Apps Unfortunately neither Uber nor Bolt are available in Saint Kitts and Nevis.
Sources
- List of high-speed railway lines (Wikipedia)
- List of metro systems (Wikipedia)
- Left- and right-hand traffic (Wikipedia)
- The Global Enabling Trade Report 2016: Road connectivity (World Economic Forum)
Safety
Emergency phones in Saint Kitts and Nevis
Sources
- Saint Kitts and Nevis Travel Advisory (United States: Department of State)
- Travel Advice for Saint Kitts and Nevis (United Kingdom: The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office)
- Mortality caused by road traffic injury (The World Bank Group)
- Corruption & Economic Crime (United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime)
Smoking & Alcohol
Smoking ban No known rules against smoking, or no information is available.
Cananbis legality Recreational usage: Decriminalized up to 15g
Medical usage: Illegal
Sources
- List of smoking bans (Wikipedia)
- Legality of cannabis (Wikipedia)