Last Updated on October 16, 2026, 1:46 PM AST by Anthony Morris
The Government of St. Kitts and Nevis has issued an updated travel advisory in light of the risk of Ebola. The advisory has been issued as a part of the country’s effort to to protect the health and safety of residents and visitors The advisory seeks to warn the people of the country and people who plan to visit the island during the tourist season.
The government seeks to reduce the risk of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) entering the Federation.
According to the healthcare experts within the region, six countries are classified as high-risk areas for Ebola transmission and/or importation. The countries in question are:
- Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC),
- Uganda
- South Sudan
- Rwanda
- Kenya
- Burundi.
The officials have shared that the decision of the government of St. Kitts and Nevis is based on the latest guidance from the Caribbean Public Health Agency (CARPHA), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and the World Health Organization (WHO).
As per the most recent communication, any non-nationals who have visited any of these countries within 21 days prior to their travel will not be permitted entry into the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis.
The travel advisory came in effect on October 15, 2026. The officials have shared that the restriction also applies to non-national passengers who are transiting through any of the listed countries. The limitation applies regardless of whether they disembark or remain onboard the aircraft.
The Citizens and nationals of St. Kitts and Nevis are strongly advised to avoid non-essential travel to these countries. As an additional measure of security, any Nationals of the federation who are returning to St. Kitts and Nevis within 21 days of travel from any of the listed countries will be subject to enhanced screening at ports of entry and will be required to complete a 21-day self-quarantine period.
The Ministry of Health has confirmed that the advisory will remain in effect until there is a significant change in the Ebola situation that needs the government to issue a revision or withdrawal.
The Government has extended their sincere gratitude to the residents, visitors, and stakeholders for their cooperation and commitment to maintaining the health security of the Federation
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