Last Updated on August 16, 2022, 6:32 AM AST by Anthony Morris
St Kitts and Nevis labour government has introduced a new waiver to remove all the covid-related restrictions with immediate effect. This announcement was made during the first official meeting of Prime Minister Terrance Drew‘s cabinet. The cabinet meeting was hosted at the government headquarters (GHQ) on Monday, August 15, 2022.
“I have proposed with the support of my colleagues that there are no more restrictions for our people to travel to St. Kitts and Nevis. I have indicated a waiver until we would have sorted out all of the necessary channels. So, there is a waiver now,” said Prime Minister Drew. “So, our people will now be able to travel to St. Kitts and Nevis without restrictions. They don’t need to do any Covid tests and will be allowed to upload their information, making processing at the airport much easier.”
Prime Minister Terrance Drew said that the decision to remove the entry restrictions is strictly scientific.
“All of this is based on sound scientific advice. I have met with the Task Force, and we have gone through the scientific data; therefore, I want to announce that based on that and their advice in discussions, there is no scientific basis to continue the restrictions, and thus, they are lifted,” said Prime Minister Drew.
Effective immediately, all travellers to St. Kitts and Nevis will not be required to present a negative COVID-19 test; show proof of vaccination to enter the country and quarantine upon arrival. All unvaccinated and vaccinated travellers are permitted to enter the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis. This includes citizens, residents, and international travellers.
Further, all inbound passengers can either complete the Online Immigration and Customs ED Form before arrival in the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis or meet it at the port of entry upon arrival.
The Prime Minister first announced lifting all COVID-19 entry protocols during the Swearing-in Ceremony of the Members of Cabinet on Saturday, August 13, 2022, at the Warner Park Cricket Stadium.
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