The Authorities of Saint Kitts and Nevis has issued an pressing advisory warning vacationers to keep away from unauthorized web sites and cellular apps falsely promoting Digital Journey Authorizations (eTAs) or e-Visas for entry into the Federation.
The Ministry of Nationwide Safety emphasised that solely two official authorities channels ought to be used to acquire journey authorizations: the official portal at www.knatravelform.kn and the “e-Border – St. Kitts & Nevis” cellular app, accessible totally free on each iOS and Android. No different platforms are endorsed or acknowledged by the federal government.
Authorities say third-party websites and brokers charging for “eTA processing,” “e-Visas,” or “expedited companies” are fraudulent and will compromise vacationers’ private and monetary data. Use of such companies may lead to invalid documentation and denial of entry.
Utilizing the official channels ensures safe biometric information submission, legitimate documentation, and entry to the brand new Quick-Observe Biometric Hall, operational since June 2, 2025. Residents and residents of Saint Kitts and Nevis, together with OECS and CARICOM nationals, are exempt from service costs.
Vacationers are suggested to bookmark solely the official web site and confirm the app’s developer because the Authorities of Saint Kitts and Nevis earlier than downloading.
The warning comes as a part of the federal government’s broader rollout of the SKN e-Border Administration System, launched this month to modernize entry procedures with digital authorizations and contactless biometric processing that meet worldwide requirements.
