St. Kitts and Nevis are uniquely situated in the lesser Antilles with close proximity to St. Barth’s, Anguilla, St. Marten, Antigua, Barbuda, Montserrat, Saba and Saint Eustatius. These islands are all within a 20-minute flight time, or few hours by powerboat or a day sail away. (Maps).

St. Kitts and Nevis both offer excellent opportunities for purchasing a retirement home, holiday getaway, investment property or commercial development property. The style and scale of development taking place on both islands are of high quality and low density. With excellent land and property available from the sea to the majestic lush mountains, one can find their slice of perfect island life.

Both islands offer beautiful and dramatic views of the surrounding islands, the Atlantic Ocean and Caribbean Sea with their crystal clear waters for swimming, diving, fishing and boating, and lush towering volcanic peaks with many varieties of flora and forna and fantastic hiking trails. There are also many beautiful secluded beaches with sand colours ranging from golden to pink to black, and off shore coral reefs and volcanic rocky coves for snorkeling and shelling. Such is the variety of landscape and beauty of our islands.

Being a late developer, St. Kitts and Nevis has learnt from other islands mistakes and therefore still retains its old island charm with very friendly people and a stable government focusing on long term high quality sustainable development. Our newest development on St. Kitts is the Christophe Harbour development that embodies the essence of quality with low density on 2500 acres on the beautiful South East Peninsula (Christophe Harbour).

My associates and I at St. Kitts Realty, with our many years of experience and knowledge of both islands, will find you “A slice of perfect island life.’’ We look forward to welcoming you to our beautiful islands of St. Kitts and Nevis. Read more of the real estate opportunities upcoming on both St. Kitts and Nevis. View Robb Report

St. Kitts is a stunningly beautiful island of lush vegetation and pristine rain forests, with beautiful beaches, and is located in the Leeward Islands of the Eastern Caribbean. The population is about 46,000 and comprises a land area of about 65 square miles. It's sister island Nevis is situated only 2 miles south and is just as enchanting in its beauty. St. Kitts is considered the monther colony for both the English and French.

Both St. Kitts and Nevis have a long and dramatic history going back to 1623 when the islands were first settled, giving the islands a rich historic heritage.

NEWS UPDATE:
EU signs visa waiver pacts with six countries
Brussels, May 29 : The European Union (EU) Thursday signed visa waiver agreements with Antigua and Barbuda, the Bahamas, Barbados, Mauritius, Saint Kitts and Nevis and the Seychelles.

The agreement provides for visa-free travel (not exceeding three months during a six-month period) for citizens from the 27-member European block and the six Island nations.

To obtain the scheme, citizens must have valid passports. The provision applies to all purposes of travel, except to persons travelling to carry out a paid activity.
View St. Kitts-Nevis and EU Sign Visa Waiver agreement
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CLIMATE

The island experiences a warm tropical climate with an average temperature of about 80 degrees Fahrenheit. Humidity is low with November to May being the driest months of the year. With average rainfall of about 55 inches, St. Kitts has one of the most desirable climates.

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IMMIGRATION

Visitors to the islands are required to bring either a passport or birth certificate. No visa is required for visitors to enter the islands. A cash departure tax of US$22 for adults and US$5.00 for children under 12 is required on leaving the country.

 

CURRENCY & BANKING

St. Kitts uses East Caribbean (EC) dollars with a stable exchange rate of EC$2.70 for US$1.00. The US dollar is widely accepted.

Banking hours are generally 8am to 2pm Monday through Thursday, and 8am to 4pm on Fridays.

Business Hours:
Most business open from Monday to Friday 8 am to 4 pm; Saturdays 8 am to 1 pm.

Banks
Bank of Nova Scotia, Royal Bank of Canada, First Caribbean International Bank, St. Kitts-Nevis-Anguilla National Bank, St. Kitts Credit Union.
All major cards are usually accepted throughout the island.

 

SHOPPING

St. Kitts has much to offer for the inquisitive and adventurous visitor and provides many local art and craft items for every taste. Essential items can be found in drugstores and supermarkets around the island. In Port Zante there are many new shops offering fine selections of jewellery, electronic equipment, perfumes, clothing and other accessories.

Dress Code:
The dress is generally casual. With our desirable climate, light cotton summer clothing is recommended.

 

TRANSPORTATION

Driving is on the left hand side. Rental cars are available on the island from several rental agencies. A visitor's driver's license cost US$23 and is available from any police station or from the car rental agency. Drive slowly and defensively - people often stop along the roads without warning to chat; also it is common to see animals, such as goat, sheep, cows, and donkeys on the roads. Often young children walk to school on the roads.

Jeeps and cars can be rented starting at approximately US $40 per day. Local taxis are available as well as local mini-buses that go around the island very inexpensively.