Saint Kitts and Nevis Citizenship: Biometrics Required from April 2026

Saint Kitts and Nevis citizenship applications now come with a new requirement: biometrics collection. This article explains when the requirement starts and where you can give your biometrics, so you can plan ahead.

Mandatory from April 14, 2026

The immigration authorities of Saint Kitts and Nevis recently issued an official notice. From April 14, 2026, biometrics collection is mandatory for all Saint Kitts and Nevis citizenship applications worldwide.

Where the collection centres are

Saint Kitts and Nevis biometrics collection centres are currently located at:

• the Passport Office in Basseterre, Saint Kitts and Nevis
• the consulate in Ottawa, Canada
• the consulate in London, United Kingdom
• the consulate in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
• the consulate in Taipei
• the consulate in Rabat, Morocco
• other officially authorized locations (to be announced)

If you are preparing a Saint Kitts and Nevis citizenship application and are unsure how biometrics collection fits into your timeline, a consultant can help you map out the steps.