St. Kitts Student Visa

In order to stay legally in St Kitts, you are required to possess a student visa, which will be issued to you after you start classes. Any individual who resides in St. Kitts for more than 30 days must obtain a visa. For our students' convenience, the UMHS Special Projects Office acts as an agent with the government for this process. All students are required to submit their visa documents to the Special Projects Office on the St. Kitts campus 30 days before the start of Orientation. It is recommended that you keep a copy of all documents submitted in the package and carry a copy with you when you travel to St. Kitts.

Non-English Documents: Please be advised that any document being submitted for the student visa must be in English. Documents which are in any language other than English must be accompanied by a notarized or certified translation.

 

Family Visa

If your family is planning on living with you throughout your stay in St Kitts, they too must apply for a St. Kitts Visa. Family members can only apply for the 30 day Tourist Visa.

The following documents are required to obtain a tourist Visa:

  • Passports for each family member
  • Copy of Marriage certificate (if applicable)
  • Notarized or Certified Copy of birth certificate for each family member
  • One bank statement indicating a balance of at least $10,000
  • $150 (USD) visa fee per family member

For specific questions regarding Family Visas, please contact Dr. Frank Wagner, VP of Special Projects, at fwagner@umhs-sk.net.

 

Required Documents for Student Visa

Below we provide a checklist of documents and associated information which are required by the St Kitts Government. Once you have all of the required items, you must make a copy of the full package and send both the copy and the original documents in a single package via courier (UPS, FedEx, or DHL) to the following address:

University of Medicine and Health Sciences
Camps, Basseterre, St. Kitts KN0108, West Indies
Attn: Dr. Wagner, Special Projects
Office Phone: 869.466.2043

**Do not send any visa-related documents via US Postal Service (USPS)

U.S. Citizens: The U.S. Embassy in Barbados recommends that all U.S. citizens enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) - https://step.state.gov/step/. This program allows you to receive emergency messages from the U.S. Embassy, and will help the U.S. Embassy identify Americans in potential need in the event of an emergency.

 

Student Visa Checklist

Required Items

  • A copy of your UMHS Acceptance Letter
  • A copy of your round trip flight itinerary
  • A copy of the photo/data page of your passport
  • One passport sized photograph in color
  • $150 USD visa fee (can be paid via credit card or check payable to “UMHS”)
  • Notarized or Certified copy of your birth certificate
  • Notarized copy of your marriage certificate (if applicable)
  • Copy of COVID-19 vaccination

 

Required Forms

Student Visa Application

Affidavit of Financial Support - You must provide evidence of sufficient funds to support yourself while in St. Kitts, whether by providing your checking/savings account balance(s), through proof of financial aid offered by the University, or from a third party or individual. (Must be notarized) 

Medical Examination Form and Medical Certificate Form - Required tests must be performed within 6 months before you arrive in St. Kitts. You must submit an original form; it cannot be faxed or copied.

Original Police Clearance Letter / Letter of Good Conduct - You must obtain a letter (on police department letterhead) from your local law enforcement agency.

 

Required Medical Information

Each of the following items must be submitted in addition to the Medical Examination Form and Medical Certificate.

  • Immunization Records - Proof of the following immunizations are required. Must be originals or notarized copies.
    • DPT (Diphtheria, Pertussis, and Tetanus)
    • MMR (Measles, Mumps, and Rubella)
    • Polio
    • Hepatitis B
    • Varicella/Varivax
    • COVID-19
  • Medical Tests - Results of the following tests are required and must be originals or notarized copies.
    • VDRL blood test (must submit original report or notarized copy)
    • Urine drug screening - must be at least 3 Panels (must submit original report or notarized copy)
    • TB test - If the TB test is positive or you have had a positive TB test in the past, a chest x-ray report (a written report, not the actual x-ray) is required. While your healthcare provider may note the VDRL and TB tests on the medical examination form, the St. Kitts government also requires a lab slip for the VDRL test and a signed note from your healthcare provider indicating the test date, the date read, and the color/size of the indurations, if any.(must submit original report or notarized copy)
    • Titers - Only required if you don't have proof of your vaccinations

The information in this section will apply to most incoming students. We do ask that you notify us if you are not a US or Canadian citizen so that our staff may advise you on any additional documents which may be necessary as well as additional fees.