St Kitts and Nevis citizens to travel visa-free to Nigeria under new agreement

The Government of St Kitts and Nevis on Monday announced that its citizens will now be able to travel visa-free to Nigeria following the signing of a bilateral agreement with the West African nation.

In a statement, officials described the accord as “a historic milestone in bilateral relations between the two nations.”

The deal was finalized after high-level discussions between Prime Minister Terrance M. Drew and Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu earlier this year in Abuja, as well as during regional meetings with leaders of the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS).

“This is a symbolic and practical step in reconnecting our peoples. St Kitts and Nevis has long extended visa-free access to Nigerian nationals, and we are heartened that Nigeria has reciprocated in the same spirit of unity and mutual respect,” Prime Minister Drew said.

He noted that the agreement aligns with both governments’ vision to remove barriers and deepen ties across the Atlantic. Drew also expressed gratitude to President Tinubu for his leadership in advancing the initiative and reaffirmed Basseterre’s commitment to strengthening Africa–Caribbean relations under its Sustainable Island State Agenda.

The government said the arrangement is expected to boost collaboration in trade, investment, education, and tourism, further reinforcing the historic links between Africa and the Caribbean.