Saint Kitts and Nevis Travel & Emergency Guide
Essential emergency numbers, speed limits, etiquette & travel tips
Open in WooGu (100% Offline)Emergency Numbers in Saint Kitts and Nevis
911
General Emergency
911
Police
911
Ambulance / Medical
911
Fire Department
Key Travel Facts
Capital
Basseterre
Currency
XCD (Ostkaribischer Dollar)
Official Language
English
Country Code
+1 869
Driving Rules & Speed Limits in Saint Kitts and Nevis
Urban / City
20 mph (32 km/h)
Rural
40 mph (64 km/h)
Highway
40 mph (64 km/h)
Alcohol Limit
0.5 ‰
Toll & Vignette: No toll roads in St. Kitts & Nevis.
Tipping & Etiquette
Recommendation: 5–10% customary
- DO Greet people respectfully using time-of-day greetings.
- DO Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site Brimstone Hill Fortress.
- DO Use official licensed taxis with yellow license plates.
- DON'T Do not wear camouflage clothing (strictly forbidden for civilians).
- DON'T Do not walk in beach attire around the streets of Basseterre.
- DON'T Do not leave valuables unattended on secluded beaches.
Power Sockets & Tap Water
Plug Type & Electricity: Type A, B, D & G (230V, 60Hz – adapter for European plugs recommended).
Tap Water: Safe to drink in hotels and holiday rentals; bottled water recommended on outdoor trips.
Insider Tip: Ride the historic St. Kitts Scenic Railway — the last operating passenger railway in the Caribbean.
