Official Working Visits
- Proposed visits should be communicated at least 72 hours in advance through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
- Upon Confirmation by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the programme and details are worked out by the Ministry in consultation with the relevant parties.
- The VIP is usually received and seen off by his or her counterpart and/or a high official of the line or hosting Ministry.
- The Line Ministry provides all the necessary logistical support during the stay of the VIP, including cocktails, receptions, tours etc.
- In case of a VIP who has been invited by the Government, the relevant Ministry usually makes arrangements for accommodation and transport which are provided under Government hospitality (excluding international telephone calls and alcoholic beverages)
- For VIPs who are not guests of the Government, the resident Mission or the Honorary Consul makes the appropriate arrangements. All expenses are bourne by the VIPs.
- Ministers in long-transit are usually met by a Protocol Officer. Transport facilities are usually provided in cases of long transit.
Visits by Special Envoys
- Special Envoys are met and seen off at the airport by a Protocol Officer in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Aviation.
- Appointments are made by the relevant officers within the Bilateral Unit.
Routine Visits of Non- Resident Heads of Mission
- Non- Resident Heads of Mission make their own arrangements for accommodation during their routine visits to Saint Kitts and Nevis. Assistance with transportation will be provided by the Ministry.
- Requests for calls should be made through the Office of Protocol
Prior Notification of Non-Resident Heads of Mission
- Prior notification of visits and transits is essential to ensure timely arrangements. The notifications should be made as follows:
- Head of State 6 weeks 1 week
- Head of Government 4 weeks 1 week
- Minister/Special Envoy 2 weeks 1 week
- Accredited Head of Mission 2 weeks N/A
- Other Senior Officials 1 week N/A
