Biometric Enrolment
The Ministry of National Security in partnership with the St Kitts and Nevis Citizenship Unit has launched its National Biometric Enrolment & Passport Modernisation Programme. This landmark initiative aligns our passports with international standards and enhances security for all citizens by investment.
The biometric passport programme introduces advanced technology to create more secure, fraud-resistant travel documents. Citizens will provide fingerprints, a facial scan, and a digital signature during a simple 15-30 minute appointment. This data is captured once and embedded in the passport document, no re-enrolment is needed at renewal.
The initiative aligns us with major nations, including the EU, US, and UK, all of which already use biometric passports.
The biometric enrolment process must be facilitated by an Authorised Agent.
Your rights and status as a citizen of St. Kitts and Nevis are unaffected by this programme.
The Process
Registration & Appointment Scheduling
Create your own account using our official government portal link
Our Agent Code is automatically linked to your application
You complete the application form and schedule your appointment (including selecting location, date, and time)
You make payment via debit/credit card, after which the appointment is submitted for our confirmation
Agent Confirmation
After you submit and pay for the appointment, it enters “Waiting for Agent Confirmation” status.
We as your Agent would review and confirm the appointment in the portal.
Attendance
You and your family attend the biometric appointment
Standard biometric data is collected (fingerprints, facial image, and where applicable, iris scan)
Appointments typically take 15–30 minutes.
Biometric Collection Centres
Biometric collection will be conducted only at locations officially designated by the Government. The network of locations will expand gradually—from the initial phase through to full implementation—to include additional cities and regions near where citizens live and work, with Phase Two locations to be announced in the coming weeks.
All active and operational centres will be visible in the official platform during the appointment scheduling process. Applicants can select their preferred location directly within the system. Only the centres displayed on the platform are approved, fully operational, and available for booking.
Preparing for your appointment
Each individual attending the appointment must present the following:
Mandatory Documents
• Original valid passport
• Certificate of Registration or Certificate of Citizenship (if issued), including
documentation reflecting the file reference number
• Appointment confirmation notice
• Previous passport(s), if applicable
Supporting Documents (where applicable)
• Legal documentation evidencing name changes
• Marriage certificate (where relevant for identity verification)
• Guardianship documentation for minors
• Any additional documentation specified in the appointment confirmation
All documents must be presented in original form unless otherwise explicitly instructed.
