Saint Kitts and Nevis
Consensual relations between adults of the same sex were decriminalized in August 2022 following an Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court ruling. However, there is no legal recognition of same-sex unions or anti-discrimination protections. We recommend consulting official sources before planning any travel.
Legal framework · Saint Kitts and Nevis
LGBT
identity
Decriminalized since 2022
Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court ruling (29 August 2022) declared Sections 56 and 57 of the Offences Against the Person Act unconstitutional
Partnership
recognition
Not recognized
No same-sex marriage or civil union · no rights for same-sex households
Official sources
check before traveling to Saint Kitts and Nevis
Foreign affairs ministries publish updated travel advisories. For destinations with restrictive legal frameworks we recommend consulting several official sources before planning.