Relations between Switzerland and the Caribbean dual-island state of Saint Kitts and Nevis are good although not particularly intensive. The Swiss embassy in the Dominican Republic represents Switzerland's interests in Saint Kitts and Nevis.
Bilateral relations Switzerland–St. Kitts and Nevis
Key aspects of diplomatic relations
The Embassy in Santo Domingo (Dominican Republic) has represented the interests of Switzerland in St Kitts and Nevis since 2007. Since May 2011, all consular matters have been dealt with by the Regional Consular Centre in Santo Domingo.
There are no treaties between Switzerland and St Kitts and Nevis. In the Human Rights Council universal periodic review (UPR) for St Kitts and Nevis, Switzerland recommended an immediate moratorium on the death penalty with a view to its overall abolition.
Economic cooperation
The nation's two main economic sectors are tourism and financial services. There is little trade with Switzerland. Imports amounted to just under CHF 380,000 in 2019, while exports came to CHF 2.6 million.
Cooperation in education, research and innovation
Researchers from St Kitts and Nevis can apply to the State Secretariat for Education, Research and Innovation (SERI) for Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships.
Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships for Foreign Scholars and Artists SERI
Swiss nationals in St. Kitts and Nevis
At the end of 2019, there were 21 Swiss nationals living in Saint Kitts and Nevis.
History of bilateral relations
The two-island state of St Kitts and Nevis in the West Indies (Lesser Antilles) has been independent since 1983 and diplomatic relations with Switzerland have existed since 1992.
Lesser Antilles, historical Dictionary of Switzerland (de, fr, it)
