The St. Kitts and Nevis government says the twin island Federation has become the first country in the Caribbean to have its eBorder system recognised on the International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) World Tracker for both Advance Passenger Information (API) and Passenger Name Record (PNR) compliance.
It said that the recognition confirms that the Federation’s sovereign API-PNR system is fully operational and that airlines began transmitting API data as early as May 2025, and in August 2025 Sunrise Airways became the first carrier in the Caribbean to submit PNR data.
‘St Kitts and Nevis is proud to be recognised on IATA’s tracker as fully operational for both API and PNR,’ said Chief Immigration Officer, Sheldon Jeffers,’ adding ‘this reflects our commitment to providing border agencies with the tools needed to make informed, real-time decisions that enhance security and facilitation alike’.
The eBorder programme combines enhanced security with improved passenger facilitation. Pre-arrival screening supports more efficient border processing, reducing wait times for legitimate travellers and contributing to a seamless arrival experience.
‘With its listing as ‘In Force,’ St. Kitts and Nevis has reached the highest operational category on IATA’s World Tracker, a status that reflects not just legislative readiness, but live airline participation in both API and PNR submissions,’ said Glenroy Blanchette, Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of National Security.
‘It also underscores St. Kitts and Nevis’s ability to modernise border management through internationally aligned best practices while safeguarding both national security and traveller facilitation,’ Blanchette added.
The government said it is dedicated to building a safe, prosperous, and sustainable island state, fand that this new accolade comes on the heels of the September 2 announcement that the St. Kitts and Nevis had become the first country in the Caribbean to officially receive PNR data from international carriers.