Published 12 November, 2018
Buckie Got It St Kitts and Nevis News Source
ST. KITTS AND NEVIS SIGNS RECIPROCAL VISA EXEMPTION AGREEMENT WITH
MONTENEGRO.
LONDON, UK (12 NOVEMBER 2018) – In a ceremony this morning at the High
Commission, His Excellency Dr. Kevin Isaac, High Commissioner of St. Kitts and Nevis
to the United Kingdom and Ambassador of Montenegro to the United Kingdom His
Excellency Borislav Banović, signed an agreement to abolish visas between their two
countries. This agreement will allow citizens of both countries to enter each other’s
territory for up to 90 days visa free.
High Commissioner Isaac observed that this agreement augurs well for the
relationship between the St. Kitts and Nevis and Montenegro and that it reflects the
sustained commitment of Foreign Minister Brantly and the Team Unity Administration
to broaden the Federation’s global network of partners, while opening viable ways for
its citizens to develop personal, social and economic relationships internationally.
Montenegro, situated in the south Adriatic Sea, is known as the pearl of the
Mediterranean and regarded as a good destination to visit and to invest. Montenegro
is expected to become one of the fastest growing travel and tourism economy in the
world over the next decade surpassing Brazil and China. Visitor exports are a key
component of its direct contribution to travel and tourism. In 2017, Montenegro
generated EUR932.8M in visitor exports. In 2018, this is anticipated to grow by 7.9%,
and the country is expected to attract 1,969,000 international tourist arrivals. As St.
Kitts and Nevis recently welcomed its millionth cruise passenger, both countries are
seeing the rewards of economic development through well-executed tourism
strategies.
Both Excellencies spoke to the similarities between their small nations, especially the
rich culture and history. High Commissioner Isaac commended Ambassador Banović
on Montenegro’s economic performance in the areas of tourism, energy, water and
transport links. His Excellency further articulated that Montenegro is a relatively
young country, having recently gained independence from Serbia in 2006, however, it
is a competitive and dynamic destination with clear strategic objective for developing a
sustainable tourism portfolio. Both diplomats committed to working together and to
explore the many avenues for collaboration between their countries.
On behalf of Foreign Minister Brantley and the Unity Government; Dr Isaac extended a
warm invitation to Ambassador Banović and his Foreign Minister, the Honourable
Srđan Darmanović to visit the beautiful twin-island paradise and to experience its rich
culture first-hand.
