Housing

Bringing Your Family to St. Kitts

Bringing your family and friends to St. Kitts holds the promise for many enjoyable experiences. With its ecotourism in the rain forest, a trip to the crater of Mt. Liamuiga, plentiful snorkeling and diving options, breathtaking scenery, year-round sunshine and friendly people, St. Kitts will help you create wonderful memories together.

The following is the necessary information needed to facilitate your extended stay in the Federation of St. Kitts and Nevis.

Adult (Non-Student) Requirements

  • Valid Passport.
  • Application form (provided during New Student Orientation).
  • One passport-sized color photograph – shoulders must be covered. No sleeveless shirts or low cut shirts/blouses and no tank tops.
  • Original Police Certificate available from your local precinct or county sheriff’s office.
  • Copy of marriage certificate, if applicable.
  • Original airline/travel itinerary or electronic return ticket number.
  • The calculated amount of cash as determined by the officers taking the application (EC$75.00 per month for the first three months, then EC$100.00 thereafter. If the applicant leaves the island at anytime, the fee structure starts over again from EC$75.00).

All documents may be obtained from the Off-Campus Housing Office, located in Woods Hall 202 and 210. This office will submit applications to the Ministry of National Security on your behalf. 

Children's Requirements

  • Children aged between 5 and 16 years attending the Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine Preparatory School will need a copy of their Immunization Certificate (required by the Ministry of Health) and a passport-sized photo. The cost for a student visa is EC$150.00 annually. The Preparatory School will submit all required information on your behalf.
  • Children under the age of five years will have their passports submitted with the parent attending the University for a Visitor Visa to be stamped in the travel document. There is no fee for this service. This request will be handled and submitted through the Off-Campus Housing Office, located in Wood Hall 202 and 210.

Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine welcomes spouses, partners, children, and friends of students, faculty, and staff.

For more information, please email mcardozo@rossvet.edu.kn or kkramer@rossvet.edu.kn

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Very Important Partner (VIP) Group

Established as a support group for spouses, partners, and significant others, the Very Important Partner (VIP) Group has grown considerably throughout the years.

Many students move their entire families to St. Kitts to accomplish this next venture in their lives. Through the VIP Group, these family members/partners can meet others in similar situations in a supportive and fun environment. Some of the activities planned by the VIPs include weekly volleyball games, hikes, trips, and dinners.

Although finding employment can be difficult without a work permit, there are opportunities to volunteer in St. Kitts for those who want to keep their resumes up-to-date. Various opportunities within the government may exist as well.

Please contact Michele Cardozo at mcardozo@rossvet.edu.kn for more information.