The  Ministry of National Security,St Kitts and Nevis has been awarded Best New Passport for its innovative 2024 ePassport—making it the first nation in the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS) to win a High Security Printing award.

The new ePassport builds on St. Kitts and Nevis’ legacy as the OECS pioneer in digital travel documents, having first introduced ePassports in 2010. The 2024 version introduces a durable polycarbonate data page and a new secure issuance system that improves the process from application through delivery.

The passport design celebrates national heritage, drawing from the pre-Columbian island names ‘Liamuiga’ (St. Kitts – ‘fertile land’) and ‘Oualie’ (Nevis – ‘land of beautiful waters’), with interior imagery reflecting the motto ‘Country Above Self’. Visual and UV elements guide the holder through the islands’ landscapes and flora.

Security features include tactile elements, optically variable magnetic ink, and transparent windows, ensuring it is one of the most secure government issued documents in the Caribbean.

This series represents a technological and symbolic leap forward balancing security, efficiency, and cultural identity while reinforcing St. Kitts and Nevis’ role as a leader in high-security travel credentials.