If you hold a British citizen passport, you do not need a visa to enter St Martin or St Barthélemy for stays of up to 3 months.
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Travelling from the UKThe principal gateway to St. Barts (SBH) is through V.C.Bird International Airport in Antigua where flights arrive daily from London with British Airways and Virgin Atlantic.
St. Barth is much more than just a tropical paradise. It's a unique cultural melting pot, with a rich history and fascinating traditions that make it truly one-of-a-kind. The charm extends to its lesser-known spots too, such as the quaint areas of Grand Fond and Anse de Grand.
It is not possible to fly directly to St Barts from the US or Europe. One must first fly to San Juan, St Martin, Antigua or Guadeloupe, then connect on a smaller plane flying into St Barts.
Make no mistake, this paradise is more expensive than other Caribbean islands (especially since local currency is the euro). But there's ways to enjoy St. Barts whether your budget is large or small.
The best way to reach the island and discover St Barts is, without a doubt, by plane. Commercial or chartered connections from the neighboring islands landing daily at St Barths Airport also known as Rémy de Haenen airport (formerly Gustav III airport) are quick and simple.
The pre-Covid statistics show the island receives just 200,000 visitors per year and is considered to be one of the most expensive islands in the Caribbean. With that said, those who do visit St Barts are often more accustomed to being in the company of famous people and wealthy business owners.
St. Barts is incredibly safe and there is very little to no crime on the island. The island is also marked as one of the safest Caribbean islands due to its murder rate of zero.
The Russian billionaire appears to own at least one additional property in St. Barts that has not been previously reported. In 2009, Roman Abramovich paid a reported $90 million for his 70-acre estate on the Caribbean island of St. Barts, a French overseas territory.
While St Barts is smaller, chicer, and more geared towards couples, St Martin has much more variety and makes for an incredible family destination. That said, you can easily ferry between the two for day trips, which is why, for many, the decision ultimately comes down to which island is home to the villa they prefer.
On a cruise, you may not get a single passport stamp. Most ports do not require cruises visitors to pass through immigration. If you cherish passport stamps, you'll have to seek them out.
For citizens of the United States, many cruises to other countries will not require visas at all. For instance, cruises to Mexico or the Bahamas usually do not have specific visa requirements for entry; however, some countries such as Egypt, Myanmar, and Qatar have requirements that you'll need to prepare for.