Sint Maarten is a semi-autonomous country within the Kingdom of the Netherlands.
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Sint Maarten, country within the Kingdom of the Netherlands in the Lesser Antilles, northeastern Caribbean Sea. It occupies the southern third of the island of Saint Martin. The northern two-thirds of the island constitutes the French overseas collectivity of Saint-Martin.
Sint Maarten operated under the European system for title. According to the American-Dutch Friendship treaty of 1956, US citizens do not need a work permit while living on the island. If they want to stay longer than 6 months, they should apply for a Declaration of Admission by Law.
Saint Martin is the northern region of an island nation divided between France and the Netherlands. Saint Martin is a French territory covering about two-thirds of the island located in the Leeward Island region.
Entry, Exit and Visa RequirementsUpon arrival in Sint Maarten, you must have: a U.S. passport valid for the duration of your stay; a completed Embarkation and Disembarkation Card (ED-Card).
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Martin. Located just south of Anguilla and south/south-east of the British Virgin Islands, this is one Caribbean island with a difference. The southern half called Sint Maarten belongs to the Dutch, while the northern part (Saint Martin) belongs to the French.
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Maarten/St. Martin. Tap water is safe to drink, but bottled water is recommended. High-SPF sunscreen is essential and recommended for those not used to intense sunlight.
The dry season, from December to April, is the most pleasant. This is also the peak season for tourists who come to enjoy the agreeable weather and summer temperatures. The sunshine is almost constant during this period, with hardly any rain.
St. Martin (French) or St. Maarten (Dutch) does not have any particular customs procedures at work. Small quantities of personal products like tobacco, electronic equipment and alcohol are allowed free of duty.