How much is St. Maarten departure tax?

DEPARTURE TAX Maarten / St. Martin there is a departure tax to pay… Those leaving on an international flight must pay US$30.00 per person, unless the arrival and departure are on the same day. If you are traveling to another island within the Netherlands Antilles, the departure tax is US$10.00 per person.



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Keep in mind that each island government imposes an occupancy or room tax (called a tourism tax on St. Barts), applicable to all hotels, inns, and guesthouses. On St. Maarten, a government tax of 5% is added to your hotel bill.

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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.

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Our duty-free markets and shops are filled with brands you love, and unique local specialties you won't be able to find anywhere else. Truly a shopping destination, St. Maarten offers the retail therapy you deserve while staying on the island.

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The key to knowing do you go through customs when leaving the U.S. is to understand when passengers need to go through customs. Generally, you only go through customs when entering a country, not when you leave.

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The US Dollar is accepted everywhere on the island. Local currency and US Dollar ATM machines (Maestro/Cirrus) are situated throughout the island. Major credit cards are accepted in most tourist establishments.

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They're a controversial tactic and far from an ideal solution, but also a direct result of overtourism and so likely to continue. What are tourist taxes? Tourism taxes are small fees usually levied indirectly through accommodation providers or vacation companies, and typically aimed at overnight visitors.

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No. As of August 1, 2022, Saint Martin no longer has COVID entry requirements for any travelers. There are NO testing or vaccine requirements.

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There are no restrictions but amounts over ANG20,000, or equivalent, must be declared.

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The tourist tax is calculated on the total fees and fair market value of consideration paid by the tenant for the benefit of the accommodations. All fees and consideration that are required by the tenant for the benefit of the accommodations are considered as the total rental charge and are taxable.

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In some destinations, you'll be required to pay a tourist tax on arrival at your hotel. This is usually a sum of money charged by local tourism authorities to generate income for tourism and environmental purposes. Please be aware that in the USA and certain parts of the Caribbean, these taxes are called 'resort fees'.

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Despite having two different official currencies, the US Dollar is accepted on both sides, with St. Maarten using the US Dollar the most. It is not unusual to receive change in US Dollar even when payment is made with the guilder.

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Despite having two different official currencies, the US Dollar is accepted on both sides, with St. Maarten using the US Dollar the most. It is not unusual to receive change in US Dollar even when payment is made with the guilder.

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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.

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With Global Entry, you simply scan your passport or U.S. permanent resident card at a Global Entry kiosk, complete the customs declaration form, scan your fingerprints and move onward onto U.S. soil. This can be a major time saver when the customs line is long at busy airports or during high-volume travel periods.

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