What documents do I need to enter St Maarten?

Entry, Exit and Visa Requirements Upon 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). You can complete the ED-Card on the airplane en route to Sint Maarten or in advance by using ED-Card Online.



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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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All visitors are exempted from the visa requirement when in possession of the following: A valid residence permit (green card) for the United States, Canada, the Schengen Area, the United Kingdom, Ireland or Switzerland; A valid residence permit for French St. Martin and Dutch St.

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A visa is not required for this destination for a stay of up to 90 days in any six month period. Please keep in mind that while a visa is not required, you must: Hold a passport valid for at least six months beyond your date of country exit and with one blank visa page. Hold proof of onward and return flights.

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When you arrive St. Maarten, you will pass through Immigration, which can take 10 minutes or 90 minutes, depending on which flights have arrived just prior to yours.

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For the vast majority of passengers the immigration process only takes a few minutes, though lines can get long if many international flights arrive around the same time. Once you land, just follow the signs (and other passengers) to the immigration area.

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There is absolutely no border apparatus or passport stamping between the French and Dutch sides of St Martin. You just drive back and forth at will. P.S.

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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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Puerto Rico The island hosts all US citizens with affability, showing great prominence in our list of places where you don't need a passport or visa. History lovers can find this place as flabbergasting.

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Sint Maarten is a semi-autonomous country within the Kingdom of the Netherlands.

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All visitors are exempted from the visa requirement when in possession of the following: A valid residence permit (green card) for the United States, Canada, the Schengen Area, the United Kingdom, Ireland or Switzerland; A valid residence permit for French St. Martin and Dutch St.

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Sint Maarten vs. Saint Martin … one beautiful Caribbean island with two completely different vibes. Sint Maarten is located on the Dutch side, and Saint Maarten is on the French side.

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Green card holders do not need a Visa to enter Aruba, Curaçao, Sint Maarten, and the Caribbean Netherlands (Islands of Bonaire, Sint Eustatius, and Saba). Passport, green card, and round-trip tickets to the US or onward tickets to another destination required.

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Due to the ongoing pandemic, non-essential tourist travel to Sint Maarten is still advised against. Update 2021-06-23: According to recent media reports, the night-time curfew is now in effect from 11:00 p.m. (local time).

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All U.S. citizens need U.S. passport books if re-entering by air. Land and sea border crossings accept additional travel documents, such as U.S. Passport cards and Trusted Traveler cards. Child travelers have additional options - see the Traveling with Children section.

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The tap water in Sint Maarten/St. Martin is safe to drink in most places. Many establishments serve desalinated water. Bottled water is inexpensive if you do not like the taste of the tap water.

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The Antillean Guilder or Florin is the official currency in St. Maarten, which is divided into 100 cents. US dollars are accepted at the majority of businesses on the Dutch side of the island. On the French side, the euro is the official currency.

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Allow enough time: Customs can be time-consuming, especially during peak travel periods. Make sure you allow enough time to clear customs and get to your connecting flight. As a general rule, it's best to allow at least two hours for international layovers.

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