Useful Information
Everything you need to know for your stay in Saint Martin
Entry and immigration requirements
Upon arrival at Princess Juliana International Airport (Dutch side), all passengers must present a fully completed immigration form. These forms are generally handed out in the plane before landing.
It is essential that you know the precise address of your accommodation on Saint Martin before you arrive.
French citizens
French citizens flying into Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM), on the Dutch side, must be in possession of a valid passport and a return ticket or continuing ticket.
French citizens flying into Grand-Case airport, on the French side, may enter on a valid French identity card.
EU nationals
EU nationals arriving into Grand Case Airport must be in possession of a valid passport, official French identity card or French residency card (carte de séjour). Visas are not required.
US and Canadian nationals
US and Canada nationals must be in possession of a valid passport and a return ticket or continuing ticket. Naturalised citizens must present an original naturalisation certificate with an identification photo.
Other countries
Travellers from other countries must present a valid passport and a return ticket or a continuing ticket.
There are no immunisation requirements.
Domestic pets
Pets older than three months may be admitted on presentation of an up-to-date declaration of health issued by your vet and an up-to-date vaccination record (in particular for rabies vaccination).
Travelling between St. Martin and St. Maarten
There is no physical border between the French and Dutch territories and people and goods may travel freely between the two sides of the island.
Custom formalities
Upon arrival...
St. Martin/St. Maarten is a duty-free port and there are no particular customs procedures. Products for personal use (tobacco, cameras and video cameras, etc.) are permitted in small quantities without being subject to specific procedures or taxes.
On departure...
Saint Martin is the only destination in the French West Indies that can truly claim to a tax-free status. With no customs duties, VAT or other indirect taxes to pay, the island offers unbeatable prices on a whole host of items.
Opening times
| Time | Direction |
|---|---|
| 9:00 AM | In/Outbound traffic |
| 5:00 PM | In/Outbound traffic |
Closed Sunday and Holidays
Departing boats have priority. Passage is free.
Technical specifications
Opening times
| Time | Direction |
|---|---|
| 8:30 AM | Outbound traffic |
| 9:30 AM | Inbound traffic |
| 10:30 AM | Outbound traffic |
| 11:30 AM | Inbound traffic |
| 3:00 PM | Inbound traffic |
| 4:00 PM | Outbound traffic |
| 5:00 PM | Inbound traffic |
Technical specifications
Opening times
| Time | Direction |
|---|---|
| 8:00 AM | In/Outbound traffic |
| 10:00 AM | In/Outbound traffic |
| 3:30 PM | In/Outbound traffic |