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Saint Barthélemy visas

Saint Barthélemy family visa

Long-stay visas cover stays longer than 90 days. Spouses of French nationals pay no visa fee, and children adopted by a French national have a reduced long-stay fee.

Ways to get a Saint Barthélemy family visa

  1. Long-stay visa

    Visa needed

    Travellers who require a visa for a stay longer than 90 days can apply. Detailed residence eligibility rules are not given.

    Stay
    More than 90 days.
    Fee
    €99 regularly; no fee for spouses of French nationals; €15 for children adopted by a French national.
    1. Lodge an application at a French embassy or consulate in your country of residence.
    2. Apply for a visa valid for Saint Barthélemy and pay any applicable fee.

Who needs it

Travellers who need a visa for a stay longer than 90 days must apply for a long-stay visa.

Who doesn't

Nationals of EU and EFTA member states, Andorra, Monaco and San Marino can enter and reside without a visa for an unlimited period.

How to apply

  1. Lodge an application at a French embassy or consulate in your country of residence.
  2. Apply for a visa valid for Saint Barthélemy and pay any applicable fee.

Good to know

  • A fee exemption does not itself establish a visa exemption.
  • Detailed spouse, dependant and residence eligibility rules are not given.
  • Foreign nationals already in a part of France can apply at the local prefecture.

Questions

Do I need a family visa for Saint Barthélemy?

Travellers who need a visa for a stay longer than 90 days must apply for a long-stay visa. Nationals of EU and EFTA member states, Andorra, Monaco and San Marino can enter and reside without a visa for an unlimited period.

How long can I stay on a Saint Barthélemy family visa?

More than 90 days.

How much does a Saint Barthélemy family visa cost?

Regular long-stay fee: €99. No fee for spouses of French nationals. Children adopted by a French national: €15.

How do I apply for a Saint Barthélemy family visa?

1. 1. Lodge an application at a French embassy or consulate in your country of residence. 2. 2. Apply for a visa valid for Saint Barthélemy and pay any applicable fee.

Does my passport change whether I need a family visa for Saint Barthélemy?

Yes. Rules depend on the country that issued your passport. Open the Saint Barthélemy visa page and choose your passport for a plain answer.

Can a family visa for Saint Barthélemy be refused?

Yes. Officials can refuse a visa or entry, even after you apply. Give true answers, bring the documents asked for, and keep proof of your onward trip and money.

Where do I check the latest Saint Barthélemy family visa rules?

On Saint Barthélemy's official immigration or foreign ministry website, or at its embassy. Rules change, so check close to your trip.

Can I change my family visa once I am in Saint Barthélemy?

Often you cannot switch visa type inside the country. Ask the immigration office before you travel if you might need to.

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