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Saint Barthélemy tourist visa

Some travellers can visit without a visa for up to 90 days in any 180-day period. Others need a visa valid for Saint Barthélemy.

Ways to get a Saint Barthélemy tourist visa

  1. Visa-free short visit

    No visa needed

    Nationals of the listed countries and territories qualify for short visits. Venezuela also appears in the nationality list, but the exemption table says it is not exempt for Saint Barthélemy.

    Stay
    Up to 90 days in any 180-day period.

  2. Visa-free entry and residence

    No visa needed

    Nationals of European Union (EU) and European Free Trade Association (EFTA) member states, Andorra, Monaco and San Marino can enter and reside without a visa.

    Stay
    Unlimited.

    Passports that qualify (3)

  3. Visa-free visit with a long-stay visa or residence permit

    No visa needed

    Holders of a long-stay visa or residence permit issued by France or another Schengen Area country qualify.

    Stay
    Up to 90 days in any 180-day period.

  4. Visa-free visit with a qualifying French visa

    No visa needed

    Nationals of Bahrain, China, India, Indonesia, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, South Africa and Thailand qualify if they hold a multiple-entry visa issued by France with validity between 6 months and 5 years.

    Stay
    Up to 90 days in any 180-day period.

  6. Short-stay visa from a French embassy or consulate

    Visa needed

    Travellers who need a visa for Saint Barthélemy can apply.

    Stay
    Up to 90 days.
    Fee
    €60 regularly; €35 for children aged 6 to 12. No fee for children under 6, spouses of French nationals or family members of other EU/EFTA nationals.
    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 the applicable fee.

Who needs it

Travellers who do not qualify for a visa exemption need a visa valid for Saint Barthélemy.

Who doesn't

Listed nationalities and certain visa or residence permit holders qualify for short visits without a visa. Nationals of EU and EFTA countries, Andorra, Monaco and San Marino can enter and reside without a time limit.

How to apply

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

Good to know

  • For the standard short-stay exemption, keep your stay within 90 days in any 180-day period.
  • A standard Schengen short-stay visa is generally not valid for Saint Barthélemy.
  • The nationality list and exemption table disagree about Venezuela. Its exemption status is unclear.
  • A visa marked “départements français d’Amérique” covers Saint Barthélemy and the other French territories in the Americas.
  • A visa marked “valable pour France sauf CTOM” also covers Saint Barthélemy.

Questions

Do I need a tourist visa for Saint Barthélemy?

Travellers who do not qualify for a visa exemption need a visa valid for Saint Barthélemy. Listed nationalities and certain visa or residence permit holders qualify for short visits without a visa. Nationals of EU and EFTA countries, Andorra, Monaco and San Marino can enter and reside without a time limit.

What are the ways to get a tourist visa for Saint Barthélemy?

There are 6 options: Visa-free short visit (no visa at all); Visa-free entry and residence (no visa at all); Visa-free visit with a long-stay visa or residence permit (no visa at all); Visa-free visit with a qualifying French visa (no visa at all); Visa-free cruise visit for listed nationalities (no visa at all); Short-stay visa from a French embassy or consulate (a visa from an embassy).

Who can go to Saint Barthélemy without a tourist visa?

Nationals of the listed countries and territories qualify for short visits. Venezuela also appears in the nationality list, but the exemption table says it is not exempt for Saint Barthélemy. Nationals of European Union (EU) and European Free Trade Association (EFTA) member states, Andorra, Monaco and San Marino can enter and reside without a visa. Holders of a long-stay visa or residence permit issued by France or another Schengen Area country qualify. Nationals of Bahrain, China, India, Indonesia, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, South Africa and Thailand qualify if they hold a multiple-entry visa issued by France with validity between 6 months and 5 years. Nationals of Bahrain, China, India, Indonesia, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, South Africa and Thailand travelling by cruise ship qualify.

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

Up to 90 days for a short-stay visa; most short-stay exemptions allow 90 days in any 180-day period.

How much does a Saint Barthélemy tourist visa cost?

Regular short-stay visa fee: €60. Children aged 6 to 12: €35. Fee exemptions include children under 6, spouses of French nationals and family members of other EU/EFTA nationals.

How do I apply for a Saint Barthélemy tourist visa?

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

What rules do I have to follow on a Saint Barthélemy tourist visa?

For the standard short-stay exemption, keep your stay within 90 days in any 180-day period. A standard Schengen short-stay visa is generally not valid for Saint Barthélemy.

Does my passport change whether I need a tourist 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 tourist 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 tourist visa rules?

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

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