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Saint Pierre and Miquelon visas

Saint Pierre and Miquelon tourist visa

Many travellers can visit without a visa for up to 90 days in a 180-day period. Travellers who do not qualify need a visa valid for Saint Pierre and Miquelon.

Ways to get a Saint Pierre and Miquelon tourist visa

Visa-free entry with no time limit
No visa needed
Nationals of European Union countries, European Free Trade Association countries, Andorra, Monaco and San Marino can enter and reside without a visa.
Stay
Unlimited.
Passports that qualify (3)
Visa-free short visit
No visa needed
Nationals of the listed countries and territories qualify for short visits, subject to any applicable exceptions.
Stay
Up to 90 days in a 180-day period.
Passports that qualify (60)
Visa-free entry 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 a 180-day period.
Visa-free entry with a qualifying French multiple-entry 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 a 180-day period.
Passports that qualify (10)
Visa-free entry directly from Canada with Canadian identification
No visa needed
Travellers of any nationality qualify if they hold Canadian identification and travel directly from Canada.
Stay
Up to 90 days in a 180-day period.
Visitor visa from a French embassy or consulate
Visa needed
Travellers who need a visa for Saint Pierre and Miquelon can apply.
Stay
Up to 90 days under the short-stay fee category.
Fee
€9 regular fee. Spouses of French nationals and family members of other European Union or European Free Trade Association nationals pay no fee.
1. Apply to a French embassy or consulate in your country of residence.
2. Submit your visa application and pay the applicable fee.

Who needs it

Travellers who do not qualify for a visa exemption need a visa.

Who doesn't

Exemptions cover listed nationalities, certain visa or residence permit holders, and travellers of any nationality arriving directly from Canada with Canadian identification.

How to apply

Check whether you qualify for a visa exemption.
If you need a visa, submit an application to a French embassy or consulate in your country of residence.

Good to know

Keep within the stay limit for your exemption.
A standard Schengen short-stay visa does not normally allow entry. A specific exemption applies to certain nationalities holding qualifying French multiple-entry visas.
Saint Pierre and Miquelon has separate visa rules from European France.
A visa marked “départements français d'Amérique” allows visits to Saint Pierre and Miquelon and the other French territories in the Americas.
A visa marked “valable pour France sauf CTOM” also covers Saint Pierre and Miquelon.

Questions

Do I need a tourist visa for Saint Pierre and Miquelon?

Travellers who do not qualify for a visa exemption need a visa. Exemptions cover listed nationalities, certain visa or residence permit holders, and travellers of any nationality arriving directly from Canada with Canadian identification.

What are the ways to get a tourist visa for Saint Pierre and Miquelon?

There are 6 options: Visa-free entry with no time limit (no visa at all); Visa-free short visit (no visa at all); Visa-free entry with a long-stay visa or residence permit (no visa at all); Visa-free entry with a qualifying French multiple-entry visa (no visa at all); Visa-free entry directly from Canada with Canadian identification (no visa at all); Visitor visa from a French embassy or consulate (a visa from an embassy).

Who can go to Saint Pierre and Miquelon without a tourist visa?

Nationals of European Union countries, European Free Trade Association countries, Andorra, Monaco and San Marino can enter and reside without a visa. Nationals of the listed countries and territories qualify for short visits, subject to any applicable exceptions. 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. Travellers of any nationality qualify if they hold Canadian identification and travel directly from Canada.

How long can I stay on a Saint Pierre and Miquelon tourist visa?

Up to 90 days in a 180-day period under the short-stay exemptions.

How much does a Saint Pierre and Miquelon tourist visa cost?

The regular visa fee for a stay of up to 90 days is €9.

How do I apply for a Saint Pierre and Miquelon tourist visa?

1. 1. Check whether you qualify for a visa exemption. 2. 2. If you need a visa, submit an application to a French embassy or consulate in your country of residence.

What rules do I have to follow on a Saint Pierre and Miquelon tourist visa?

Keep within the stay limit for your exemption. A standard Schengen short-stay visa does not normally allow entry. A specific exemption applies to certain nationalities holding qualifying French multiple-entry visas.

Does my passport change whether I need a tourist visa for Saint Pierre and Miquelon?

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

Can a tourist visa for Saint Pierre and Miquelon 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 Pierre and Miquelon tourist visa rules?

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

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