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Saint Pierre and Miquelon visas

Saint Pierre and Miquelon transit visa

Some passengers can pass through without a visa. Others need an airport transit visa, but the affected nationalities and application details are not specified.

Ways to get a Saint Pierre and Miquelon transit visa

  1. Airport transit without a visa

    Transit without a visa

    Passengers staying only in the international transit area qualify, except those in categories required to hold an airport transit visa for European France.

  2. Airport transit visa

    Visa needed

    Passengers in the categories required to hold an airport transit visa for European France need one.

  3. Crew transit without a visa

    Transit without a visa

    Airline and ship crew members may transit without a visa.

  5. Cruise transit with a qualifying visa or residence permit

    Transit without a visa

    Cruise passengers qualify if they hold a visa for any French territory or a residence permit for Andorra, Canada, Japan, Monaco, San Marino or the United States.

    Stay
    Up to 24 hours.

  6. Cruise transit while staying on board

    Transit without a visa

    Cruise ship passengers who do not leave the ship may transit without a visa.

Who needs it

Passengers in the same categories that need an airport transit visa for European France also need one when using an airport's international transit area here.

Who doesn't

Exemptions cover qualifying airport passengers, airline and ship crew, and certain cruise passengers.

Changing planes

Can you stay airside?
Yes, without a visa if you stay in the transit area
Leaving the airport
The airport exemption only covers the international transit area. To leave that area, you need to meet the entry rules for Saint Pierre and Miquelon.
Transit without a visa
Stay within the airport's international transit area and do not belong to a category required to hold an airport transit visa for European France. Separate exemptions apply to crew and cruise passengers.

Good to know

  • Airport transit without a visa requires staying in the international transit area.
  • The cruise exemptions with a 24-hour limit must stay within that limit.
  • No general airport transit hour limit is specified.
  • The categories required to hold an airport transit visa are not listed.

Questions

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

Passengers in the same categories that need an airport transit visa for European France also need one when using an airport's international transit area here. Exemptions cover qualifying airport passengers, airline and ship crew, and certain cruise passengers.

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

There are 6 options: Airport transit without a visa (transit without a visa); Airport transit visa (a visa from an embassy); Crew transit without a visa (transit without a visa); Cruise visit for listed nationalities (no visa at all); Cruise transit with a qualifying visa or residence permit (transit without a visa); Cruise transit while staying on board (transit without a visa).

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

Nationals of Bahrain, China, India, Indonesia, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, South Africa and Thailand qualify when travelling by cruise ship.

Can I stay inside the airport in Saint Pierre and Miquelon without a visa?

Yes, staying in the international transit area is allowed for most travellers. To leave the airport: The airport exemption only covers the international transit area. To leave that area, you need to meet the entry rules for Saint Pierre and Miquelon.

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

Airport transit without a visa requires staying in the international transit area. The cruise exemptions with a 24-hour limit must stay within that limit.

Does my passport change whether I need a transit 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 transit 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 transit 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.

Can I change my transit visa once I am in Saint Pierre and Miquelon?

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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