Sint Maarten visa requirements for Indian citizens
Indian citizens need a visa for Sint Maarten, from its embassy or consulate.
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Sint Maarten
Visa needed
Get this visa before travel if you need a visa for your holiday.
- Visa
- Required
- Fee
- €80
- Last updated
- 11 November 2026
Make your trip easier
Do you already have any of these?
Some countries make entry easier if you hold a valid visa or residence permit from another country.
Special rules for Indian citizens in Sint Maarten
- Visa not required if holding a valid multiple-entry visa or residence permit issued by Canada, Ireland, UK or US.
- Visa not required if holding a multiple-entry short-stay Schengen visa, an authorization for temporary stay, or a residence permit for a Schengen country.
- Visa not required if holding a residence permit or visa for Saint Martin (French part).
- Visa not required if holding a residence permit of Overseas France.
What to do
Find Sint Maarten's embassy or consulate that covers where you live.
Prepare the application form, photos, bank statements and travel bookings.
Book an appointment early; processing can take several weeks.
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Ways into Sint Maarten
Check if you need a visa before booking your trip.
Visa not required For your passportUS or Canadian visaPeople from 9 countries can visit with a US or Canadian visa allowing repeat entry.
- Fee
- Free
How to apply
- Check your citizenship is on this list.
- Check your US or Canadian visa is still valid.
- Check that visa allows repeat entry.
- Carry your visa and travel documents.
Documents required
- Passport
- US or Canadian repeat-entry visa
- Return or onward ticket
- Place to stay
- Proof of money or sponsor
- Medical insurance
- Hotel booking
- Travel insurance
- US ESTA approval does not count as a visa.
- Official country lists differ; this list follows NetherlandsWorldwide.
Visa not requiredEuropean visa exemptionCertain European visas let you visit Sint Maarten without a separate visa.
- Fee
- Free
How to apply
- Check your visa is still valid.
- Check it allows repeat entry for Schengen, UK or Ireland.
- Or use a valid French Saint Martin visa.
- Carry your visa and travel documents.
Documents required
- Passport
- Visa that meets these rules
- Return or onward ticket
- Place to stay
- Proof of money or sponsor
- Medical insurance
- Hotel booking
- Travel insurance
- You need only 1 of these visas.
- Border staff decide how long you can stay.
Visa not requiredResidence document exemptionCertain permits to live abroad let you visit without a Sint Maarten visa.
- Fee
- Free
How to apply
- Check your residence document against the exemption list.
- Check the document is still valid.
- Carry the original and your travel documents.
Documents required
- Passport
- Residence document that meets the rules
- Return or onward ticket
- Place to stay
- Proof of money or sponsor
- Medical insurance
- Hotel booking
- Travel insurance
- The document's country matters; your citizenship does not limit this route.
- Border staff decide how long you can stay.
Visa not requiredReturn document exemptionCertain documents showing you can return abroad let you visit without a visa.
- Fee
- Free
How to apply
- Check your return document's type and country qualify.
- Carry your document and passport.
- Show both to border staff.
Official pageDocuments required
- Passport
- Return document that meets the rules
Visa requiredTourist Caribbean visaGet this visa before travel if you need a visa for your holiday.
- Stay
- 90 days
- Fee
- €80
- Processing
- 15 days
How to apply
- Choose your residence country on NetherlandsWorldwide.
- Fill in, print and sign the visa form.
- Gather documents and book the required appointment.
- Apply in person and pay the fees.
- Check your visa and complete the Entry Form.
Documents required
- Signed visa form
- Signed passport with 2 blank pages
- Required photo
- Proof you live legally abroad
- Proof of home ties
- Hotel booking or property papers
- Proof of who pays
- Bank statements if paying yourself: 3 months
- Return ticket
- Travel insurance
- Ages 6–11 pay 40 EUR; children under 6 pay nothing.
- Apply through the authorised application centre.
- Stay up to 90 days in 180; paid work is not allowed.
- Decisions usually take 15 days, but can take longer.
Sources (26)Last updated 11 November 2026
- Sint Maarten Immigration and Border Protection Services
- Netherlands Ministry of Foreign Affairs: Caribbean visas
- Visa requirements and exemptions
- Visa-free entry requirements
- Short-stay Caribbean visa
- Official Caribbean visa application instructions for US residents
- Official Caribbean visa application instructions for UK residents
- Official Caribbean visa application instructions for India residents
- Tourism application checklist
- Business and official visit checklist
- Study and event checklist
- Family and friends visit checklist
- 2026 consular fees in the United States
- 2026 consular fees in the United Kingdom
- 2026 consular fees in India
- Long-stay visa and residence permission
- Long-stay Caribbean visa applications in India
- Long-stay Caribbean visa checklist
- Caribbean Carpet Programme eligibility and benefits
- Caribbean Carpet Programme registration
- Caribbean Carpet Programme visa checklist
- Official Sint Maarten Entry Form; arrival declaration, not a visa portal
- Princess Juliana International Airport: immigration and visas
- Sint Maarten Tourist Bureau: passports, immigration and customs
- Governor of Sint Maarten: Caribbean and Schengen visas
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs online Caribbean visa application form
Coming from India
- Plugs A BAdapter needed
- MoneyXCG Cg
- Time−9h 30m
- DrivingOn the rightLook left first
- LanguageEnglishSpoken at home too
- Emergency911 police912 ambulance
Planning your Sint Maarten trip
Best time to go: High season runs from December through April. Places to stay cost considerably less during the rest of the year.
- Simpson Bay LagoonThe Caribbean's largest inland lagoon crosses the French-Dutch border. It contains two small islands and varied underwater life.
- Fort LouisThis 18th-century French fort overlooks Marigot.
- Orient BeachThis French-side beach has a clothing-optional section at its far southern end. Large bright yellow umbrellas mark that section.
- Marigot waterfront marketBrowse souvenirs and spices at an open-air market. Wednesday and Saturday mornings are especially lively.
Scams to watch for in Sint Maarten
- Parked rental-car break-insThieves search parked rental cars and take belongings. Organised teams can break in easily, so locking the car alone does not protect valuables.
- Separate turnover-tax chargeMerchants pay a turnover tax on their sales. A few sellers try to add it as a separate charge on the receipt, despite instructions from the tax authority not to do so.
- Free gift or cash leading to a timeshare pitchA street tout offers a free gift or cash, then gradually draws you into a sales visit for resort condos or timeshares. The pitch can last for hours. Gifts may depend on your willingness to buy. This practice has become much less common over the years.
About Sint Maarten
Sint Maarten is a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands on a shared island.
- Capital
- Philipsburg
- Money
- Caribbean guilder (Cg)
- Languages
- English, French, Dutch
- Time zone
- UTC-04:00
- Cars drive on the
- right side
- Calling code
- +1
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Questions
Are there special rules for Indian citizens visiting Sint Maarten?
Do indian citizens need a visa for Sint Maarten?
Indian citizens need a visa for Sint Maarten, from its embassy or consulate.
Where do I apply for a Sint Maarten visa?
At Sint Maarten's embassy or consulate that covers where you live. Book an appointment early, as it can take several weeks.
Is it easier to visit Sint Maarten if I already have a US, UK or Schengen visa?
With a valid visa or residence permit from US, UK, Ireland and Canada, the rule becomes "no visa needed". With a valid visa or residence permit from Schengen, the rule becomes "no visa needed".
Do other Asia passports get easier entry to Sint Maarten?
Maldives and United Arab Emirates can enter without applying before they travel.
Which countries near Sint Maarten are easier for indian citizens?
Barbados, British Virgin Islands, Dominica, Grenada Haiti, and 3 more let indian citizens in without applying before travel.
What should I carry to Sint Maarten?
Find Sint Maarten's embassy or consulate that covers where you live. Prepare the application form, photos, bank statements and travel bookings.
What money is used in Sint Maarten?
Caribbean guilder (Cg). Carry some cash for arrival, especially if a visa fee is paid at the border.
What language do people speak in Sint Maarten?
English, French and Dutch.
How strong is the India passport?
It ranks #79 and reaches 53 destinations without applying ahead.
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