Sint Maarten tourist visa

Visitors who do not qualify for a visa exemption need the common Caribbean visa. Listed nationalities and travellers with qualifying visas, permits or special travel documents can enter without a separate Caribbean visa.

There are 7 options: Common Caribbean visa (a visa from an embassy); Visa-free entry by nationality (no visa at all); Visa-free entry for Dutch nationals (no visa at all); Entry with an existing visa or permit (no visa at all); Entry with a Saint Martin visa (no visa at all); Entry with a Canadian or United States visa (no visa at all); Entry with qualifying refugee or stateless travel documents (no visa at all).

Citizens of all European Union member states and the listed countries and territories qualify for visa-free visits. The information conflicts for Guyana and Jamaica. Dutch nationals without a regional connection giving them the right to live in the Dutch Caribbean can visit without a visa for up to six months. Travellers of any nationality who would otherwise need a visa qualify if they hold one of the listed valid visas, residence permits or return permits. Holders of a visa for Saint Martin do not need a separate visa for Sint Maarten. Citizens of Bolivia, China, Cuba, the Dominican Republic, Guyana, Haiti, India, Jamaica and Venezuela qualify if they hold a valid Canadian or United States visa. Travellers with the listed refugee, stateless person or United States travel documents are exempt from the visa requirement.

Up to 90 days within 180 days across the six islands; no more than 30 days in one uninterrupted stay in an individual country.

1. 1. Apply at a consular office of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. 2. 2. State which country will be your main destination.

Follow the limit of 90 days within 180 days across the six islands when using the common visa. With the common visa, keep each uninterrupted stay in an individual country within 30 days.

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

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.

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

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