Sint Maarten: was man vor der Reise wissen sollte
Das Wichtigste
- Use entry.sx for the official digital ED card; confirm current boarding requirements.
- The Caribbean guilder (XCG) replaced ANG; do not rely on older currency advice.
Einreise und Visa
British visitors can stay visa-free for up to 90 days. Complete the official digital ED entry form before travel. The entry portal calls it required, while the Minister Plenipotentiary FAQ still describes pre-boarding completion as optional during testing; confirm with your carrier.
Online-Einreiseformulare und Genehmigungen
- Digital ED entry form ↗ Pflicht
Complete before travel; confirm current boarding requirements. · Portal says all travellers, including transit and residents; official FAQ conflicts on advance completion.
Gültigkeit des Reisepasses: UK guidance: at least 6 months beyond arrival; check rules for your passport nationality.
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Geld
Bargeld und Karten sind beide üblich. Karten werden fast überall akzeptiert.
Apple Pay — keine Daten · Google Pay — keine Daten
- The Caribbean guilder is the official currency. US dollars and major cards are widely used.
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Regeln und Verbote
Gesetze, gegen die Reisende unwissentlich verstoßen
- Do not bring cannabis, CBD products, firearms or ammunition.
- Right turns at red lights are prohibited.
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Kultur und Kleidung
Religion: Ask before entering a place of worship; respect services and local customs.
Kleidung: Choose clothing appropriate to the venue and activity.
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Klima
Atlantic hurricane season runs June-November; follow local forecasts and evacuation instructions.
Monat für Monat
- Januar: Jan: outside official hurricane season; storms still possible
- Februar: Feb: outside official hurricane season; storms still possible
- März: Mar: outside official hurricane season; storms still possible
- April: Apr: outside official hurricane season; storms still possible
- Mai: May: outside official hurricane season; storms still possible
- Juni: Jun: official hurricane season; monitor forecasts
- Juli: Jul: official hurricane season; monitor forecasts
- August: Aug: official hurricane season; monitor forecasts
- September: Sep: official hurricane season; monitor forecasts
- Oktober: Oct: official hurricane season; monitor forecasts
- November: Nov: official hurricane season; monitor forecasts
- Dezember: Dec: outside official hurricane season; storms still possible
Beste Reisezeit: December-May avoids the official hurricane season; check local rainfall and forecasts.
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Was einpacken
- Travel documents and insurance details
- Medicines in original packaging
- A backup payment method
Nicht mitnehmen / Einfuhr verboten
- Carrying packages for strangers
Praktisches
Steckdosen: Ask your accommodation about sockets and voltage before packing an adapter.
Wasser: Use sealed drinking water if the local supply is uncertain.
Verkehr: Rechtsverkehr
Versicherung: Arrange cover for medical care, evacuation and planned activities.
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Einreiseregeln ändern sich. Prüfen Sie vor der Reise die Website der Botschaft oder Einwanderungsbehörde des Landes.