San Bartolomé: qué saber antes del viaje
Lo esencial
- A Schengen visa alone may not authorise this French overseas destination; check the territorial validity of any visa.
- Check transit formalities separately, particularly for Dutch Sint Maarten or the USA.
Entrada y visados
All travellers need a valid passport. Where a French visa is required, it must specifically cover Saint-Barthelemy/Saint-Martin; verify before departure. The official tourism office states that US and British visitors can stay without a visa for up to 90 days. Bring return or onward travel and accommodation evidence.
Validez del pasaporte: The tourism office asks US/Canadian visitors for over 6 months on entry; confirm the rule for your own passport before travel.
Aduana
- Do not bring guns, ammunition or spent shell casings without authorisation.
Revisado el 30 de octubre de 2026 · Fuentes: saintbarth-tourisme.com ↗, travel.state.gov ↗
Dinero
Se usan tanto efectivo como tarjetas. Las tarjetas se aceptan casi en todas partes.
Apple Pay — sin datos · Google Pay — sin datos
- US dollars may be accepted at a merchant-set exchange rate.
- ATMs are available; ask your issuer about fees and restrictions.
Revisado el 30 de octubre de 2026 · Fuentes: travel.state.gov ↗, saintbarth-tourisme.com ↗
Normas y prohibiciones
Prohibido
- Unauthorised firearms and ammunition
Leyes que los viajeros incumplen sin saberlo
- You must be able to prove your identity when requested.
- French laws apply.
Revisado el 30 de octubre de 2026 · Fuentes: travel.state.gov ↗, gov.uk ↗
Cultura y ropa
Religión: Catholic, Anglican and Evangelical communities; Catholicism is the most widespread tradition according to the tourism office.
Ropa: Choose clothing appropriate to the venue, especially when visiting a church.
Revisado el 30 de octubre de 2026 · Fuentes: saintbarth-tourisme.com ↗
Clima
Atlantic hurricane season runs June-November; follow local forecasts and evacuation instructions.
Mes a mes
- enero: Jan: outside official hurricane season; storms still possible
- febrero: Feb: outside official hurricane season; storms still possible
- marzo: Mar: outside official hurricane season; storms still possible
- abril: Apr: outside official hurricane season; storms still possible
- mayo: May: outside official hurricane season; storms still possible
- junio: Jun: official hurricane season; monitor forecasts
- julio: Jul: official hurricane season; monitor forecasts
- agosto: Aug: official hurricane season; monitor forecasts
- septiembre: Sep: official hurricane season; monitor forecasts
- octubre: Oct: official hurricane season; monitor forecasts
- noviembre: Nov: official hurricane season; monitor forecasts
- diciembre: Dec: outside official hurricane season; storms still possible
Mejor temporada: December-May avoids the official hurricane season; check local rainfall and forecasts.
Revisado el 30 de octubre de 2026 · Fuentes: gov.uk ↗
Qué llevar
- Travel documents and insurance details
- Medicines in original packaging
- A backup payment method
Qué no llevar / prohibido importar
- Carrying packages for strangers
Práctico
Enchufes: Ask your accommodation about sockets and voltage before packing an adapter.
Agua: Use sealed drinking water if the local supply is uncertain.
Circulación: por la derecha
Seguro: Include medical care, evacuation and hurricane-related disruption in your insurance planning.
Emergencias: 112 general; 17 police; 15 ambulance
Revisado el 30 de octubre de 2026 · Fuentes: saintbarth-tourisme.com ↗, travel.state.gov ↗
Las normas de entrada cambian. Antes del viaje, consulta la web de la embajada o del servicio de inmigración del país.