Martinica: qué saber antes del viaje
Lo esencial
- Check overseas visa validity and current local transport notices.
Entrada y visados
Martinique is a French overseas department. British visitors can stay visa-free for up to 90 days. Check French overseas visa requirements for other passports; keep lodging and onward travel evidence ready.
Validez del pasaporte: British passports: at least 3 months beyond departure. US guidance gives 6 months beyond arrival; check nationality-specific rules.
Revisado el 30 de octubre de 2026 · Fuentes: gov.uk ↗, legifrance.gouv.fr ↗
Dinero
Se usan tanto efectivo como tarjetas. Tarjetas sobre todo en ciudades y zonas turísticas.
Apple Pay — sin datos · Google Pay — sin datos
- The euro is the official currency. Large retailers accept cards; ATMs are available.
Revisado el 30 de octubre de 2026 · Fuentes: travel.state.gov ↗, legifrance.gouv.fr ↗
Normas y prohibiciones
Leyes que los viajeros incumplen sin saberlo
- French driving laws apply.
- Do not bring guns, ammunition or spent shell casings without authorisation.
Revisado el 30 de octubre de 2026 · Fuentes: gov.uk ↗, legifrance.gouv.fr ↗
Cultura y ropa
Religión: Ask before entering a place of worship; respect services and local customs.
Ropa: Choose clothing appropriate to the venue and activity.
Revisado el 30 de octubre de 2026 · Fuentes: gov.uk ↗, legifrance.gouv.fr ↗
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: Arrange cover for medical care, evacuation and planned activities.
Revisado el 30 de octubre de 2026 · Fuentes: gov.uk ↗, travel.state.gov ↗, legifrance.gouv.fr ↗
Las normas de entrada cambian. Antes del viaje, consulta la web de la embajada o del servicio de inmigración del país.