Sint Maarten: qué saber antes del viaje
Lo esencial
- 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.
Entrada y visados
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.
Formularios y permisos en línea
- Digital ED entry form ↗ obligatorio
Complete before travel; confirm current boarding requirements. · Portal says all travellers, including transit and residents; official FAQ conflicts on advance completion.
Validez del pasaporte: UK guidance: at least 6 months beyond arrival; check rules for your passport nationality.
Revisado el 30 de octubre de 2026 · Fuentes: gov.uk ↗, entry.sx ↗, centralbank.cw ↗, visitstmaarten.com ↗, kgmsxm.com ↗
Dinero
Se usan tanto efectivo como tarjetas. Las tarjetas se aceptan casi en todas partes.
Apple Pay — sin datos · Google Pay — sin datos
- The Caribbean guilder is the official currency. US dollars and major cards are widely used.
Revisado el 30 de octubre de 2026 · Fuentes: travel.state.gov ↗, entry.sx ↗, centralbank.cw ↗, visitstmaarten.com ↗, kgmsxm.com ↗
Normas y prohibiciones
Leyes que los viajeros incumplen sin saberlo
- Do not bring cannabis, CBD products, firearms or ammunition.
- Right turns at red lights are prohibited.
Revisado el 30 de octubre de 2026 · Fuentes: gov.uk ↗, entry.sx ↗, centralbank.cw ↗, visitstmaarten.com ↗, kgmsxm.com ↗
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 ↗, entry.sx ↗, centralbank.cw ↗, visitstmaarten.com ↗, kgmsxm.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: Arrange cover for medical care, evacuation and planned activities.
Revisado el 30 de octubre de 2026 · Fuentes: gov.uk ↗, travel.state.gov ↗, entry.sx ↗, centralbank.cw ↗, visitstmaarten.com ↗, kgmsxm.com ↗
Las normas de entrada cambian. Antes del viaje, consulta la web de la embajada o del servicio de inmigración del país.