Saint-Barthélemy: wat je moet weten voor vertrek
Het belangrijkste
- 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.
Inreis en visa
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.
Geldigheid paspoort: The tourism office asks US/Canadian visitors for over 6 months on entry; confirm the rule for your own passport before travel.
Douane
- Do not bring guns, ammunition or spent shell casings without authorisation.
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Geld
Contant en pinnen zijn allebei gangbaar. Kaarten worden bijna overal geaccepteerd.
Apple Pay — geen gegevens · Google Pay — geen gegevens
- US dollars may be accepted at a merchant-set exchange rate.
- ATMs are available; ask your issuer about fees and restrictions.
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Regels en verboden
Verboden
- Unauthorised firearms and ammunition
Wetten die reizigers onbewust overtreden
- You must be able to prove your identity when requested.
- French laws apply.
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Cultuur en kleding
Religie: Catholic, Anglican and Evangelical communities; Catholicism is the most widespread tradition according to the tourism office.
Kleding: Choose clothing appropriate to the venue, especially when visiting a church.
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Klimaat
Atlantic hurricane season runs June-November; follow local forecasts and evacuation instructions.
Per maand
- januari: Jan: outside official hurricane season; storms still possible
- februari: Feb: outside official hurricane season; storms still possible
- maart: Mar: outside official hurricane season; storms still possible
- april: Apr: outside official hurricane season; storms still possible
- mei: May: outside official hurricane season; storms still possible
- juni: Jun: official hurricane season; monitor forecasts
- juli: Jul: official hurricane season; monitor forecasts
- augustus: 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
- december: Dec: outside official hurricane season; storms still possible
Beste seizoen: December-May avoids the official hurricane season; check local rainfall and forecasts.
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Wat mee te nemen
- Travel documents and insurance details
- Medicines in original packaging
- A backup payment method
Niet meenemen / invoer verboden
- Carrying packages for strangers
Praktisch
Stopcontacten: Ask your accommodation about sockets and voltage before packing an adapter.
Water: Use sealed drinking water if the local supply is uncertain.
Verkeer: rechts rijden
Verzekering: Include medical care, evacuation and hurricane-related disruption in your insurance planning.
Noodnummers: 112 general; 17 police; 15 ambulance
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Inreisregels veranderen. Controleer vóór de reis de website van de ambassade of immigratiedienst van het land.