Saint-Martin: wat je moet weten voor vertrek
Het belangrijkste
- Check entry rules for both French Saint Martin and Dutch Sint Maarten.
Inreis en visa
French Saint Martin has separate overseas entry rules. British visitors can visit visa-free for up to 3 months; check French overseas visa requirements for other passports. The island also includes Dutch Sint Maarten, whose entry rules differ.
Geldigheid paspoort: British passports: at least 3 months beyond planned departure.
Gecontroleerd op 30 oktober 2026 · Bronnen: gov.uk ↗, legifrance.gouv.fr ↗
Geld
Contant en pinnen zijn allebei gangbaar. Kaarten vooral in steden en toeristische plaatsen.
Apple Pay — geen gegevens · Google Pay — geen gegevens
- The euro is the official currency. Large retailers accept cards; keep a cash reserve.
Gecontroleerd op 30 oktober 2026 · Bronnen: travel.state.gov ↗, legifrance.gouv.fr ↗
Regels en verboden
Wetten die reizigers onbewust overtreden
- French laws and road rules apply. Carry official identification.
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Cultuur en kleding
Religie: Ask before entering a place of worship; respect services and local customs.
Kleding: Choose clothing appropriate to the venue and activity.
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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.
Gecontroleerd op 30 oktober 2026 · Bronnen: gov.uk ↗
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: Arrange cover for medical care, evacuation and planned activities.
Gecontroleerd op 30 oktober 2026 · Bronnen: gov.uk ↗, travel.state.gov ↗, legifrance.gouv.fr ↗
Inreisregels veranderen. Controleer vóór de reis de website van de ambassade of immigratiedienst van het land.