Princess Juliana International Airport
Sint Maarten
4.7 km · straight-line distance
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Local timeAmerica/Lower_Princes
CurrencyXCG
Coordinates18.0485°, -63.0651°
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Visas & entry
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This information is for people travelling on a full ‘British citizen’ passport from the UK. It is based on the UK government’s understanding of St Maarten’s current rules for the most common types of travel.
St Maarten is an autonomous country within the Kingdom of the Netherlands. It sets and enforces its own entry rules. If you’re not sure how these requirements apply to you, contact the Netherlands Embassy in the UK.
Passport validity requirements
To enter St Maarten, your passport must have an ‘expiry date’ at least 6 months after the date you arrive.
Check with your travel provider that your passport and other travel documents meet requirements. Renew your passport if you need to.
You will be denied entry if you do not have a valid travel document or try to use a passport that has been reported lost or stolen.
Dual nationals
When returning to the UK, British citizens must carry a valid British passport or certificate of entitlement. See Dual citizenship.
Visa requirements
You can stay in St Maarten for up to 90 days without a visa. See St Maarten visa information.
Vaccine requirements
To enter St Maarten, you must have a certificate to prove you’ve had a yellow fever vaccination if you’re coming from a country listed as a transmission risk.
For full details about medical entry requirements and recommended vaccinations, see TravelHealthPro’s St Maarten guide.
Customs rules
There are strict rules about goods you can take into or out of St Maarten. You must declare anything that may be prohibited or subject to tax or duty.
Travel between St Maarten and St Martin
There is no border between St Maarten (Dutch side of the island) and St Martin (French side). People and goods may travel freely. See St Martin travel advice.
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Source updated: 2025-12-10 · Data retrieved: 2026-10-05
Customs, restrictions & taxes
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Customs rules
There are strict rules about goods you can take into or out of St Maarten. You must declare anything that may be prohibited or subject to tax or duty.
Travel between St Maarten and St Martin
There is no border between St Maarten (Dutch side of the island) and St Martin (French side). People and goods may travel freely. See St Martin travel advice.
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Source updated: 2025-12-10 · Data retrieved: 2026-10-05
Embassies & consulates
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The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) cannot provide tailored advice for individual trips. Read this travel advice and carry out your own research before deciding whether to travel.
Emergency services in St Maarten
Ambulance: 911
Fire: 919
Police: 911
Coastguard: 913
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Refunds and changes to travel
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Find out more about changing or cancelling travel plans, including:
- where to get advice if you are in a dispute with a provider
- how to access previous versions of travel advice to support a claim
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Help in the UK
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Telephone: 020 7008 5000 (24 hours)
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Official travel advice
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Before you travel
No travel can be guaranteed safe. Read all the advice in this guide. You may also find it helpful to:
- see general advice for women travellers
- read our guide on disability and travel abroad
- see general advice for LGBT+ travellers
- read about safety for solo and independent travel
- see advice on volunteering and adventure travel abroad
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If you choose to travel, research your destinations and get appropriate travel insurance. Insurance should cover your itinerary, planned activities and expenses in an emergency.
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Laws and cultural differences
Personal ID
It is a legal requirement to carry ID with a photo, for example a passport or photocard driving licence. A printed copy of your ID is not usually acceptable.
LGBT+ travellers
St Maarten is generally accepting of the LGBT+ community. There have been no reports of incidents directed against members of the LGBT+ community.
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Source updated: 2025-12-10 · Data retrieved: 2026-10-05
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