St Martin and St Barthélemy
Entry requirements
This advice reflects the UK government’s understanding of current rules for people travelling on a full ‘British citizen’ passport from the UK, for the most common types of travel.
St Martin and St Barthélemy are French overseas territories. The French authorities set and enforce entry rules. If you’re not sure how these requirements apply to you, contact the Consulate General of France in the UK.
COVID-19 rules
There are no COVID-19 testing or vaccination requirements for travellers entering St Martin and St Barthélemy.
Passport validity requirements
Your passport must have at least 3 months’ validity remaining after the date you intend to leave St Martin and St Barthélemy.
Visa requirements
If you hold a British citizen passport, you do not need a visa to enter St Martin or St Barthélemy for stays of up to 3 months. If you hold another type of British passport or want to stay longer than 3 months, check with the French Ministry of Foreign Affairs or contact the Consulate General of France in the UK.
Residents
Carry your residence document, as well as your passport, when entering or exiting St Martin or St Barthélemy. If you have applied but not yet received your document, carry your certificate of application. You will have received this as an email.
Vaccination requirements (other than COVID-19)
At least 8 weeks before your trip, check the vaccinations and certificates you need in TravelHealthPro’s French overseas territories in the Carribean guide.
Depending on your circumstances, these may include:
- yellow fever certificate
Customs rules
There are strict rules about goods that can be brought into and taken out of St Martin or St Barthélemy. You must declare anything that may be prohibited or subject to tax or duty.
Travel between St Martin and St Maarten
There is no physical border between the French and Dutch territories on the island of St Martin and people and goods may travel freely between the 2 sides of the island.