Do you need a passport for St Martin?


Do you need a passport for St Martin? Upon arrival in Sint Maarten, you must have: a U.S. passport valid for the duration of your stay; a completed Embarkation and Disembarkation Card (ED-Card).


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Is St Maarten expensive to visit?

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What is the currency in St. Maarten?

The Antillean Guilder or Florin is the official currency in St. Maarten, which is divided into 100 cents. US dollars are accepted at the majority of businesses on the Dutch side of the island. On the French side, the euro is the official currency.


Can you travel freely on St Martin?

You can travel freely between this island's French and the Dutch sides, but you will need to present a passport that has at least six months remaining validity (for the French side) when you first arrive. A valid passport is all that is required to enter the Dutch side.


Do you need a PCR or rapid test to travel to UK?

You do not need to take any COVID-19 travel tests or self-isolate on arrival in England if you qualify as fully vaccinated. The testing and quarantine rules for international travel to England will change 11 February 2022. You can now choose a lateral flow test or a PCR test as your post arrival test.


Is there a curfew in St Maarten?

Due to the ongoing pandemic, non-essential tourist travel to Sint Maarten is still advised against. Update 2021-06-23: According to recent media reports, the night-time curfew is now in effect from 11:00 p.m. (local time).


Should I bring euros to St Martin?

The euro is used in the North (in St. Martin). Despite having two different official currencies, the US Dollar is accepted on both sides, with St. Maarten using the US Dollar the most.


Do you need a Covid test to enter St Martin?

No. As of August 1, 2022, Saint Martin no longer has COVID entry requirements for any travelers. There are NO testing or vaccine requirements.


Which Caribbean cruises do not require a passport?

What Caribbean destinations don't require a passport?
  • Anguilla.
  • Antigua and Barbuda.
  • Aruba.
  • Bahamas.
  • Bermuda.
  • British Virgin Islands.
  • Cayman Islands.
  • Dominica.


What documents do I need to cruise the Caribbean?

On closed-loop cruises, a birth certificate and government-issued photo ID are all that's required. Check with your cruise line before departure to see what documents are needed instead of a passport. Many require a state-issued ID and an original birth certificate if you don't have a passport.


Can I get off the cruise ship in the Caribbean without a passport?

More often than not, the answer is no. U.S. citizens don't need a passport if the cruise starts and ends in the same U.S. city. This is known as a closed-loop cruise. That said, some may require a passport if you want to disembark at ports in any Caribbean destination.


What islands can I go to without a passport?

U.S. citizens do not need a passport to travel between the U.S. and these territories:
  • American Samoa.
  • Guam.
  • Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.
  • Puerto Rico.
  • U.S. Virgin Islands.


How can I travel without a passport?

In place of a passport, you can use WHTI-compliant documents like passport cards, trusted traveler's cards, and NEXUS cards. While these allow you to travel to these regions by sea and road, they are not acceptable for international flights.