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All tourists must have a return ticket, or an onward ticket to a foreign destination, and sufficient funds. Passports must be valid for the length of stay. As part of the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI), all travelers traveling between the United States and Canada, Mexico, Bermuda, and the Caribbean region are required to present a passport or other valid travel document to enter or re-enter the United States. If departing from the USA a valid passport will be required by immigration authorities.
Americans: US citizens need a valid passport, or a government-issued photo
ID, such as a driver's license, as well as proof of citizenship, such as a birth certificate, to enter either St Maarten or St Martin; a return ticket or proof of onward travel is also required. No visa is necessary for a stay of up to three months.
UK nationals: British citizens require a passport valid for the period of intended stay. A visa is not required for stays of up to three months. A return ticket or proof of onward travel is required. This applies to both Dutch and French national sectors of the island.
Canadians: Canadian citizens need a valid passport or a government-issued photo ID, such as a driver's license, as well as proof of citizenship, such as a birth certificate, to enter either St Maarten or St Martin, and a return ticket or proof of onward travel is required. No visa is required for a stay of up to 14 days. If stay will be more than 14 days but less than a month, a Certificate of Admission will be issued on arrival.
Australians: Australian nationals require a passport valid for the period of intended stay. Visa not required if coming for a stay up to 14 days. For longer than 14 days, but less than 30, a Certificate of Admission for a temporary stay can be obtained on arrival.
South Africans: South Africans require a passport valid for the period of intended stay and a visa issued prior to arrival.
Irish nationals: Irish nationals require a passport valid for at least the period of intended stay, but no visa is necessary for a stay of up to 14 days. For a stay exceeding 14 days but less than 30 days, a Certificate of Admission must be obtained on arrival.
New Zealanders: New Zealand nationals must have a valid passport. A visa is not required for a stay of up to 14 days. For a stay exceeding 14 days, but less than 30 days, a Certificate of Admission must be obtained on arrival.
Health
No vaccination certificates are required for entry into either St Maarten or St Martin, however a yellow fever certificate is required for travelers arriving within six days from infected areas. The Manchionneel tree that grows all over the island, mainly along the beaches, is extremely poisonous: the sap and fruit, which look like small green apples are caustic and burn the skin. Water is safe to drink. Medical care on the island is good, but patients are likely to be transferred to the US for anything serious. Medical insurance is strongly advised.
Safety
Most visits to the island are trouble-free, however crime has been increasing in recent years and visitors should refrain from leaving valuables unattended on beaches, in cars and hotel lobbies. Burglaries and break-ins occur sometimes at resorts, beach houses and hotels and there have been incidents of armed robbery. Precautions should also be taken against car theft and insurance cover is advisable.
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