Practical Info
Weather, currency, entry requirements, health, phone and accommodation: everything you need to know before you go and during your stay.
Weather & Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit St. Maarten is December to April, sunny and dry. Month-by-month temperatures and rainfall, rainy season and hurricane season (June 1 to November 30).
Read the guideCurrency & Payments
US dollars and euros are accepted everywhere on St. Maarten / St. Martin, the Caribbean guilder only on the Dutch side. Currency converter, card or cash, tipping and 3 tips to pay less.
Read the guideEntry Requirements for Saint Martin
The ED Card is mandatory when you land at Princess Juliana (SXM): fill it in on entry.sx up to 7 days before your flight. Passport, visa and rules by nationality and airport.
Read the guideHealth & On-Call Pharmacies in Saint Martin
On-call pharmacies in Saint Martin, hospitals, emergency numbers, useful contacts and pharmacy addresses on the French and Dutch sides for your stay.
Read the guideInternet, eSIM & Phone in Saint Martin
Internet in Saint Martin: eSIM, local SIM card, roaming, Wi-Fi, mobile plans and tips for using your phone on the French and Dutch sides.
Read the guideFirst Trip to Saint Martin: Our Tips for a Great Stay
When to go, where to stay, getting around, budget, beaches and local customs: simple, practical tips to plan your first trip to Saint Martin with peace of mind.
Read the guideWhere to Stay in Saint Martin?
Where to stay in Saint Martin? Complete guide to the best areas, hotels, resorts and villas: Orient Bay, Grand Case, Simpson Bay, Maho, Terres Basses and Anse Marcel.
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