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Entry Requirements for Saint Martin

Prepare for your arrival with peace of mind. Here are the mandatory steps and documents needed to travel to Saint Martin / Sint Maarten.

New since October 2024

The digital immigration form ED Card is now mandatory for all arrivals via Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM).

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Step 1: Fill out the ED Card (entry.sx)

The ED Card (Embarkation / Disembarkation Card) is an online immigration form. It allows authorities to monitor entries, speed up your passage at the airport, and improve security.

Fill out the form on entry.sx

To be completed up to 7 days before your flight.

  • All travelers without exception (tourists, business, transit).
  • Children and minors (each person must have their own form).

Exception: Official residents of Sint Maarten do not need to fill it out and have a dedicated line.

You will need to provide basic information:

  • Personal info: name, date of birth, nationality, passport details.
  • Your travel: flight number, arrival date, country of departure.
  • Your stay: address of your hotel or accommodation, planned duration.
  • Contact: email (to receive the QR code) and phone number.

No. The ED Card is not a visa. It is an administrative entry form (similar to the ESTA for the US).

For most travelers (Europe, Canada, USA), no visa is required for a tourist stay of less than 90 days.

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Step 2: Prepare your ID documents

The island has two airports located in two different countries. Your arrival airport determines the document you must present.

Princess Juliana Airport (SXM)

Dutch side
Passport mandatory

Even if you are European and staying on the French side, a passport is required because you are landing outside the European Union.

Grand Case Airport (SFG)

French side
ID Card or Passport

For flights from mainland France (via Guadeloupe) or the French West Indies. A valid ID card is sufficient for French and European citizens.

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Step 3: Conditions based on your nationality

Check if you need a visa depending on your passport.

No visa required. Unlimited stay on the French side. A passport is mandatory if you arrive via Juliana Airport (SXM).
No visa required. Passport mandatory via Juliana Airport. ID card is sufficient if arriving via Grand Case (French side only). Stay up to 90 days on the Dutch side.
Valid passport required. No visa necessary for a tourist stay of less than 90 days, regardless of the side of the island.
A passport valid for at least 6 months after the return date is mandatory. A visa may be required depending on your home country. Check with the Sint Maarten government or the French consulate.
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Step 4: On site, move freely

Once you pass airport controls, you are free!

There is no physical border between the French side (Saint-Martin) and the Dutch side (Sint Maarten). You can cross the island from end to end with no checkpoints, no customs, and no passport checks.

💡 Tips for a quick passage

  • Keep the ED Card QR code ready on your phone (or printed).
  • Always have a return flight ticket to present (often requested).
  • Have the exact address of your accommodation handy.
  • Take a photo of your passport and email it to yourself in case of loss.

This information is indicative. Immigration rules can change. Always check with official authorities before your departure.