St Maarten and St Martin Passport & Visa Requirements

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Entry requirements for Americans: United States citizens require a valid passport. No visa is needed for a stay of up to three months in the Netherlands Antilles, but passengers are required to show proof of funds for the duration of their stay (generally calculated as $500 per week).

Entry requirements for UK nationals: British passport holders do not require a visa for a stay of up to three months in the Netherlands Antilles. Passengers are required to show proof of funds for the duration of their stay (generally calculated as $500 per week).

Entry requirements for Canadians: Canadians must have a valid passport. No visa is needed for a stay of up to three months in the Netherlands Antilles. Passengers are required to show proof of funds for the duration of their stay (generally calculated as $500 per week).

Entry requirements for Australians: Australians must have a valid passport. No visa is needed for a stay of up to three months in the Netherlands Antilles. Passengers are required to show proof of funds for the duration of their stay (generally calculated as $500 per week).

Entry requirements for South Africans: South Africans must have a valid passport and a visa for entry into the Netherlands Antilles. Passengers are required to show proof of funds for the duration of their stay (generally calculated as $500 per week).

Entry requirements for New Zealanders: New Zealand citizens must have a valid passport. No visa is needed for a stay of up to three months in the Netherlands Antilles. Passengers are required to show proof of funds for the duration of their stay (generally calculated as $500 per week).

Entry requirements for Irish nationals: Irish nationals require a passport valid for at least the period of intended stay. No visa is needed for a stay of up to three months in the Netherlands Antilles. Passengers are required to show proof of funds for the duration of their stay (generally calculated as $500 per week).

Passport/Visa Note: On 10 October 2010, the Netherlands Antilles were dissolved, however St. Maarten will continue to function as an independent country within the Kingdom of the Netherlands. All tourists must have return or onward tickets, all documents needed for next destination and sufficient funds. Passports must be valid for the length of stay. As part of the Western Hemisphere Travel Initiative (WHTI), all travellers travelling 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. It is highly recommended that passports have at least six months validity remaining after your intended date of departure from your travel destination. Immigration officials often apply different rules to those stated by travel agents and official sources.


Note: Passport and visa requirements are liable to change at short notice. Travellers are advised to check their entry requirements with their embassy or consulate.

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