Travelling to the island of Saint Martin
Saint Martin is a French-Dutch island in the Caribbean, which is divided into two parts. The northern part is called Sint Maarten and is under Dutch rule while the southern part is called St. Martin and is part of France. It is possible to travel between these two parts by boat or plane, but it is also possible to visit them both separately on a single trip.
The island of St Martin is divided between two countries, with the northern half of the island belonging to Sint Maarten (Dutch) and the southern half belonging to St. Martin (French). The airport on St Maarten is Princess Juliana International Airport and it is located on the Dutch side of the island. The airport on St Martin is Maho Beach Airport and it is located on the French side. There are a number of airlines that offer direct flights from major US cities to both airports. You can also fly into one country and out of another or connect through other islands in the Caribbean or Europe.
Saint Martin has something for everyone, whether you want to relax by the beach, explore nature or party at night. If you want to visit both sides of the island, you need two different passports (US citizens can use an enhanced driver’s license). You will also need two different visas, because there are different rules for each country.
Do US citizens need a visa for Saint Martin?
If you’re a US citizen, you can visit Saint Martin without a visa.
US citizens do not need a visa if they are travelling as tourists and are planning on staying less than 90 days (no extensions).
That means that you can stay up to three months in any six-month period and don’t need to apply for a visitor’s permit before you travel.
Immigration officers at the airport may ask for proof of onward travel (flight itinerary) or hotel bookings. If you do not have this information you will be asked for it before being allowed in.
Where to stay in St Martin ?
There are several hotels on both sides of the island but most are located in Marigot, which is a short drive from the airport and has easy access to shops and restaurants, as well as transportation options like taxis and buses.
There are also several resorts located further south near Orient Bay that offer larger accommodations with amenities such as pools and restaurants but also cost significantly more than hotels in Marigot or Philipsburg. If you are looking for something even more luxurious, there are travel agencies like Antilles Exception that specialize in luxury villa rentals on the island.
Customs requirements in Saint Martin
Customs in Saint Martin is not very strict but there are some things you should know before arriving. All travelers may be required to declare any purchases made while in the country so be sure to keep all receipts until you leave! Customs officers may ask questions about what you purchased or why you bought something so be prepared with an answer if asked!
Passport validity
All visitors must have a passport valid for at least six months after their arrival date and proof of onward travel out of St Martin (such as return tickets).
Your passport also needs to have at least one blank visa page available for entry stamps or visas if needed upon arrival in St Martin Island.
Where can you fly from in the US to St. Martin?
There are two airports that serve St. Martin: Princess Juliana International Airport on the Dutch side and Grand Case – Marigot Airport on the French side. Both airports have direct flights from major US cities like New York City, Washington DC, Miami and Atlanta.
The most popular routes are from New York City (JFK), Miami (MIA) and Fort Lauderdale (FLL). For more information about flights from other cities in the US, you can check out Skyscanner’s search tool.
