Data Last Updated: September 21, 2020
General Information
Saint Martin (French part) has already reopened its borders to tourists coming from European countries and Canada. However, it is not yet allowing the entry of travelers from the United States.
Travelers from France, the Schengen Area of Europe and countries on the safe list will be allowed to enter St. Martin but must show proof of a negative Covid test taken within 72 hours of arrival and a completed health declaration; These are the same documents required by all visitors arriving in St. Maarten (Dutch part).
The Princess Juliana Airport (SXM) has re-opened to international flights on July 1st. However, the borders between the French side of the island and the Dutch side of the island were only reopened on September 17. Starting Sept. 17, travelers coming from the Dutch side, where the airport is located, can now cross to the French side.
US tourists are still not allowed to cross the border to French Saint Martin from August 1st due to a high number of COVID-19 cases in the United States. - St. Martin Bans U.S. Travelers From Crossing French/Dutch Border
Mask Requirement
Mask is required to be worn in all public indoor, public transport and certain outdoor areas where social distancing is not possible.
Internal Restrictions/Closures
In June, authorities in the French Overseas Territories in the Caribbean ( Guadeloupe, Martinique, Saint Barthelemy, and Saint Martin) have eased the restrictions introduced by the French national government to combat the spread of coronavirus disease.
Along with adequate hospital capacity, and appropriate testing and tracking levels of COVID-19, the following businesses and activities are allowed to reopen and resume activity:
Cafes, bars, and restaurants
Retail stores and malls
Tourist accommodations
Museums, monuments, and parks
Gyms, fitness centers, pools, and entertainment venues
Most schools and colleges will gradually reopen
Most beaches are open to public access
All businesses must enhance sanitation procedures, ensure social distancing measures, and limit the number of customers within their premises.
It is compulsory to wear a face mask in areas frequented by a large public such as bars, schools and shops surrounding. Violators are subject to a fine of 135 euros.
Airlines & Transport
Travel restrictions within the territories have been lifted. Residents may also travel between the four islands ( Guadeloupe, Martinique, Saint Barthelemy, and Saint Martin) However, travel between the islands and mainland France remains restricted only for those with compelling personal or family reasons, health emergencies, or essential professional tasks. Cargo aircraft will continue to operate.
Restrictions on ground travel between Saint Martin and Sint Maarten has been lifted starting June 2.
Status of Opening to Tourists
Information based on tourists place of residence being in that country for the last 14 days
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Open to Tourists From:
8 Countries
Anguilla
Aruba
Bonaire
Curaçao
Guadeloupe
Martinique
Saint Barthélemy
Saint Martin
Test Required For Tourists From:
47 Countries
Andorra
Antigua and Barbuda
Austria
Belgium
British Virgin Islands
Bulgaria
Canada
Croatia
Cyprus
Czech Republic
Denmark
Dominica
Estonia
Faroe Islands
Finland
France
Germany
Greece
Greenland
Guernsey
Hungary
Iceland
Ireland
Isle of Man
Italy
Jersey
Latvia
Liechtenstein
Lithuania
Luxembourg
Malta
Monaco
Netherlands
Norway
Poland
Portugal
Romania
Saint Kitts and Nevis
Saint Lucia
San Marino
Slovakia
Slovenia
Spain
Sweden
Switzerland
United Kingdom
Vatican City
Not Allowing Tourists From:
188 Countries
Afghanistan
Albania
Algeria
American Samoa
Angola
Antarctica
Argentina
Armenia
Australia
Azerbaijan
Bahamas
Bahrain
Bangladesh
Barbados
Belarus
Belize
Benin
Bermuda
Bhutan
Bolivia
Bosnia and Herzegovina
Botswana
Brazil
Brunei
Burkina Faso
Burundi
Cambodia
Cameroon
Cape Verde
Cayman Islands
Central African Republic
Chad
Chile
China
Christmas Island
Cocos Islands
Colombia
Comoros
Cook Islands
Costa Rica
Cuba
Democratic Republic of Congo
Djibouti
Dominican Republic
Ecuador
Egypt
El Salvador
Equatorial Guinea
Eritrea
Eswatini
Ethiopia
Falkland Islands
Fiji
French Guiana
French Polynesia
Gabon
Gambia
Georgia
Ghana
Gibraltar
Grenada
Guam
Guatemala
Guinea
Guinea-Bissau
Guyana
Haiti
Honduras
Hong Kong
India
Indonesia
Iran
Iraq
Israel
Ivory Coast
Jamaica
Japan
Jordan
Kazakhstan
Kenya
Kiribati
Kuwait
Kyrgyzstan
Laos
Lebanon
Lesotho
Liberia
Libya
Macao
Macedonia
Madagascar
Malawi
Malaysia
Maldives
Mali
Marshall Islands
Mauritania
Mauritius
Mayotte
Mexico
Micronesia
Moldova
Mongolia
Montenegro
Montserrat
Morocco
Mozambique
Myanmar
Namibia
Nauru
Nepal
New Caledonia
New Zealand
Nicaragua
Niger
Nigeria
Niue
Norfolk Island
North Korea
Northern Mariana Islands
Oman
Pakistan
Palau
Palestine
Panama
Papua New Guinea
Paraguay
Peru
Philippines
Pitcairn
Puerto Rico
Qatar
Republic of Congo
Réunion
Russia
Rwanda
Saint Helena
Saint Pierre and Miquelon
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Samoa
Sao Tome and Principe
Saudi Arabia
Senegal
Serbia
Seychelles
Sierra Leone
Singapore
Sint Maarten
Solomon Islands
Somalia
South Africa
South Georgia
South Korea
South Sudan
Sri Lanka
Sudan
Suriname
Svalbard and Jan Mayen
Syria
Taiwan
Tajikistan
Tanzania
Thailand
Timor-Leste
Togo
Tokelau
Tonga
Trinidad and Tobago
Tunisia
Turkey
Turkmenistan
Turks and Caicos
Tuvalu
U.S. Virgin Islands
Uganda
Ukraine
United Arab Emirates
United States
Uruguay
Uzbekistan
Vanuatu
Venezuela
Vietnam
Wallis and Futuna
Western Sahara
Yemen
Zambia
Zimbabwe
Information for Non-Tourists
All visitors are required to take a PCR test within 72 hours prior to boarding and bring the negative test results with them. The ministry of tourism also states that incoming travelers MAY also be randomly tested upon arrival.
690
Cases12
Deaths18
Cases Per 100,000
Graph of COVID-19 Cases In Last 30 Days
For Saint Martin (French part)