St Maarten entry requirements for Canadian passport holders (2026): visa and passport validity
Visa (Government of Canada): Read the official visa text below
Passport validity (Government of Canada): Valid for the expected duration of your stay in Sint Maarten.(the official text adds more details) Official text
Official source: Government of Canada – Sint Maarten travel advice and advisories (travel.gc.ca), section “Entry and exit requirements” · page last updated 24 September 2026 · checked on 17 October 2026 · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada.
Whether Canadians need a visa for St Maarten and how long a Canadian passport must be valid, as published by the Government of Canada, quoted word for word with the date of the official page.
Other passports: British passport
Do Canadians need a visa for St Maarten?
We quote the official text word for word and do not summarise it. The official text also mentions an electronic travel authorization, e-visa, arrival card, online form or registration, tourist card or fee: read it in full.
Official text, “Visas”:
Tourist visa: not required for stays of up to 3 months
Business visa: not required
Work permit: required
Student visa: required
All tourists who wish to stay longer than their allotted time can request an extension; however, the possibilities to obtain an extension may differ for those travellers requiring visas.
Also in the official “Entry and exit requirements” section:
Departure tax
You must pay a departure if you leave by Princess Juliana International Airport (Sint Maarten) and by sea. There are no departure taxes from the Grand Case-Espérance airport.
Health insurance
Tourists who have received an extension of stay are required to have health insurance valid for the duration of the extended stay.
Immigration form
Upon arrival at Princess Juliana International Airport, you must present a fully completed immigration form to immigration authorities. These forms are generally handed out in the plane before landing.
More from the official “Entry and exit requirements” section (other requirements)
Other entry requirements
Customs officials may ask you to show them:
- a return or onward ticket, with documents required for next destination
- proof of sufficient funds to cover your stay
- provide the address where you will reside during your stay in Sint Maarten
Border with Saint Martin
There are no border formalities when crossing Sint Maarten from the Dutch side to the French side.
Official source: Government of Canada – Sint Maarten travel advice and advisories (travel.gc.ca), section “Visas” · page last updated 24 September 2026 · checked on 17 October 2026 · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada.
How long must my Canadian passport be valid for St Maarten?
In short: Valid for the expected duration of your stay in Sint Maarten (the official text adds more details).
Our one-line summary of the official sentence below, which matches a wording we recognise. Your airline may apply stricter rules.
Official text, “Regular Canadian passport”:
Your passport must be valid for the expected duration of your stay in Sint Maarten. Permanent residents of Canada must travel with their Permanent Resident Card and a valid passport from their country of origin.
Official source: Government of Canada – Sint Maarten travel advice and advisories (travel.gc.ca), section “Regular Canadian passport” · page last updated 24 September 2026 · checked on 17 October 2026 · Contains information licensed under the Open Government Licence – Canada.
For Canadian passport holders. These rules are published by the Government of Canada (Global Affairs Canada) for Canadian citizens travelling on a regular Canadian passport. Before You Fly is an independent site: it is not a Government of Canada site and is not endorsed by the Government of Canada. The airline and the border officials of the destination decide whether you can travel or enter: this site is information, not legal advice. British passport? See the UK (FCDO) rules.
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