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Country guideLast checked October 17, 2026

Visas and immigration in Sint Maarten

2 routes from official government sources, grouped by type. Each guide covers who it's for, the requirements and where to apply.

Visit & tourism 1
Work permits 1

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Visiting Sint Maarten

Short-stay rules by passport, from official sources. Last checked October 17, 2026.

84 passports visa-free
165 passports need a visa

Passports that can visit without a visa

Visit & tourism1 pathway

Sint Maarten visitor entry and Caribbean short-stay visa
Sint Maarten is an autonomous country within the Kingdom of the Netherlands with its own admission rules, separate from French Saint-Martin on the same island. Visitors from many countries need no visa; visa nationals apply for a Caribbean short-stay visa through Dutch embassies. A Saint-Martin (French) visa covers Sint Maarten only, and some exemptions differ from the other Dutch Caribbean islands.
Temporary only
Last checked October 17, 2026
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Work permits1 pathway

Sint Maarten employment permit and first-time employee residence permit
Hiring a non-national in Sint Maarten takes two steps. First, the employer applies to the Department of Labor Affairs for an employment permit while the worker is off the island, after notifying the vacancy and advertising it. Then the worker applies to the Immigration and Border Protection Service (IBPS) for a temporary residence permit for employment. First-time applicants must wait abroad for the residence decision.
May lead to permanent residence
Last checked October 17, 2026
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