St. Maarten-Info Information Page
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Calling to St. Maarten
To gain international (int'l) access from your country you will either have to dial 00, 001 or 011 first.
To call Dutch St. Maarten: (dial int'l access) + 599 xxx-xxx
To call French St. Martin:
* landlines: (dial int'l access) + 590-590 xxx-xxx
* cell phones (dial int'l access) + 590-690 xxx-xxxElectricity
The Dutch side of St. Maarten has 110V electricity system. The electrical outlets are the same as the USA.
The French side of St. Martin has the 220V European system with similar outlets. Converters or adapters for US electrical cords are required.Entry Requirements
When arriving on St. Maarten and going through Imigration you must have a valid passport.
Note : Effective 12/31/2006, US citizens MUST have passports when returning to the USA from the Caribbean.
Visit the US Department of State website for more info.All tourists must have a return ticket, or an onward ticket to a foreign destination, and must indicate a local address on their immigration forms. Make sure you have this!
If you are still not sure you meet the necessary entry requirements, call the Immigration Department on St. Maarten. They can be reached through the central Police Department operator at (599) 542-2222.
Customs : Please note that cash money in excess of NAF 20,000 must be declared with Customs. This equals about $11,000.
General Information
Island Guides
Call us via +599-557-7966 to order the current island guides.
Pets
If you intend to bring a pet to St. Maarten, you can. However, you must have a health certificate for your pet issued by a veterinarian. The certificate may not be older than six months. We do suggest that you contact your airline with regards to their policies concerning traveling with pets.
Police Department - 911
The Police Department can be reached via +599-542-2222.
Ambulance Department - 912
Fire Department - 919
Public Holidays
New Year's Day - Jan 1, 2010
Good Friday - Apr 2, 2010
Easter Sunday - Apr 4, 2010
Easter Monday - Apr 5, 2010
Publis Holiday - Apr 28, 2010
Carnival - Apr 29, 2010
Queen's Birthday - Apr 30, 2010
Labour Day - May 1, 2010
Ascension Day - May 13, 2010
St. Maarten's Day Nov 11, 2010
Kingdom Day - Dec 15, 2010
Christmas Day - Dec 25, 2010
Boxing Day - Dec 26, 2010
New Year's Day - Jan 1, 2011Residency Requirements
Dutch citizens may stay up to six months on St. Maarten (or in the Netherlands Antilles) as a tourist. During that time they are not allowed to work! For Dutch citizens wishing to permanently move to St. Maarten (retirees) they must apply for a residency permit. This does not allow them to work.
Other foreigners wishing to reside in St. Maarten must also have a residency permit. They must be able to demonstrate financial independency.
One can call the Lt. Governor's office via (599)542-6085 to check on the status of Residence Permits.
Starting a business...
Want to start a business on St. Maarten? Great! Whether you are local or an international investor, there are some important things you need to know about...
- Establishing a Business on St. Maarten
- Registering a Business on St. Maarten
- Business License and Directors FeesCall us for a report on establishing your business on St. Maarten or visit StMaartenEconomy.com.
Timezone St. Maarten
St. Maarten is in the Atlantic time zone which is 4 hours behind Greenwich Mean Time (GMT-4). During the summer months this is the same as Eastern Daylight Savings Time. In the winter St. Maarten is 1 hour ahead of the U.S. East coast.
In relation to Western Europe, St. Maarten during the wintermonths is 5 hours behind. During European Daylight Savings Time that changes to 6.
Click here for the exact time in St. Maarten.Work Permits
Any foreigner wishing to work on St. Maarten must be in possession of a work permit prior to arriving on the island. This must be arranged by the employer wishing to employ a foreigner.
One can call the Lt. Governor's office via (599)542-6085 to check on the status of Work Permits.
Questions?
Do you have any specific questions about St. Maarten you need answers to, call us today via +599-557-7966. (For Police or Immigration, please call +599-542-2222).