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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-xxxx
Note : St. Maarten is to get a new area code for dialing: 1-721.
From 09/30/2011 you can dial +1-721-xxx-xxxx to reach numbers in St. Maarten. From 09/30/2012 this will be mandatory. Remember: +1-721-xxx-xxxx.
To call French St. Martin:
* landlines: (dial int'l access) + 590-590-xxx-xxx
* cell phones (dial int'l access) + 590-690-xxx-xxx
St. Maarten has a new exit code: 011
To call internationally from St. Maarten, you have to dial 011 first. 00 is still valid until further notice.
Electricity
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 and an applicable visa (if necessary). Click here for more information. To definitely find out if you need a visa to enter St. Maarten, please contact the nearest Dutch Embassy or Consulate.
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, contact the Immigration & Naturalization Department on St. Maarten. Click here for more information.
Customs : Please note that cash money in excess of NAF 20,000 must be declared with Customs. This equals about $11,000.
General Information
How To Get To St. Maarten
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 +1-721-542-2222.
Ambulance Department - 912
Fire Department - 919
Public Holidays
New Year's Day - Jan 1, 2013
Good Friday - Mar 29, 2013
Easter Sunday - Mar 31, 2013
Easter Monday - Apr 01, 2013
Carnival Parade - Apr 30, 2013
Queen's Birthday - Apr 30, 2013
Labour Day - May 1, 2013
Ascension Day - May 9, 2013
Emancipation Day - July 1, 2013
St. Maarten's Day - Nov 11, 2013
Kingdom Day - Dec 15, 2013
Christmas Day - Dec 25, 2013
Boxing Day - Dec 26, 2013
New Year's Day - Jan 1, 2014Residency 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.
Click here to visit the Immigration & Naturalization Services webpage of the Ministry of Justice.
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 FeesEmail us for a report on establishing your business on St. Maarten or visit SintMaartenGov.org.
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.
Click here to visit the Immigration & Naturalization Services webpage of the Ministry of Justice.
Questions?
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