Sint Maarten (Holland hissəsi) Viza Siyasəti

Can I travel to Sint Maarten with a Schengen visa?

Yes, you can travel to Sint Maarten visa-free and stay there for up to 30 days (90 days in total for the Caribbean parts of the Kingdom of Netherlands) without obtaining a separate Caribbean visa, if you have a valid multiple-entry Schengen visa.

Can I travel to Sint Maarten with a residence permit issued by the Netherlands or other Schengen countries?

All the nationals who are holding valid Long-stay (“D” type”) visa or Residence Permit issued by the Netherlands or other Schengen countries can enter Sint Maarten without obtaining a new visa and stay there for up to 90 days (30 consecutive days) within 6 months period.

Can I travel to Sint Maarten with a long-term visa issued by the Netherlands or other Schengen countries?

All the nationals who are holding valid Long-stay (“D” type”) visa or Residence Permit issued by the Netherlands or other Schengen countries can enter Sint Maarten without obtaining a new visa and stay there for up to 90 days (30 consecutive days) within 6 months period.

Can I travel to Sint Maarten with a multiple-entry Schengen visa?

Yes, you can travel to Sint Maarten visa-free and stay there for up to 30 days (90 days in total for the Caribbean parts of the Kingdom of Netherlands) without obtaining a separate Caribbean visa, if you have a valid multiple-entry Schengen visa.

Where to apply for a Sint Maarten visa?

You can apply for a Sint Maarten visa at Netherlands diplomatic missions/embassies/consulates.

Can I travel to the Netherlands or other Schengen countries with a Sint Maarten visa?

No, you cannot travel to the Netherlands or other Schengen countries with a special Sint Maarten visa. This visa is only valid for traveling to Sint Maarten and other Caribbean parts of the Kingdom of Netherlands, you still have to obtain a Schengen visa for traveling to the Netherlands or other Schengen countries, if you are not a visa-exempted national.

Is Sint Maarten a part of the Schengen Area?

No, Sint Maarten is not a part of the Schengen Area.

I am a visa-exempted national for traveling to Sint Maarten, how long can I stay in Sint Maarten?

Visa-exempted nationals can stay in Sint Maarten for up to 90 days within 180 days. Only Dutch and US nationals can stay in Sint Maarten for up to 180 days visa-free.

Where can apply for Sint Maarten Residence Permit?

You cannot apply for a Residence Permit yourself abroad. You need a sponsor within Sint Maarten (such as your employer, spouse, etc.) for applying for a Residence Permit on behalf of you. Only after your application for a Residence Permit is approved, your sponsor will be informed. Then you will need a Long-term visa for entering Sint Maarten and collecting your Residence Permit if you are not visa-exempted national.

Do I need a visa to Sint Maarten, if I am traveling from Saint Martin?

If you have a valid visa or residence permit and proof of return for Saint Martin (the French part of the island), you don’t need a separate visa to enter Sint Maarten (the Dutch part of the island). This situation is only applicable for Sint Maarten.