COVID-19 Travel Restrictions in St. Martin

Welcome to Sunsail's marina in St. Martin!

Please view St. Martin latest travel requirements in response to COVID-19 below. Sunsail will continue to monitor these updates to keep our guests informed of any changes.

We would also advise that you contact your airline for the most up to date information around entry requirements and re-entry to your home country.

While the St. Martin is opening its borders for international travellers, certain Policies and Procedures will need to be followed when entering the country, before, and during your stay there.

Before You Go | When You Arrive | During Your Charter

Before You Go

Fully Vaccinated Travellers:

  • Do not require a Covid-19 PCR test to enter St Marteen (Dutch side of the island) if you have had your second dose of a WHO-approved Covid-19 vaccination. The completed vaccination date must be no older than one year. If it is older, then you would need to have had your booster shot.
Unvaccinated or Partially Vacinnated Children:
  • Children aged 5 years and over who have not been fully vaccinated will need to present a negative Covid-19 PCR test taken within 48 hours prior to departure to St Martin.
  • Have a compelling reason for travel - holiday is not sufficient

All Travellers:
  • All travellers from countries in the very-high risk category will be required to provide a negative 48hr PCR or a negative 24hr Ag test result. The following countries will be listed in this category the Netherlands, Germany, United Kingdom, Poland, Belgium, Denmark, Czech Republic, Hungary, Norway, Slovakia, Liechtenstein, Austria, Switzerland, Monaco, Bulgaria, Bolivia and Trinidad and Tobago.
  • Must fill out a mandatory health pre-authorisation application through an Electronic Health Authorization System (EHAS). 
  • Travellers must send a copy of their negative test result to the base to [email protected] and [email protected] You still need to send this to your airline as well.
  • Each traveller will be required to purchase mandatory COVID-19 insurance SXM Protection Plan
  • Submit your full guest list in advance of travel to us via the manage my booking link

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When You Arrive

 Fully Vaccinated Travellers:

  • Must present Proof of vaccination
Partially or Unvaccinated Travellers:
  • Present a negative antigen or PCR test
  • Complete a 7 day isolation upon arrival
All Travellers: 
  • Must wear face mask in all public places and keep a distance of 5-6ft, including the beach
  • Travellers will arrive on the French side of the island and may cross the Dutch border by car without needing an additional COVID-19 test. An additional test and permission will be required if entering another territory, like St. Barths, by yacht. Travellers who enter St. Maarten (Dutch Side) by vessel will be subject to a 7-day quarantine upon returning to St. Martin (French Side).

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During Your Charter

  • Covid Health Pass (proof of vaccine, or negative test) is mandatory to enter café, restaurants, bars or hotels
  • Restaurants and Bars will receive clients untill midnight (no curfew)
  • The sailing area is restricted to the French Side of St. Martin and St. Barths. Travel to the Dutch side of St. Marteen, St. Barths, Anguilla, Antigua, St. Kitts/Nevis is prohibited.
  • If you require negative test results to board your departing flight, non-French citizens will need to schedule an appointment and take a taxi to the Dutch side of St. Maarten. French citizens can take their exit test on the French side where the base is located.
  • We are dedicated to giving you peace of mind when you charter with us. Our industry-leading safety measures include the fogging and disinfecting of all yachts before each charter begins.
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Covid-19 Testing Centres in St.Martin

  • If you require negative test results to board your departing flight, non-French citizens will need to schedule an appointment and take a taxi to the Dutch side of St. Maarten. French citizens can take their exit test on the French side where the base is located.

St.Martin:

  • The testing facilities are located at IGY Marina (Contact [email protected] for appointment), Hope Estate (antigenic test only) and Marigot Town by the Post Office (Available to French citizens only.
  • Contact 0 805 385 858 or online at https://www.biopoleantilles.fr/covid-19-depistage-par-pcr-du-sars-cov-2/)
  • Test results may take up to 96 hours to become available, depending on the number of people tested. A link will be given to receive the results or a text message will be sent to your cell phone. The cost for testing is free for local and French citizens. For international travellers, the cost ranges from 54 Euros up to 100 Euros.

Sint Maarten

  • There is a PCR testing facility located at Health Care laboratory in Colebay. Schedule an appointment at +1 721 544 1036. The cost is $125 USD and results are given in 24 hours.
  • There is a PCR testing facility located at Simpson Bay Clinic in Simpson Bay. Schedule an appointment at +1 721 544 5312 or preferably by email at [email protected] The cost is $125 USD and results are given in 24 hours.

Useful Sources of Information 

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Travel.state.gov, the Princess Juliana International Airport and The St. Martin Tourist Office are good sources of information.

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