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Martinique
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Martinique
Martinique delivers French standards and EU perks in the Caribbean sun — at half the cost of home, with a laid-back island pace that resets your life.
What it's like to live in Martinique· AI overview
Martinique: Living in a Caribbean Island Territory
Martinique is a French Caribbean island with a population of around 378,000, functioning as an overseas collectivity of France rather than an independent nation. This status shapes nearly everythi...
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- Martinique's healthcare system is integrated with the French national system, offering high-quality care comparable to mainland France.
- Access to public healthcare is primarily through the Protection Universelle Maladie (PUMa) via the Caisse Générale de Sécurité Sociale (CGSS) for legal residents and workers.
- Expats from EU/EEA/Switzerland can use their EHIC/GHIC for medically necessary state care, while others require comprehensive private insurance.
Martinique, an overseas department of France, offers visa-free entry for citizens of numerous countries including the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and most EU nations. US and Canadian citizens can enter without a visa for stays up to three months, provided they hold a valid passport[1][3]. Similarly, UK and other non-EU visitors from visa-exempt countries can enjoy the same 90-day visa-free period within any 180-day timeframe[5][6]. All international visitors must meet specific entry requirements beyond passport validity. Your passport...
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