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Visiting Sint Maarten from cruise ship stop in February 1975
Visiting Sint Maarten from cruise ship stop in February 1975
Visiting Sint Maarten from cruise ship stop in February 1975
Visiting Sint Maarten from cruise ship stop in February 1975
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Sint Maarten

Sint Maarten delivers dual French-Dutch cultures in one island — year-round Caribbean sun, easy expat access, and a motto of always progressing for your fresh start.

CLIMATE
29°C avg · 2900h sun/yr
CURRENCY
ANG
LANGUAGE
English
SAFETY
Safe
#1 globally · Safety index 65/100
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UTC-4

What it's like to live in Sint Maarten

Sint Maarten is a unique Caribbean island that represents a fascinating example of international territorial division, being split between two sovereign nations: the Dutch Sint Maarten and the French Saint-Martin. Located in the northeastern Caribbea...


Cost of living
1-bed apartment, city
$2,300Apartment (1 bedroom) in City…
Dinner for two
$17.50Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant
Monthly groceries
$3.50Milk (regular), (1 liter)
Public transit (month)
$2.13One-way Ticket (Local Transpo…
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Healthcare

  • Sint Maarten's healthcare system, modeled after the Netherlands, provides both public and private healthcare services.
  • Access to the public health insurance, SZV, is conditional for expats, requiring legal residency, local employment with SZV contributions, and adherence to income thresholds.
  • Private health insurance, including international plans, is strongly recommended for comprehensive coverage, particularly for those ineligible for public insurance or requiring medical evacuation.
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Entry Requirements & Visa Options

Sint Maarten (Dutch side, ISO: SX) offers visa-free entry for citizens of over 100 countries, including the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, EU countries, Australia, and Switzerland, for tourism, business, or family visits up to 90 days per calendar year. US citizens can actually stay up to 180 days (6 months) with extension possibilities, but 90 days is the standard for most nationalities . No advance visa is required, but all air and yacht passengers arriving at Princess Juliana International...

Visa-free entry: 90 days
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