Saint Martin: Travel Health Information
A small Caribbean island shared by two nations — travel health guidance follows France and the Kingdom of the Netherlands.
About Saint Martin
Saint Martin is a small Caribbean island in the Leeward Islands, divided between two nations: the northern half, Saint-Martin, is an overseas collectivity of France, while the southern half, Sint Maarten, is a constituent country within the Kingdom of the Netherlands. The island is a popular tourist destination known for its beautiful beaches, duty-free shopping, and vibrant nightlife.
Because Saint Martin is split between two European nations with different healthcare systems and administrative frameworks, dedicated travel health guidance for the island is not maintained separately on this site. Travelers preparing to visit Saint Martin should use our comprehensive travel health guides for France (for Saint-Martin) and the Netherlands (for Sint Maarten), depending on which side they plan to visit.
France Travel Health Guide
Visit our complete travel health guide for France, covering recommended vaccines, healthcare access, and pre-travel planning that applies to the French side of Saint Martin (Saint-Martin).
Netherlands Travel Health Guide
Visit our complete travel health guide for the Netherlands, covering recommended vaccines, healthcare access, and pre-travel planning that applies to the Dutch side of Saint Martin (Sint Maarten).
Saint Martin Vacation Guide
For destination highlights, things to do, and general trip planning for Saint Martin, visit our sister site FitToTravel.
France & Netherlands Vacation Guides
For broader trip planning across mainland Europe and overseas territories, explore our sister site FitToTravel.
Quick Facts
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Status | Split between France (Saint-Martin) and the Kingdom of the Netherlands (Sint Maarten) |
| Capitals | Marigot (French side) · Philipsburg (Dutch side) |
| Official Languages | French (north) · Dutch & English (south) |
| Currency | Euro (€) on French side · Netherlands Antillean Guilder (ANG) on Dutch side (USD widely accepted both sides) |
| Emergency Number | 112 (French side) · 911 (Dutch side) |
| Healthcare System | French national healthcare (north) · Dutch-style healthcare (south) |
| Typical Access | Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM) on Dutch side; ferries from neighboring islands |
