Destination
Saint Martin
North America · Marigot
Entry details
Visa required
- Source's ruleVisa required
- Passport validityValid for period of stay
Practical details for a short tourist stay — conditions change; always verify with an official source.
When to go
Seasonal calendar — from climate data and curated definitions.
Public holidays
National holidays — closures and days off.
All Saints' Day
Toussaint
November 1, 2026
Sun · in 33d
Armistice Day
Armistice
November 11, 2026
Wed · in 43d
Christmas Day
Noël
December 25, 2026
Fri · in 87d
New Year's Day
Jour de l'An
January 1, 2027
Fri · in 94d
Easter Monday
Lundi de Pâques
March 29, 2027
Mon · in 181d
Labour Day
Fête du Travail
May 1, 2027
Sat · in 214d
Ascension Day
Ascension
May 6, 2027
Thu · in 219d
Victory Day
Fête de la Victoire 1945
May 8, 2027
Sat · in 221d
Car rental & driving
Whether your licence is recognized, and which side traffic drives on — per the UN road-traffic conventions.
This country is in a different convention — your IDP may not be recognized; a certified translation or a local licence may be required. Check with the rental company.
Health
Internet
Connectivity on the road: coverage, data price, access.
Frequently asked questions
Saint Martin: do Russia citizens need a visa?
Yes, Russia citizens need a visa arranged in advance via a consulate or visa centre.
What do you need to enter?
Passport must be valid Valid for period of stay. Rules change — check the official source before you travel.
Similar visa-free destinations
Similar climate, sea and prices — no visa needed in advance.
If something goes wrong
Lost passport, detention, emergencies — where to turn.
MFA emergency line:+7 495 695-45-45MFA Crisis Centre (DSKC), 24/7About the country
- Capital
- Marigot
- Continent
- North America
- Population
- 37,264
- Area
- 53 km²
- Currency
- Euro · EUR
- Time zone
- 12:10UTC−4
- Sockets
- CF
- Calling code
- +590
- Languages
- French
- Borders
- 🇸🇽 Sint Maarten
−7h vs. your time
120 V · 60 Hz