Passport & Visa Requirements for St. Barthelemy

St. Barthelemy is a “Territoire Outre Mer" (TOM) of France

1. PASSPORTS: EVERY PERSON traveling (including children and babysitters) to St.Barthelemy is required to travel with a valid passport.
2. VISAS: IF YOU ARE FROM A COUNTRY NOT ON THE FOLLOWING LIST BELOW…. You will also require a special VISA to visit the French Overseas Territories.
3. BABYSITTERS/ FIANCES / TRAVELLING COMPANIONS: Anyone traveling with a Babysitter, Fiancé, friend or relative from another country… please be sure to check the list below. If their passport is NOT from one of the listed countries, check with the French Embassy to arrange for a special VISA.

Countries NOT Requiring A Special Visa To St. Barth

All Western European countries, US & UK … and any of the following…

Please Note: Local Immigration is VERY strict about this and will not allow you onto the island of St. Barthelemy if you do not have the proper passport and visa (if necessary)!

How Do I Find Out More About Visa Requirements?

Please contact the French Consulate:

Website: www.consulfrance-newyork.org

E-mail: visa@consulfrance-newyork.org

Phone: 1-212-606-3601

Depending upon your nationality, the type of visa you apply for, (short stay or work visa), OR the type of passport you hold, the visa can be issued the same day or between 1-3 weeks.

Please check with the French Consulate regarding your specific situation.

Visa applications fees are approximately €35, and can be found online at the above website.