You do not need a visa for Saint Barthélemy if you have a French passport

No visa needed

French citizens can enter Saint Barthélemy without applying for a visa in advance. Check your passport validity and any onward-travel requirements before you fly.

Visa-free

Frequently asked questions

Do French citizens need a visa for Saint Barthélemy?

No. French citizens can enter Saint Barthélemy without applying for a visa in advance.

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What Saint Barthélemy may ask for

Not every traveller is asked for all of these. A valid passport is checked every time; the rest is a spot check at the border, and some items belong to a visa application rather than the crossing itself.

Passport valid 3+ months beyond stay with 2 blank pages
Passport photo 35x45mm, white background
Hotel or villa booking confirmation required
Return flight or onward travel itinerary
Proof of sufficient funds for your stay
Travel insurance with medical coverage recommended

Entry requirements for French travellers

These rules apply specifically to French passport holders entering Saint Barthélemy as tourists. Each one links to the official source where available.

Required
A travel document is required to enter Saint Barthelemy by air
Travelers need a valid passport or national ID card to enter Saint Barthelemy by air.
France-visas Last checked 2026-07-30
Not required
Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is not required for Saint Barthelemy
Travelers don’t need proof of COVID-19 vaccination before traveling to Saint Barthelemy.
Last checked 2026-07-30
Not required
Proof of pre-departure COVID-19 test is not required
Travelers don’t need a COVID-19 test before traveling to Saint Barthelemy.
Last checked 2026-07-30
Not required
Transit visa is not required
Travelers do not need a visa to transit through Saint Barthelemy.
Last checked 2026-07-30

A look at Saint Barthélemy

Gustavia Harbor - The charming capital with Swedish colonial heritage and luxury marina
Shell Beach - Famous for its unique shell-covered sand and crystal-clear waters
Luxury Villa - St. Barthelemy is famous for its exclusive private villa accommodations
Gustaf III Airport - One of the world's shortest runways at just 650 meters