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You need a visa for Saint Barthélemy if you have a Somali passport

These visas exist for Saint Barthélemy, but they cannot be applied for online with Somali nationality. Tell us about your trip and we will come back with the options and a price.

Travelling to Saint Barthélemy Visa required

Frequently asked questions

Yes. Somali citizens need a visa for Saint Barthélemy. It is not available online — the application goes through an embassy or consulate.

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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 Somali travellers

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

  • Required

    Mandatory travel health insurance

    Travelers must have travel health insurance when visiting Saint Barthelemy. Insurance should cover at least EUR 30,000.00, be valid in all Schengen countries, and cover the entire duration of stay.

    France-visas Last checked 2026-07-30
  • Required

    Travelers require a passport valid for at least 3 months after the traveler exits France

    Travelers need a valid passport to enter France. The traveler's passport must have been issued less than 10 years before the traveler's arrival date and remain valid for at least 3 months after the traveler's departure from France.

    European Union 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
  • Required

    Transit visa

    Travelers need a visa to transit through Saint Barthelemy. Travelers must obtain a paper or embassy visa from an embassy, consulate or visa center before traveling.

    • This airport transit visa requirement doesn’t apply to the following travelers: -Travelers with a valid long-stay visa or residence permit issued by an EU, EEA, and Schengen member state; -Travelers with a valid issued by Andorra, San Marino, Canada, the United States, and Japan; -A family member of a citizen of the European Union.
    Last checked 2026-07-30

A look at Saint Barthélemy

  • Picturesque Gustavia harbor with luxury yachts, Swedish bell tower, and colorful Caribbean buildings
    Gustavia Harbor - The charming capital with Swedish colonial heritage and luxury marina
  • Crystal clear turquoise waters meeting pristine white sand at Shell Beach in St. Barthelemy
    Shell Beach - Famous for its unique shell-covered sand and crystal-clear waters
  • Luxury hillside villa with infinity pool overlooking the Caribbean Sea in St. Barthelemy
    Luxury Villa - St. Barthelemy is famous for its exclusive private villa accommodations
  • Small aircraft landing at Gustaf III Airport with its famous short runway overlooking the beach
    Gustaf III Airport - One of the world's shortest runways at just 650 meters

Saint Barthélemy visa requirements by passport

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Where else Somali citizens can apply online

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