You do not need a visa for Saint Martin (French part) if you have an Icelandic passport

No visa needed

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

Travelling to Saint Martin (French part)

Visa-free

Frequently asked questions

Do Icelandic citizens need a visa for Saint Martin (French part)?

No. Icelandic citizens can enter Saint Martin (French part) without applying for a visa in advance.

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What Saint Martin (French part) 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 booking or accommodation confirmation
Return flight or onward travel itinerary
Proof of sufficient funds for your stay
Travel insurance covering medical expenses recommended

Entry requirements for Icelandic travellers

These rules apply specifically to Icelandic passport holders entering Saint Martin (French part) as tourists. Each one links to the official source where available.

Required
Mandatory immigration form before travel (for Princess Juliana International Airport)
All travelers arriving at Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM) are required to complete the Sint Maarten Embarkation Disembarkation Card (ED) online before travel. This applies to all travelers visiting, transiting, or residing in Sint Maarten, as well as overnighting crew. The online form is currently in a testing phase. If it is unavailable, travelers who are unable to complete it online may still fill out a paper version upon arrival. This requirement does not apply to travelers arriving at other ports of entry in Saint Martin.
Government of Sint Maarten Last checked 2026-07-09
Required
Travelers require a passport valid for at least 3 months after the traveler exits Saint Martin
Travelers need a valid passport to enter Saint Martin. 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 Saint Martin.
France-visas Last checked 2026-07-09
Not required
Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is not required for Saint Martin (French part)
Travelers don’t need proof of COVID-19 vaccination before traveling to Saint Martin (French part).
Last checked 2026-07-09
Not required
Proof of pre-departure COVID-19 test is not required
Travelers don’t need a COVID-19 test before traveling to Saint Martin (French part).
Last checked 2026-07-09

A look at Saint Martin (French part)

Marigot Harbor - The charming capital with French colonial architecture and open-air markets
Orient Bay - Known as the French Riviera of the Caribbean with its pristine beaches
Grand Case - The gourmet capital of the Caribbean with world-class French cuisine
Friar's Bay - Famous for stunning sunsets and laid-back beach bars