Sint Maarten (Dutch side)

This entry concerns Dutch Sint Maarten, not French Saint-Martin. The government Customs page says Customs oversees the movement of goods, vehicles and controlled items, but does not give a complete yacht arrival/departure process. Industry association material lists yacht clearance locations including Simpson Bay and Great Bay; confirm current requirements with Customs.

A 2025 Sint Maarten government gazette lists Pointe Blanche, Great Bay, Simpson Bay Lagoon and Oyster Pond among port locations involved in border clearance. That passage is not a complete list of yacht ports of entry. Ask Sint Maarten Border Police before departure whether the specific location accepts private-yacht clearance.

Sint Maarten’s government electronic entry card requires visiting travellers and overnight crew to submit an Embarkation/Disembarkation Card online. The official page gives no uniform advance-notice period for yacht crew. Complete the electronic card before departure and separately confirm yacht-clearance timing with border authorities.

Sint Maarten requires visiting and overnight crew to complete the official Embarkation/Disembarkation Card. Visa and entry permissions for individuals remain dependent on nationality, purpose of stay and current immigration rules. Confirm crew-list, passport and visa requirements with Border Police in advance.

Dutch Sint Maarten Customs oversees vessel and goods movements. A local industry association says yachts should present previous-port clearance, registration, crew list and passports and complete arrival/departure clearance. This is secondary industry guidance; the captain should confirm the process with government Customs before arrival.

Government Customs responsibilities include oversight of animals, plants and hazardous goods, but no yacht-specific list covering food, pets, plants and waste was found in this review. Declare relevant items to Customs and quarantine authorities in advance and confirm whether they may be taken ashore.

Sint Maarten Customs oversees animals, plants, hazardous goods and personal effects. An industry association says undeclared firearms, ammunition and explosives are strictly restricted. Declare them to government Customs before carrying them and confirm permits and onboard sealing requirements; industry guidance is not an official permit.

An industry association says yachts in Dutch Sint Maarten clear with Immigration and Customs on arrival and departure, commonly at Simpson Bay and Great Bay. The government Customs webpage does not detail yacht procedures. Contact Sint Maarten Customs directly before arrival to confirm current designated locations, hours, declarations and fees.

The Dutch side may charge customs, port, anchoring, bridge and agent fees. An industry association page lists some rates, but current official tariffs and their applicability to all vessel types have not been verified. Obtain current written charges from Customs, port authorities and other relevant agencies before departure.