St. Maarten Entry Form

Starting October 15th, visitors to St. Maarten are required to have their travel entry form.

The St. Maarten Tourism Bureau is excited to announce the launch of the new Digital Embarkation/Disembarkation (ED) Form. The website www.entry.sx will be available as of October 8th, 2024, and will serve as a critical resource for passengers entering our borders. The new Arrival Hall is scheduled for opening on October 15th, 2024.

This new digital form aims to simplify the arrival process for travelers while ensuring safety and compliance with local regulations. By moving to a fully digital system, St. Maarten is aligning with modern travel requirements, providing visitors and citizens with a streamlined, efficient process. By embracing technological innovation and fostering strong interagency collaboration, PJIAE, the Ministry of Justice, and the Ministry of TEATT are committed to ensuring the highest standards of safety, security, and efficiency for our travelers and our nation.

The ED form must be completed online before check-in for your flight, ensuring a smoother and more efficient travel experience for all travelers arriving in St. Maarten. This form is in compliance with the National Ordinance and is aimed at improving border security and enhancing the overall visitor experience. All travelers residing, transferring through or visiting St. Maarten and St. Martin (French side) are required to fill out this form. Each traveler in a group or family are required to complete this form. The registration is quick and easy online process! You can fill out your travel entry form here.

What do you need?

To complete the entry form you will need the following document(s) and information on hand.
✓ Valid Travel Document (Passport, ID Card)
✓ Contact Information
✓ Accommodation and Flight Information
✓ Recent Employment Information (If applicable)

Who Should Complete the Form?

All Travelers visiting, transferring through or residing in St. Maarten

Starting from when will I need to Complete the Form?

Travelers visiting, transferring through or residing in St. Maarten, will be able to fill out the form starting October 8th 2024. The requirement of having the form filled out will officially commence October 15th. Having the form will be a requirement as of October 15th. You can fill out your form on www.entry.sx

ENTRY FORM FAQ

What is the Sint Maarten Entry Form and who needs to fill it out?

The Sint Maarten Entry Form is the Digital embarkation form. Everyone needs to fill in the ED form as by the National Ordinance. And it must be filled in truthfully. You can fill out the St. Maarten entry form here.

Why do we need to fill in this Embarkations form?

it is required by law that everyone coming to St. Maarten must fill in the ED Form.

Do residents and citizens of Sint Maarten (Dutch Side)/ Saint Martin (French Side) need to fill in this embarkation form?

Yes, local people are required to fill in the ED form as well. Everyone must fill in the ED form.

Do transit or transfer passengers need to fill in the Entry form?

Yes. As a transit/transfer passengers also must fill in the Entry form.

How long in advance can the form be filled in?

No time limit in advance, but before check-in from your departing country

Can I check-in if my form is not filled in?

No, it is required that your form is filled in before checking in for your flight. Your airline will ask if the form is completed.

As a family can we fill in one form, or does everyone have to fill in their own form?

One person can fill in the form for the family members. But there must be a form per traveler.

Do children have to fill in a form as well, and if so from what age?

One person can fill in the form for the family members. But there must be a form per traveler.

I am traveling with a group; can I apply for everyone at once?

Yes, one person can fill in for the group, but upon arriving at Immigration each person in the group must have their own individual form.

What do I do if my hotel is not listed?

There will be an open field section where you can fill in the name of your accommodation

If my flight is cancelled, do I need to redo my form?

You will have to update the information on the form to reflect your new arrival time and flight information before boarding your next flight.

How can I update my submitted digital form information?

On the Entry Form website, there will be an option for you to retrieve your previously filled in form and update the form.

Who is considered a tourist?

Article 8, line 2 from the National Ordinance states that a tourist is someone that is not staying more than 3 months on the island for recreation, relaxation, visiting family, having meetings. As long as the person is not being renumerated, they are considered a tourist.

As a frequent visitor to St. Maarten: can I complete multiple Entry forms for future trips?

Yes, you can as long as you submit the form before each trip.

If I have more than one passport. Can I enter St. Maarten with a passport that I have not used when applying online?

No, you have to use the same passport that was used on the form to enter St. Maarten. As the information on the form, based on law, has to match the information on the form.

Does the ED form guarantee my automatic admission to St. Maarten?

No, It does not. The final admittance to the island remains with the immigration/border authority upon arrival.