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Saint Martin Visitor Visa

Saint Martin (French part) Residency
Pathway overview

At a glance

If you want to stay in Saint Martin (the French part) for more than 90 days without working, you may need a long-stay visitor visa specifically for that destination. The territory is outside the Schengen Area, so a mainland-France or Schengen visa does not automatically cover your stay.

Work
No professional activity under this route
Evidence
Resources, accommodation, medical coverage

Summary

A long-stay visitor visa can allow a private stay without work in Saint Martin’s French part, which is outside the Schengen Area. France-Visas says most nonexempt nationalities need a long-stay visa for more than 90 days in a non-European French territory. This private-stay route requires evidence of resources, accommodation, medical coverage, and no professional activity. The official visa assistant determines the exact destination-specific application.

Your nationality determines whether you need this visa. Use France-Visas to check the requirement and prepare proof of financial support, accommodation, and medical coverage.

Use the French Saint Martin destination
  1. Nationality and destination Check France-Visas for Saint Martin, French part.
  2. Private-stay evidence Prepare resources, accommodation, medical coverage, and agreement not to work.
  3. Consular application Follow the applicable procedure before travel.

The territory is outside Schengen; check destination-specific exemptions and requirements.

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Eligibility

This category is for a private stay without work. You must explain your circumstances, show how you will support yourself, provide accommodation and medical-coverage evidence, and agree not to work.

Citizens of the EU, EEA, Switzerland, Monaco, and Andorra generally do not need this long-stay visa. Confirm your own nationality and destination through the official France-Visas assistant.

What This Route Allows

A granted long-stay visa permits the private stay in Saint Martin (French part) specified on the visa. Check the visa's exact validity and any post-arrival steps before travel.

What This Route Is Not

This is not a Schengen visa, work authorization, permanent residence, or a separate path to French citizenship. A visa for mainland France or another overseas territory should not be assumed to cover Saint Martin (French part).

Next Steps

  1. Use the France-Visas assistant with Saint Martin (French part) as the destination.
  2. Confirm the exact visa category and gather financial-support, accommodation, and medical-coverage evidence.
  3. Apply through the appropriate French consulate before travel.

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