St. George's Entry Requirements

Visa, immigration, and customs information

Important Notice Entry requirements can change at any time. Always verify current requirements with official government sources before traveling.
Information last reviewed June 2024. Always verify with official government sources before traveling.

St. George’s (FR) greets you with an immigration routine that feels more like a friendly wave than a bureaucratic hurdle. The airport is small, but the officers know their business: you step from the plane onto warm tarmac, Atlantic salt already on your lips, and inside the single terminal white-shirted agents stamp passports beneath lazy ceiling fans that push the scent of frangipani across the hall. EU nationals head straight for the “Union Européenne” desk; everyone else queues at “Tous Passeports.” Expect polite questions, a quick stamp, and you’re through in minutes. Have your passport ready for at least three months beyond departure day, plus proof of onward travel. Officers may ask for a hotel voucher or the exact address of your St. George’s host. Fill in the disembarkation card handed out on the plane—bring a pen, because the hall usually runs out—and the whole dance is over in under 20 minutes. Collect your bag, nod to the customs dog, and you’re outside where taxis idle and a food truck sends grilled spiced chicken smoke into the sun.

Visa Requirements

Entry permissions vary by nationality. Find your category below.

St. George’s applies the same visa policy as mainland France and the Schengen area.

Short-stay tourism or business visits without prior visa.

Includes

Entry is granted at the port; work or study is prohibited.

Not required; no separate e-visa system operates for St. George’s or France.

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Travelers either enter visa-free or must obtain a sticker visa in advance.

assport holders who must apply for a short-stay Schengen visa before arrival.

How to Apply: Apply at the nearest French consulate or external service provider; biometric data required; earliest submission six months, latest 15 calendar days before travel.

Single-entry or multiple-entry visas are possible; proof of funds, accommodation, and travel medical insurance (€30,000 cover) mandatory.

Arrival Process

Disembarkation at St. George’s airport follows a simple three-step flow: health screening, immigration, then customs.

Health Checkpoint

Show the yellow fever booklet if arriving from an endemic zone; answer basic health questions while thermal cameras scan arriving passengers.

Immigration Desk

Present passport, disembarkation card, and supporting documents; answer purpose-of-visit questions; receive entry stamp.

Baggage Claim & Customs

Collect luggage from the single carousel; choose green (nothing to declare) or red (goods to declare) channel; officers may scan bags with sniffer dogs.

Documents to Have Ready

Passport

Must be valid three months beyond intended departure date and issued within the past ten years.

Disembarkation Card

Distributed on the aircraft; collect a fresh one if you make errors—no white-out allowed.

Proof of Onward Travel

Return or onward ticket within the allowed 90-day stay.

Travel Medical Insurance

Mandatory for visa nationals; recommended for visa-exempt travelers.

Tips for Smooth Entry

Complete the disembarkation card in blue or black ink before landing to avoid holding up the queue.

Keep accommodation address on your phone; cell signal can be patchy inside the terminal.

Change a small amount of euro coins at the airport machine for the vending cooler that dispenses icy coconut water.

Customs & Duty-Free

French customs rules apply; St. George’s officers focus on protecting local agriculture and controlling currency flows.

Alcohol

1V of spirits >22% or 2V of fortified wine ≤22% plus 4V of still-free wine (≤60 euros combined value for travelers under 20)

Minimum age 18; local rum is cheaper in St. George’s shops than duty-free.

Tobacco

200 cigarettes or 100 cigarillos or 50 cigars or 250g smoking tobacco

Minimum age 18.

Currency

Declaration required when carrying €10,000 or more in cash or equivalent

Form available from customs officer; failure to declare risks seizure and fines.

Gifts/Goods

Combined value €430 for air travelers aged 15 and over, €150 for under 15

Value based on purchase price abroad; keep receipts.

Prohibited Items

Fresh meat and most dairy—protects St. George’s livestock industry
Narcotics and controlled substances except prescription medications with proof
Counterfeit goods liable to seizure and fines

Restricted Items

Firearms and ammunition—require prefectoral authorization before arrival
Endangered species products—CITES permit mandatory for coral, tortoiseshell, certain hardwoods

Health Requirements

No exotic vaccinations are demanded for most visitors, but mosquito-borne diseases periodically appear in St. George’s.

Required Vaccinations

Yellow fever—only for arrivals (≥1 year old) from countries with transmission risk or having transited >12h through such airports

Recommended Vaccinations

Hepatitis A
Hepatitis B
Typhoid if eating outside major hotels
Routine boosters (MMR, DPT)

Health Insurance

Not compulsory for visa-exempt travelers, but medical evacuation to Martinique or Miami is costly—carry coverage of at least €30,000.

Current Health Requirements: COVID-19 measures lifted; mask rules may return during local outbreaks—check the Prefecture de Saint-Georges bulletin before departure.

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Important Contacts

Essential resources for your trip.

Embassy/Consulate

Find your country's embassy or consulate

Check your government's travel advisory website

Immigration Authority

Préfecture de Saint-Georges, Bureau des Étrangers

For visa extensions and residency queries: www.saint-georges.gouv.fr

Emergency

Dial 112 for police, ambulance, fire

Operators speak French; ask for English if needed.

Special Situations

Additional requirements for specific circumstances.

Traveling with Children

Minors must have individual passports; if only one parent is present, carry notarized consent from the absent parent or proof of sole custody.

Traveling with Pets

Dogs and cats need ISO microchip, rabies vaccination ≥21 days pre-travel, EU pet health certificate issued within ten days of arrival; birds require additional avian flu tests.

Extended Stays

Apply at the Préfecture in downtown St. George’s for a long-stay visa (VLS-TS) before the 90-day tourist stamp expires; appointments book weeks ahead.

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