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Saint Barthélemy

What the governments of the United Kingdom, the United States and Canada tell their own citizens about travelling to Saint Barthélemy, in their own words, plus practical help with packing.

Travel advice levels

Each government rates the risks for its own citizens, on its own scale. The levels are shown exactly as published; they are not equivalent to each other and are not combined here.

United KingdomForeign, Commonwealth & Development Office

Advice for St Martin and St Barthélemy

Does not advise against travel

No numbered levels

Updated 10 December 2025

Latest change, in the source's words: New information about dual nationals returning to the UK (‘ Entry requirements’ page).

Full advice on GOV.UK

United StatesU.S. Department of State

Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions

Level 1 of 4

Updated 20 August 2026

Full advice on travel.state.gov

CanadaGlobal Affairs Canada

Exercise normal security precautions

Level 1 of 4

Updated 24 September 2026

Latest change, in the source's words: The Health section was updated - travel health information (Public Health Agency of Canada)

Full advice on travel.gc.ca

Emergency numbers

From the section “Emergency services in St Martin and St Barthélemy” of the UK government's travel advice for St Martin and St Barthélemy, written for British travellers. Reproduced without changes to the wording; formatting adapted.

Telephone: 112 (ambulance, fire, police)

or

Ambulance: 15

Fire: 18

Police: 17

Local laws and customs

From the section “Laws and cultural differences” of the UK government's travel advice for St Martin and St Barthélemy, written for British travellers. Reproduced without changes to the wording; formatting adapted.

St Martin and St Barthélemy are French overseas territories and French laws apply. See France travel advice.

Personal ID

You must be able to prove your identity either by providing documents when asked or within 4 hours at a police station. Identity documents can be:

  • a passport
  • a photocard driving licence
  • other documentation provided by a government body

Travelling with medicines

From the section “Medication” of the UK government's travel advice for St Martin and St Barthélemy, written for British travellers. Reproduced without changes to the wording; formatting adapted.

The legal status and regulation of some medicines prescribed or bought in the UK can be different in other countries.

Read best practice when travelling with medicines on TravelHealthPro.

Extreme weather and natural disasters

From the section “Extreme weather and natural disasters” of the UK government's travel advice for St Martin and St Barthélemy, written for British travellers. Reproduced without changes to the wording; formatting adapted.

Hurricanes

The hurricane season in St Martin and St Barthélemy normally runs from June to November. Monitor local and international weather updates from the World Meteorological Organization and the US National Hurricane Center.

See Extreme weather and natural hazards for advice about how to prepare and what to do if you’re likely to be affected by a hurricane.

What to pack

Practical suggestions from Trip Rulebook, based on open data and fixed rules. They are not safety or legal advice: rules on clothing, medicines and restricted items are covered only by the official text on this page.

Chargers and plugs

We have no plug or voltage data for Saint Barthélemy yet.

Clothes for the weather

We have no climate averages for Saint Barthélemy yet.

What is acceptable to wear is a matter of local law and custom: read Local laws and customs. For seasonal hazards such as storms, floods or extreme heat, read the official section Extreme weather and natural disasters.

Packing checklist

A general list for any trip. Ticks are not saved.

Documents
Health
Tech
Clothes and belongings

Entry requirements and visas

Visa and entry rules depend on your nationality and change often, so Trip Rulebook does not summarise them. Each government explains the rules for its own citizens. If you travel on another passport, check with the embassy or the official immigration website of Saint Barthélemy.

About this page

This page is guidance, not legal advice. Laws and advice change without notice and are written for each government's own citizens, so they may apply to you differently. Confirm everything with the official source before you travel. Terms of use.