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Sint Maarten travel advice
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Sint Maarten travel guide - essential info
Below is a beginner's guide to Sint Maarten with essential travel facts such as dominant language spoken, typical flight time from the UK and the local currency. You can also check whether visas are required and what plug adapter you need to pack.
| Sint Maarten - quick facts | |
|---|---|
| Time difference | UK -4 hours |
| Language(s) | English |
| Currency | Netherlands Antillean Guilder |
| Electricity | A + B plug (110V) |
| Driving side | Right |
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Sint Maarten weather
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| Maximum daytime temperature °F |  84 |
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| Days with some rainfall |  17 |
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| Sea temperature °F |  79 |
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Sint Maarten travel advice
Check the latest travel advice on visiting Sint Maarten from official government sources (in english) from around the world including entry requirements and travel restrictions.
- UK traveller advice for Sint Maarten - UK FCDO
- Canadian travel advice for Sint Maarten - Government of Canada
- US travel advisories for Sint Maarten - US Department of State
- Safe travel advisories for Sint Maarten - Ministry of Foreign Affairs, New Zealand
Learn more about the current safety and security risks from terrorism, natural disasters and more. Read about the local laws and customs to consider when travelling around Sint Maarten.
Note: UK FCDO - UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
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Sint Maarten travel health
Find out more about staying safe when travelling to Sint Maarten with the latest guidance on required vaccinations and recommended medication to take with you.
- Vaccines & medicines for Sint Maarten - CDC
- Health & vaccinations for Sint Maarten - TravelHealthPro, NaTHNac
- How to stay safe & healthy in Sint Maarten - Fit for Travel, Public Health Scotland
Check out the general travel tips for staying safe and healthy in Sint Maarten, risks of preventable diseases and what to pack.
Note: CDC - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Sint Maarten travel features
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Sint Maarten FAQs
Read our frequently asked questions about travelling to Sint Maarten including the current entry restrictions, covid rules, driving side, electrical plugs used and much more.
Are there entry restrictions to Sint Maarten?
Sint Maarten is open for tourism from the UK. There are no special entry requirements for Sint Maarten.
Check out Ministry of Public Health, Sint Maarten for more information.
What is the time difference between Sint Maarten and the UK?
The time difference between Sint Maarten and the UK is UK time-4 hours.
What is the main language spoken in Sint Maarten?
The main language spoken in Sint Maarten is English.
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What is the currency in Sint Maarten?
The currency in Sint Maarten is the Netherlands Antillean Guilder (ANG).
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Which plugs are used in Sint Maarten?
Sint Maarten uses electrical plug type A + B (110 Volts).
Which side of the road do they drive on in Sint Maarten?
They drive on the right side of the road in Sint Maarten.
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