Martinique Travel Guide

Martinique — Passport and Visa Information

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Passports

Country	Passport Required	Visa Required	Return Ticket Required
Other EU	No	No	Yes/2
USA	No/1	No	Yes
Canadian	Yes/1	No	Yes
Australian	Yes/1	No	Yes
British	Yes	No	Yes

Passport valid for duration of stay required by all nationals referred to in the chart above except:
1. nationals of Australia, Canada and the USA whose passport must be valid for three months following departure.

Note: 2. Nationals of France do not require a return or onward ticket.

Visas

Not required by all nationals referred to in the chart above for stays up to three months except:
(a) nationals of Australia for stays up to one month.

Visa Note

(a) Nationals of the EU do not need a long stay visa (for trips exceeding three months). (b) Nationals of Canada, Cyprus, Malta and the USA should apply for a visa if they are to receive a salary, even if their trip is a short stay. (c) US nationals need a visa if they are crew members, or journalists on assignments, or students enrolled at schools and universities in any of the French Overseas Departments. (d) All nationals referred to in the chart above except nationals of France are required to possess sufficient funds or a lodging certificate for the duration of their stay.

Note: Nationals not referred to in the chart above are advised to contact the embassy to check entry requirements (see Important Addresses).

Travel Warnings

Most visits to Martinique are trouble-free but you should be aware of the global risk of indiscriminate international terrorist attacks, which could be against civilian targets, including places frequented by foreigners.

The hurricane season in Martinique normally runs from June to November. Occasional earth tremors also occur. A strong earthquake measuring 7.4 on the Richter Scale occurred off the northwest coast of Martinique on 29 November. A small number of people were injured and some limited damage to the island's infrastructure occurred.

This advice is based on information provided by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in the UK. It is correct at time of publishing. As the situation can change rapidly, visitors are advised to contact the following organizations for the latest travel advice:

British Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Tel: 0845 850 2829.
Website: www.fco.gov.uk

US Department of State
Website: http://travel.state.gov/travel

Health Care

A reciprocal health agreement exists between France and the UK. However, the benefits which go with this agreement may not be fully available in Martinique. Check with your doctor before departure. Martinique has 18 hospitals and several specialists and clinics.