SIMPSON BAY--St. Maarten Marine Trades Association (SMMTA), in preparation for the upcoming high season, has begun informing the yachting community about changes to the immigration policy of St. Maarten as announced by Justice Minister Roland Duncan in the past months.
Similarly, St. Maarten Hospitality and Trade Association (SHTA) has informed its members about the Immigration changes, so they can better equip their travel representatives and other stakeholders. Having information in advance will hopefully ensure that visitors planning to experience destination St. Maarten are not hampered in their travels.
Nationals from countries such as newly-added Guyana and Jamaica, who require visas to enter St. Maarten, are exempt from obtaining a visa to enter by air or sea, when they are in possession a Dutch Caribbean Visa, a multiple-entry visa for the US, Canada, or the European Schengen region, a residence permit for the US, Canada, the Schengen region or the United Kingdom, a residence permit for French St. Martin or a residence permit for Bonaire, St. Eustatius, or Saba.
For professional yacht crew on the visa-required list without one of the stated visas, entry is granted with a Seaman's Discharge Book and an Agent Guarantee Letter that a local agent will prepare.
For yacht guests on the visa-required list without one of the stated visas, a 48-hour transit exemption to go from the airport to the vessel or from the vessel to the airport can be arranged with a local Agent Guarantee Letter.
St. Maarten Marine Trades Association hopes that this new change will encourage yacht crews and yachting tourists from around the world to visit St. Maarten and enjoy what the island has to offer.
The changes come just in time for Spotlight St. Maarten, a month-long celebration of education and recreation which begins November 11 and continues until December 17.
Numerous exciting events are planned, from seminars to concerts and various outings as well. Spotlight St. Maarten also offers island-wide discounts at participating marinas, chandleries, restaurants and more. "So come to St. Maarten and start the season with a blast."
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