Official System: Sint Maarten Electronic Health & Immigration Entry Form (Online ED Card)
2026 Quick Answer
All non-resident tourists and visitors arriving via Sint Maarten ports (whether staying on the Dutch Side or French Side of Saint-Martin), transit and transfer passengers connecting to regional islands or vessels, overnighting crew, and children/infants of all ages. Travelers must submit the Sint Maarten Electronic Health & Immigration Entry Form (Online ED Card) (Recommended up to 7 days prior to arrival (portal calendar accepts up to 1 year ahead)). This digital declaration replaces: Paper Embarkation-Disembarkation (ED) Card and legacy Electronic Health Authorization System (EHAS).
Follow this exact countdown schedule before arriving in Sint Maarten so your QR code is ready prior to airline check-in.
| Timing Before Arrival | Window Status | Required Traveler Action |
|---|---|---|
| Before 7-day official window | Too Early | Prepare your passport and itinerary, or pre-submit early with NomadicMart (from $29) so our queue files automatically as soon as the window opens. |
| Recommended up to 7 days prior to arrival (portal calendar accepts up to 1 year ahead) | Window Open | Ideal submission window. Complete your Sint Maarten Electronic Health & Immigration Entry Form (Online ED Card) with passport, transport, and accommodation details to receive your digital confirmation. |
| 24 hours to 3 hours before departure | Priority Window | Submit immediately before airline check-in closes and save a screenshot or PDF of your SXM Entry Form confirmation offline. |
| At departure gate / Sint Maarten arrival | Final Cutoff | Airlines and border control officers verify SXM Entry Form completion prior to boarding or at the port of entry. |
Compliance tip: Enacted under Article 15a of the National Decree of Admittance and Expulsion to digitize the Embarkation-Disembarkation (ED) Card at Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM) and Sint Maarten seaports.
Compliance tip: While legally required for visitors, Official FAQ #6 and #15 clarify that airlines will still allow boarding if the form has not yet been completed prior to check-in.
Compliance tip: Non-resident travelers must hold a travel document valid for at least 3 months beyond their arrival date in Sint Maarten.
Eligible Passports: Eligible travelers holding a valid machine-readable Passport (Q35 = Passport) and a completed Sint Maarten Entry Form (ID card, Refugee, and UN laissez-passer holders must see an immigration officer).
How Airport Clearance Works: Eligible travelers holding a valid machine-readable Passport (Q35 = Passport) and a completed Sint Maarten Entry Form (ID card, Refugee, and UN laissez-passer holders must see an immigration officer).
| Code | Port of Entry | Mode | 2026 Operational Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| SXM | Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM) – Simpson Bay | Air | Main international gateway for both Dutch Sint Maarten and French Saint-Martin; equipped with Automated Border Control Kiosks. |
| SX-2 | Port St. Maarten / Dr. A.C. Wathey Cruise & Ferry Facility – Philipsburg | Sea | Supports inter-island ferry arrivals (Anguilla, St. Barths, Saba, Statia) and cruise embarkation/disembarkation. |
| SX-3 | Simpson Bay Lagoon & Yacht Marinas | Sea | Supports private/charter boat and yacht arrivals (Q210 = Boat). |
Start an individual or family/group application and enter your passport details, home address, and emergency contact information.
Input your arrival and departure dates, flight or vessel details, nature of trip, whether you are staying on the Dutch or French side, and your hotel or villa.
Answer the 6 customs, health, and immigration questions and submit to receive your official Sint Maarten Entry Form confirmation email and barcode.
Regional & Border Corridor Advisory (Americas & Caribbean):
Enacted under Article 15a of the National Decree of Admittance and Expulsion to digitize the Embarkation-Disembarkation (ED) Card at Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM) and Sint Maarten seaports. While legally required for visitors, Official FAQ #6 and #15 clarify that airlines will still allow boarding if the form has not yet been completed prior to check-in. Non-resident travelers must hold a travel document valid for at least 3 months beyond their arrival date in Sint Maarten. Only travelers holding a valid machine-readable Passport (Q35 = Passport) can use the Automated Border Control Kiosks at Princess Juliana International Airport; Dutch Caribbean ID Card holders (valid only when arriving from Saba or St. Eustatius) must use staffed immigration booths. Supports both Individual Registration and Group Registration (sharing Step 2 Trip Details across family/group members). Declaring controlled medications/narcotics (Q305 = Yes) or weapons (Q310 = Yes) requires obtaining prior written authorization from Sint Maarten Customs (wwicust@sintmaarten.net). Monetary instruments of NAf 20,000 or USD $10,000 (or equivalent) or more must be declared in Step 3.
Official FAQ #4 recommends completing the form within 7 days prior to your arrival in Sint Maarten, though the online calendar allows selecting arrival dates up to 1 year in advance.
Yes. Any non-resident arriving at Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM) or Sint Maarten seaports must complete the form, whether staying on the Dutch Side, staying on the French Side, or transiting/transferring to Anguilla, St. Barths, Saba, or St. Eustatius.
No. According to Official FAQ #2 and #3, legal residents and citizens of both Sint Maarten (Dutch Side) and Saint-Martin (French Side) are exempt.
The entry.sx portal enforces that a non-resident visitor's passport expiration date must be at least 3 months after their arrival date in Sint Maarten.
Yes. Each confirmation email includes a unique 'Review submission' link (valid until your arrival date) that lets you reopen and update your application.