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Short update: It is May 20, 2022, and we are happy to confirm that  St Barts is now open if you meet certain testing and/or vaccination criteria.  On the island, most COVID-related restrictions are over (no more curfew, restaurants open hours back to normal, no need to show vaccination proof to enter restaurants). Entry is easy for US travelers and now for UK travelers too.

Longer update about the relaxing on on-the-island restrictions:

On April 1, 2022, the French government has relaxed almost all on-the-ground restrictions in St Barths:

• M andatory mask-wearing remains only at the hospital, in pharmacies, on planes, and on ferries.

COVID-19 requirements cheat sheet for US, Canadian, European, UK, and most South American travelers to St Barths (all countries on the green list – see the map below)

St barths vaccination and testing requirements.

• if you are fully vaccinated, you do not need anymore to provide COVID-19 test results .
• if you are not vaccinated , you need to show either a negative PCR test taken within 72 hours or an antigen test taken within 48 hours before the departure flight to St Barths

St Barths entry requirement for children and teenagers:

• Children and teenagers under the age of 18 traveling with their vaccinated parents do not need a vaccine to enter St Barths, and travelers younger than 12 are exempt from testing.
• Children and teenagers aged 12 or older traveling without their parents must be vaccinated or provide a compelling reason for travel.

US travel advisory for St Barths:

• The CDC has put back St Barts to Level 3, the highest level possible: “High Level of COVID-19 in Saint Barthelemy”.
• The CDC’s advice is: “Avoid travel to Saint Barthelemy.”

Return from St Barths back to the US

• Before boarding a flight to the United States, you are required to show a negative COVID-19 test result taken no more than 1 day before travel . (several pharmacies on the island offer the option, among which is the one across the St Barths airport).

Traveling through SXM / Sint Maarten airport? You still have to fill in the EHAS form.

While travel requirements have relaxed everywhere, you still need to go to the St Maarten official site https://stmaartenehas.com/ to fill in the Electronic Health Authorization System (EHAS) form. Then you need to wait AT LEAST 12 hours for the local authorities to email your final authorization back to you. Then, you need to take it with you (tip: Print it).

St Barths reopening: Borders are still open

The French authorities officially have relaxed the entry conditions to St Barths. Yet, some restrictions are still in place. Here are the rules as of May 20:

• Vaccinated travelers no longer need to present any test . Proof of complete vaccination is sufficient to arrive in Saint Barth, regardless of the country of origin.
• For unvaccinated travelers , the obligation to present a negative test to travel to France remains, but the measures on arrival (test, isolation) are lifted when they come from countries on the green list (see below the list of countries).
• When unvaccinated travelers come from a country on the orange list , they must continue to present a compelling reason justifying the need to come to Saint Barts.

Understanding the requirements: Green vs Orange countries- As of 31 March 2022

The requirements depend on whether your departure country has been classified as:

• GREEN : (no active circulation of the virus, no variants of concern identified): European Union countries as well as Andorra, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Monaco , Norway, San Marino, Switzerland and the Vatican, as well as Angola, Argentina, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Belize, Benin, Bhutan, Bolivia, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Cameroon, Canada , Cape Verde, Colombia, Comoros, Congo, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Ivory Coast, Cuba, Djibouti, Ecuador, Egypt, Eswatini, Ethiopia, Fiji, Gabon, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea Bissau, Honduras, Hong Kong, Mauritius, India, Indonesia, Iraq, Jamaica, Japan, Kazakhstan, South Korea, United Arab Emirates, United States of America, Kenya, Kuwait, Laos, Lesotho, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritania, Morocco, Mozambique, Myanmar (formerly Burma), Namibia, Nepal, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Niger, Nigeria, Oman, Pakistan, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Qatar, Uganda, Democratic Republic of Congo, El Salvador, Rwanda, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Samoa, Senegal, Seychelles, Sri Lanka, Sudan, South Sudan, Taiwan, Tanzania, Chad, East Timor, Togo, Tunisia, United Kingdom, Vanuatu, Venezuela, Vietnam, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.
• ORANGE (also called AMBER ): All the countries not in the list above, such as Russia.

Important note #1: What does “fully vaccinated” mean in the eyes of the French authorities?

You need to be able to show proof of vaccination and observe a time lag between your last shot and your arrival on the island. Precisely:

• 2 weeks after the 2nd injection for double injection vaccines (Pfizer, Moderna, AstraZeneca) ;
• 4 weeks after the injection for vaccines with a single injection (Johnson & Johnson);
• 2 weeks after injection (only one injection required) of a vaccine in people with a history of Covid-19.

Important note #2: How about children and teens?

We are getting a lot of questions from families, so we found it important to clarify the process. As per the note of the President of the St Barths Tourism Bureau:

• Visitors under the age of 18 do not need to be vaccinated (from 10 to 18: no vaccine, but test required)
• Visitors under the age of 12 do not need to get tested (under 10: no vaccine, no test)

Better news for US travelers: Easier re-entry into the US but St Barth is back at Level 3 on the CDC travel advisory board

You can come in as long as you follow the steps explained below. It is great to see that our island of Saint Barthélemy has now moved towards a full official re-opening.

St Barths: Digital health pass / copy of CDC card no longer needed anymore to visit restaurants and bars

Since mid-March 2022, you do not need a health pass in St Barts if you are going to a restaurant or a bar.

Key to all travel restrictions lifted: The success of the St Barths vaccination drive

As usual, the local St Barths authorities are using the island’s small size and good logistics to get things done fast; just as they did after Hurricane Irma struck the island.

As of May 2022, the vaccination rate in St Barths is:

• 87% of the adult population with at least 1 vaccine short
• 84% of the population with at least 2 vaccine shots
• 55% with a booster shot.

St Barts travel advisory

Is St Barths open for travel and tourism?

Can you travel to St Barths right now? Yes, you can, provided you are fully vaccinated and you are either on the green or orange list of countries

Due to COVID-19, you need to know about travel restrictions in St Barths, as well as from and back to your own country. We will focus here on the US, Canada, and France, where most of the island’s guests are from.

Are people traveling to St Barth’s right now? Yes, they are, but they need to be vaccinated against COVID-19 or show a negative COVID test result.

Y es, people are traveling to St Barths. St Barths is proving to be a popular spot for US travelers, for the second year in a row.

What is the official U.S. travel advisory for St Barths?

As of early May 2022, this is what the CDC was showing for St Barths :

• Level 3: High Level of COVID-19 in Saint Barthelemy
• Make sure you are up to date with your COVID-19 vaccines before traveling to Saint Barthelemy.
• If you are not up to date with your COVID-19 vaccines, avoid travel to Saint Barthelemy.

Is St Barts on the quarantine list?

• US travelers: No, St Barths is not on the quarantine list. The CDC has put St Barths on Level 4 for high risk, but no quarantine is required
• UK travelers: No, St Barths is not on the amber / quarantine list, t ravel restrictions were lifted on October 4 . The United Kingdom is now letting fully vaccinated travelers return to the UK, with no quarantine (testing requirements apply).

St Barts COVID test entry requirements, rules, and restrictions

The local St Barths authorities have invested early and heavily into testing and vaccinating the population.

St Barts COVID testing centers

COVID-19 testing centers located on the island of St Barths:

• Monday to Friday from 8:00 am to 1:45 pm, please arrive before 10:45 am for the RT-PCR test
• Saturday from 8:00 am to 11:45 am, please arrive before 9:45 am for the RT-PCR test
• The testing center is closed on Sundays and holidays.
• Antigen tests are available at local pharmacies
• PCR test: Symptomatic persons or contact cases are invited to be tested by PCR at th e Bio Pôle Antilles laboratory in Gustavia, open from 12 to 1 pm from Monday to Friday and from 9 to 10 am on Saturday.

A few resources you need to get checked in the US prior to coming to St Barths

• Rapid test for travel – Find testing sites
• US Dept. of Health & Human Services – Find testing sites
• Vault Health
• The Covid Consultants  

What if you are connecting to St Barths (SBH) via Sint Maarten / Saint Martin (SXM)?

• For updated travel requirements to St Maarten (Dutch side), visit the official site: https://stmaartenehas.com/
• The application must be  completed  in order to be processed. This includes proof of a  negative COVID-19 test result,  information on the  vaccination status  (including proof of completed vaccination in case fully vaccinated) and the purchase of the mandatory  COVID-19 insurance  in case required.  Children  must have the online health form filled out by their parents. Provide a  working email address  on which you are reachable.
• No more COVID tests since November 1 2021, if you are vaccinated.
• If you are traveling to St Barts via St Martin, you will also be required to complete an application form for entry to St Martin and submit it before your departure, along with information on your COVID-19 test results.
• Sint Maarten requires that everyone completing an application form purchase a $30 medical insurance policy, but this is NOT necessary if you are not spending the night in St. Maarten. You can find the form online at https://stmaartenehas.com/application-form/ .
• Please note that you will also need to apply for entry to Sint Maarten on your return flight, although no additional testing is required.
• Before boarding, you will have to show proof that you respect St Barths’s entry requirements (i.e., a negative rt-PCR test within 24 hours + vaccination proof). See above our paragraph about St Barths requirements for more details.

What if you are connecting to St Barths (SBH) via San Juan / Puerto Rico (SJU)?

• If you are traveling to St. Barts via the San Juan airport (SJU), you do not need to fill out the online travel request form required to travel to Puerto Rico.
• You may need to show your negative Covid-19 test result and vaccination proof. You can then connect to your flight to St. Barts.
• The same applies when you travel through San Juan on your way home.

Mask-wearing and social distancing rules in St Barths

Locals and visitors are no longer required to wear masks indoors (e.g., boutiques, supermarkets).

People are no longer invited to practice social distancing. For instance, restaurants have reduced their capacity to provide more space between tables.

St Barts COVID numbers (April 2022 update): Coronavirus cases, COVID rate of infection, and risk level

Here’s an infographic from the government website / Préfecture de Saint Barthélemy et Saint Martin from May 11, 2022:

Here’s how it reads:

• New COVID cases in St Barts from May 2 to May 8: +24 (downward trends)
• Total number of COVID cases on the island since March 2020: 4,611
• 0 people at the hospital
• 0 death since May 2

These are the official coronavirus data SINCE THE START of the pandemic in March 2020. As of early May 2022, the number of new infections is decreasing again, but no one is currently hospitalized.

Since the first case of COVID-19 has been recorded in St Barths in March 2020 (Source: COVID-19 Data Repository by the Center for Systems Science and Engineering (CSSE) at Johns Hopkins University):

• From March 2020, up until early May 2022: 4,616 COVID-19 cases
• From March 2020, up until early May 2022: 6 deaths were attributed to COVID-19

The St Barths COVID numbers are increasing slightly since all restrictions were lifted but at a controlled level.

Note that the local population has access to free COVID testing, which helps track cases earlier. It also results in higher figures than on nearby islands with less access to labs. The island’s authorities are very reactive and organized. They can also count on a resourceful and resilient population, as proven by the fast recovery after hurricane Irma .

When looking at the data, you see several trends:

• The first wave of coronavirus COVID-19 hit the island in April 2019, right at the end of the high season. A strict local lockdown in May and the absence of inbound tourists stopped the virus from spreading.
• In fall 2020, as the season was about to re-start, more hospitality workers and visitors started arriving.
• Despite a very busy 2020 Thanksgiving in St Barths, the number of cases remained under control.
• A busy New Year’s Eve led to a stark increase in the number of cases (+100 cases in 2 weeks), but things are stabilizing again.
• The French authorities in Paris were nervous as another French Caribbean island, Guadeloupe, has seen a rise in cases. In early March, a curfew was imposed in Guadeloupe, but not in St Barths where things remain open.
• Since mid-April 2021, some travelers are welcome to the island again, provided they follow the entry steps detailed at the beginning of this article.
• In early August 2021, new lockdown / curfew rules were in place, as the Deta variant is increasing case numbers among unvaccinated youger people.
• Since September 1, restrictions have been lifted, as the health data has notably improved.
• As of early November, the number of cases wend down. The health pass / QR code remains in place.
• Durng the Christmas and New Year’s Eve season, the flow of tourists and the number of well-attended parties by locals and travelers combined to create a new wave of cases. The difference with 2021 is that 70% of the population is vaccinated, which limits hospitalization numbers so far.
• In March 2022, the situation looks under control and most restrictions have been dropped.
• As of April 2022, cases are rising again, with the lifting of all restrictions. Yet, no one is being hospitalized for COVID in St Barths.

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St Barth Has New Testing Requirements for Travelers

The French Caribbean island of St Barth is tightening its travel rules amid the holiday season. 

St Barth’s regional government has announced a new testing requirement, mandating that travelers provide a negative result form a test taken no more than 24 hours prior to boarding their flight to the island. 

St Barth accepts both PCR and antigen tests; antigen tests are typically far faster and easier to access. 

St Barth also accepts at-home testing; St Barth villa provider WIMCO told Caribbean Journal that included at-home tests by Reliant Health Services (you can find more here). https://gettestednow.com/product-category/testing-services/antigen-testing-services/

That means if you’re scheduled to board a flight to St Barth at 4 PM, you’ll need to schedule a rapid antigen test for no earlier than 4 PM the prior day. 

In a statement, the French government said the move was “necessary to protect the overseas territories [of France] of the new epidemic wave under the effect of the Omicron variant.” 

The testing requirement is in addition to St Barth’s already-established vaccination requirement, which mandates that all travelers 18 and over provide proof of vaccination to enter the island. 

Unvaccinated travelers 18 and over are not permitted to enter the island. 

The testing requirement applies to all travelers 12 and older. 

St Barth is the latest in a growing number of Caribbean destinations tightening their testing requirements amid the emergence of Omicron.

For more, visit WIMCO’s St Barth health protocol guide .

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Saint Barthélemy Travel Restrictions

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Can I travel to Saint Barthélemy from the United States?

Most visitors from the United States, regardless of vaccination status, can enter Saint Barthélemy.

Can I travel to Saint Barthélemy if I am vaccinated?

Fully vaccinated visitors from the United States can enter Saint Barthélemy without restrictions.

Can I travel to Saint Barthélemy without being vaccinated?

Unvaccinated visitors from the United States can enter Saint Barthélemy without restrictions.

Do I need a COVID test to enter Saint Barthélemy?

Visitors from the United States are not required to present a negative COVID-19 PCR test or antigen result upon entering Saint Barthélemy.

Can I travel to Saint Barthélemy without quarantine?

Travelers from the United States are not required to quarantine.

Do I need to wear a mask in Saint Barthélemy?

Mask usage in Saint Barthélemy is not required in public spaces and public transportation.

Are the restaurants and bars open in Saint Barthélemy?

Restaurants in Saint Barthélemy are open. Bars in Saint Barthélemy are .

St. Barts   Travel Guide

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Why Go To St. Barts

There's no doubt that the French Caribbean island of St. Barthélemy (or St. Barts) is in vogue with A-listers and yachters alike, and oftentimes appears out of reach for the average traveler. But it's far from snooty – if the sight of those free-roaming iguanas is any proof – and it's also more accessible than you might think. Careful and early planning will ensure that your island getaway is priced on par with other Caribbean destinations .  

The island is ideal for those seeking a Euro-themed utopia with plenty of stunning beaches, upscale hotels , private villas and trendy restaurants. Those looking for an island with exciting nightlife and offshore activities should check out St. Barts' cousins, Martinique or St. Martin , for more diversions. 

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St. Barts Travel Tips

Best months to visit.

The best time to visit St. Barts is from April to June. These three months fall in a more affordable sweet spot just after the über-expensive winter and before the storm-prone fall. Temperatures don't vary much – they're usually somewhere between the low 70s and low 90s all year – but there is considerably more rain in September, October and November. Showers are infrequent in winter and early spring, but you'll pay handsomely for the privilege of visiting during this time.

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What You Need to Know

Prepare for a long journey There are no direct flights from the U.S. to St. Barts' main airport, Gustaf III Airport (SBH). From your departure point, you'll likely fly into St. Martin 's Princess Juliana International Airport (SXM) before hopping on a small plane to St. Barts. You can also board a ferry in St. Martin if you'd rather arrive by sea.

You'll need four wheels If you want to explore all the beaches and trails that the island has to offer, you'll need to rent a car. Taxis are few, and ride-hailing services are nonexistent. There are multiple car rental agencies at the airport and many hotels or vacation rental agencies will reserve cars for you. Any valid foreign driver's license is acceptable to drive on the island.

Fill up during the week There are only two gas stations on all of St. Barts, and both are closed on Sundays. If you're driving on "E," handle your business before the week's end.

How to Save Money in St. Barts

Plan way ahead Scoring a discount for a wintertime visit is rare, but not unheard of, especially if you book your trip up to a year in advance.

Stick to the shore And stay out of the store. St. Barts' beautiful beaches are all free to enjoy. But St. Barts' beautiful haute couture? Not so much.

Pack a picnic You won't find cafe culture here (too expensive), but you will find picnicking is all the rage. Upon arrival, you should swing by the Marché U grocery store that's close to the airport to stock up on American and European food favorites. Or, consider stopping by a bakery, such as the popular La Petite Colombe, for breakfast pastries and to-go sandwiches.

Culture & Customs

Prior to Christopher Columbus making landfall on St. Barts in 1493, it's believed that St. Barts was inhabited by Eastern Caribbean Arawak Indians. They called the island "Ouanalao." Upon his arrival, Columbus named the island "Saint Barthélemy" in honor of his younger brother, Bartholomew. Several of the island's ritziest hotels nod to the explorer's influence in either their names (such as Hotel Christopher ) or their accommodations (such as the  Eden Rock - St Barths , which offers a sprawling, 2,200-square-foot room called the Christopher Columbus Signature Suite).

During the centuries that followed Columbus' arrival, the island was controlled by both Swedish and British rulers before becoming a French overseas collectivity (the equivalent of statehood from France) in 1946. Cultural and architectural influences from these periods can be found throughout the island. Fast-forward to the last two decades: The population has grown to nearly 10,000 residents and the island is now known as a popular luxury getaway, especially for honeymooners .

Many visitors to St. Barts don't stray from their luxurious resorts, but there are many villages for curious travelers to explore. Since the island is still a French territory, the euro is the most widely accepted form of payment. To view the most up-to-date exchange rate, check here before you go. French is the official language of the island, but most residents speak English, too. Most local restaurants will include a 15% service charge on your check, but it's still common to leave an additional 10% tip for attentive service. To do so, leave the tip on the table and not as an extra charge on your credit card.

What to Eat

Some of the best restaurants on St. Barts are found at the upscale hotels or resorts scattered across the island. St. Barts' brand of Caribbean cuisine blends Creole flavors, exotic local fruits and fresh seafood with traditional French cooking techniques (and lots of French chefs).Venture to different resorts along the coast, from Sand Bar at Eden Rock (the No.1 Best Hotel in St. Barts ) to Le Toiny Restaurant at Hotel Le Toiny , for a luxurious dining experience in an open-air setting.

For a more local, but no less lavish, meal, try  Tamarin (built around a more than 100-year-old tamarind tree) near Grand Saline Beach or Nikki Beach for its popular brunch. If you're in search of some bargain eats, try Le Select or L'Entracte in Gustavia . 

Entry & Exit Requirements

U.S. citizens will need a passport that is valid for at least six months beyond the departure date to enter the French West Indies; a visa is not required unless you plan to stay more than 90 days. One blank page is required for entry. Visit the U.S. State Department's website for the latest information on foreign entry and exit requirements.

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Formalities

Entry formalities in st barth.

For all visitors, formalities in St Barts require a valid passport. And, depending on the country of origin, a  French visa valid for France except CTOM  or  DFA  (French departments of America) with the mention COLLECTIVITE TERRITORIALE DE SAINT BARTHELEMY ET SAINT MARTIN must be issued by the French Embassy before departure.

For American and Canadian citizens, you must have a valid passport, obligatorily accompanied by a return or continuation of travel ticket, it is not necessary to have a visa if the stay is shorter or equal to 30 days. On the other hand, the passport must imperatively have a period of validity greater than 6 months at the time of entry into our territory.

TRAFFIC REGIME FOR FOREIGNERS ON FRENCH TERRITORY (PDF)

Cruise ships: All passengers can get ashore For foreigners requiring a visa, the carrier sends by email, the passport scan

In all other cases:

Residence permit valid in France or in the  Schengen area  (including Switzerland);

– Visa France except CTOM: YES – DFA Visa: YES

General framework because there are specific cases which require a more detailed analysis of the regulations in progress.

Normal shengen visa: NO because Saint-Barthélémy is not part of the SHENGEN area.

For more information:  [email protected]

FORMALITIES IN ST BARTS : ENTRY SHEET

In order to increase our knowledge of visitor flows and develop our promotional actions, any traveler or parent responsible for a passenger arriving in the Territory of the Collectivity of Saint Barthélemy is invited to complete the downloadable entry form by clicking on the tab above or by going to our document download area.