Saint Martin is a Caribbean island divided between two countries: the northern part (Saint-Martin) belongs to France as a French overseas collectivity, while the southern part (Sint Maarten) is a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands. Residents on both sides hold different passports.
What Passport Do Saint Martin Residents Hold?
French side (Saint-Martin): Residents who are French citizens hold French passports issued by the French Republic. They are treated as French passport holders for Tanzania visa purposes.
Dutch side (Sint Maarten): Residents may hold Dutch or Sint Maarten passports (see the separate Sint Maarten article). Sint Maarten passport holders are Dutch nationals and are treated as Dutch passport holders for Tanzania travel.
Tanzania e-Visa Requirements
For French Saint-Martin residents (French passport):
- Apply at eservices.immigration.go.tz using French passport details
- Cost: USD 50 single entry / USD 100 multiple entry
- Processing: 2-3 business days
- Stay permitted: up to 90 days per visit
Required documents:
- Valid French passport (6 months validity minimum, 2 blank pages)
- Digital passport photo (white background, JPEG)
- Return/onward flight ticket
- Proof of accommodation
- Proof of sufficient funds (minimum USD 500)
Step-by-Step Application (French Passport)
- Visit eservices.immigration.go.tz
- Create an account with your email address
- Select "Tourist e-Visa" and France as your nationality
- Enter your French passport details
- Upload required documents
- Pay USD 50 via credit/debit card
- Submit and await approval (2-3 business days)
- Download and print your e-Visa
- Present at Tanzania port of entry with your passport
Frequently Asked Questions
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