China → Saint Barthélemy
Short-stay visa coverage is normally up to 90 days; admission is still decided at the border.
A bare ordinary mainland China passport is not listed as visa-exempt for Saint Barthélemy/Saint Martin. Apply before travel for a specific short-stay visa for the relevant French overseas territory. Passport must be valid at least 3 months after planned departure, have 2 blank pages, and have been issued within the last 10 years.
Based on passport-specific data. · as of 2026-06-18
Official source ↗Documents that change the outcome
- Visa-free· schengen_visa · 90 days
Applies only to a valid long-stay type D visa, or equivalent residence permit, issued by France or by a Schengen state fully applying the Schengen acquis; an ordinary short-stay Schengen type C visa alone is not sourced as a Saint Barthélemy waiver. Stay is up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
source ↗ - Visa-free· us_green_card · 1 day
Applies only to cruise-ship passengers entering during a port call in Saint Barthélemy or French Saint Martin for no more than 24 hours, holding a valid U.S. residence permit authorizing readmission to the United States. This is not a general waiver for ordinary air or non-cruise arrivals.
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Documents & how to apply
- Online visa application form, CERFA form and receipt — France-Visas states eligible applicants complete the online application and attend with the required documents, CERFA and receipt.
- Travel document/passport, original and copy — Must be in good condition, issued less than 10 years ago, have at least two blank pages, and be valid for at least three months after planned departure.
- Two recent ID photos — Must meet ISO/IEC format.
- Supporting documents, originals and copies, according to situation and travel plan — France-Visas states the exact list is generated by the visa wizard based on residence, nationality and purpose.
- Proof of sufficient financial resources — For tourist/private visits, France-Visas says resources for the stay and return are checked, such as cash, travellers' cheques and international bank cards.
- Business invitation, summons or request letter · optional — For business travel; it should describe the activity, purpose, duration and location of the meeting, seminar or conference.
- Trade fair or conference admission card · optional — Listed by France-Visas as a business supporting-document example if no invitation/summons/request letter is available.
- Commitment by inviting organisation or company to cover costs · optional — Listed by France-Visas as an alternative business supporting-document example.
⏱ For complete short-stay visa files lodged in China, after transfer to the embassy/consulate the indicative processing time is in principle 24 or 48 working hours; it may vary if checks or additional documents are needed. 📍 Apply online through France-Visas, then book and lodge the file through TLScontact visa centres in China; decisions are made by the French Embassy in Beijing and Consulates General in Guangzhou, Chengdu and Shanghai.
Saint Barthélemy is a non-European French territory; France-Visas states a Schengen visa does not allow entry and a special short-stay visa for the overseas territory is required.
Requirements vary by consulate — verify with the official source. official ↗
Common questions
No, not under the official rules found. For China, the French regulation lists exemptions for a multiple-entry visa issued by a French consular authority with validity between 6 months and 5 years, or a qualifying cruise stop of up to 24 hours; a U.S. visa is not listed as a general entry waiver.
It depends on the visa type. The official page states Overseas France is not in the Schengen Area and a Schengen short-stay visa is not the overseas visa; however, a valid French or Schengen-state long-stay type D visa or residence permit gives a short-stay waiver.
Only a narrow cruise case is listed in the official regulation: a cruise passenger going ashore during a port call for no more than 24 hours, holding a valid U.S. residence permit authorizing readmission. No general U.S. green-card waiver was found for ordinary air or non-cruise travel.
No visa is required; the French regulation lists U.S. passport holders as visa-exempt for short stays. Saint Barthélemy is Overseas France, outside the Schengen Area; no official ETIAS requirement for this destination was found.
Verify with official sources
Visa policy changes without notice and this page is reference information that may contain errors. Before travel, verify via the official sources below or contact the destination country's embassy / consulate / immigration authority directly; final admission is at the destination government's discretion.