China → Saint Martin (French part)
Short-stay rules are up to 90 days in any 180-day period; a bare ordinary PRC passport is not listed for visa exemption for Saint Barthélemy and Saint Martin.
Passport must be a valid travel document recognized by France, valid at least 3 months after planned departure, with at least 2 blank pages, and issued less than 10 years ago. A valid visa is required unless a separate waiver applies.
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 where the held document is a valid long-stay visa or residence permit issued by France or by a Schengen state fully applying the Schengen acquis; French rules do not list an ordinary Schengen short-stay C visa as a Saint Martin visa waiver.
source ↗ - Visa-free· us_green_card · 1 day
Applies only to cruise-ship passengers entering and staying in Saint Martin or Saint Barthélemy for a call not exceeding 24 hours, while holding a valid U.S. residence permit authorizing readmission to the United States. This waiver was not sourced for ordinary air or non-cruise tourist entry.
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Documents & how to apply
- Visa application form, CERFA form and receipt — Complete the online application on France-Visas; bring the required documents, CERFA and receipt to the appointment.
- 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 the planned departure date.
- 2 recent ID photographs — Must meet ISO/IEC format.
- Supporting documents, originals and copies, depending on situation and travel plan — France-Visas states the detailed list is generated by the visa wizard according to nationality, residence country and purpose of travel.
- Proof of sufficient financial resources for the stay and return — The official tourist/private visit page refers to sufficient resources such as cash, travellers’ cheques and international bank cards.
- Proof of business purpose · optional — For business travel, official examples include a request letter, summons or invitation from the correspondent in France describing the activity, purpose, duration and location; admission cards to trade fairs/conferences; or a commitment by the inviting organisation/company to cover costs.
- Document translations · optional — Documents in languages other than French or English may be required to be translated into French.
⏱ Generally 15 days; may be extended up to 45 days in particular cases. 💳 60 EUR (government fee) 📍 Start the application online on France-Visas, then book and attend an appointment at the visa application centre or consulate to submit documents, provide biometrics and pay the fee; the consular services process and decide the application.
Apply for the short-stay visa valid for the French non-European territory; a Schengen visa alone does not allow entry to Saint Martin. Short-stay applications should generally be submitted between 6 months and 2 weeks before departure.
Requirements vary by consulate — verify with the official source. official ↗
Common questions
No visa-free outcome can be sourced from the French official rule for a U.S. visa alone. The French rule lists China-related waivers for an ordinary passport bearing a multiple-entry visa issued by a French consular authority with validity between 6 months and 5 years, or for cruise passengers on a call not exceeding 24 hours; it does not list a U.S. visa as an ordinary-entry waiver.
Not on the basis of an ordinary Schengen short-stay visa. The French rule for Saint Martin/Saint Barthélemy lists a valid long-stay visa or residence permit issued by France or a Schengen state fully applying the Schengen acquis; cross-check material also states that Schengen short-stay visas are generally not valid for Overseas France.
No. French rules list holders of Hong Kong Special Administrative Region passports of the People's Republic of China as visa-exempt, with short stays capped at 90 days in any 180-day period.
Yes, if the passport includes an identity-card number, for up to 90 days in any 180-day period. French rules limit the Taiwan passport waiver to passports that include an identity-card number.
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.