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Simple and quick Sint Maarten ED Card application. Skip the queues on arrival with iVisa.
Sint Maarten ED Card requirements
All travelers must obtain a Sint Maarten ED Card (Electronic Embarkation-Disembarkation Card) before entering Sint Maarten by air for tourism, visiting family and friends, or business. It's a mandatory digital requirement for all foreign nationals, regardless of visa status.
Required documents for the Sint Maarten ED Card
Requirements verified against official government sources
- A valid passport (must be valid for at least six months from arrival)
- A valid email address
- Travel details (including flight number and arrival/departure dates)
- Accommodation information (confirmed hotel or local address)
Requirements may vary depending on nationality.
Sint Maarten ED Card pricing and validity
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- Who it's for
- Every traveler arriving in or departing Sint Maarten, whatever their nationality and whatever their visa status. Residents and crew are covered too. Same-day cruise visitors are the one exemption.
- What it covers
- It fulfills the mandatory embarkation and disembarkation registration under the Admission Decree, for any purpose of travel: tourism, business, visiting family, transit or crew duty. It is not a visa and grants no right of entry.
- Transit and minors
- Passengers transferring through Princess Juliana International Airport must file one. So must every child, including infants, though a parent or guardian can complete it for them, and a group flow lets one person file for a whole family in a single submission.
- Delivery format
- A digital registration confirmation, retrievable on the government portal by reference ID. Nothing is stamped in your passport.
- Good to know
- It is filed per trip, so a new form goes in for each journey, and there is no extension. All answers must be given in English, and you will need your accommodation address, flight details and an emergency contact.
- Validity
- Valid for 30 days
- Entry
- Single entry
- Length of stay
- Stay up to 30 days per entry
- Processing time
- Get it in as fast as 15 minutes
How to apply for your Sint Maarten ED Card
Three simple steps — iVisa prepares, reviews, and files your Sint Maarten ED Card for you.
Complete the application
Answer a few simple questions and upload your documents, choose your processing speed, and pay securely. Most travelers finish in minutes.
We review and submit your application
Our experts check your application for the errors that cause government rejections, fix them with you, then submit it directly to the Sint Maarten government on your behalf.
Receive your Sint Maarten ED Card
Once approved, your Sint Maarten ED Card arrives by email — ready to travel, with clear instructions on how to use it.
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That they were very helpful and made the process easy and fast.
The experience was very easy but I thought the visa documents would say our name and the approval. The document only shows the requirements for travel to Sint Maarten. Hopefully that is all we will need and this was my first time ever applying for a visa. The ex was very good and the service was excellent.
It was easy and fast to fill the form. ED card arrived in time
I was surprised that I need this. Should have been better advertised
Was easy to utilize hopefully it will work with my travel. First time user.
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Sint Maarten visa FAQs
Quick answers to the most common questions about the Sint Maarten ED Card.
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Do I need a Sint Maarten ED Card if I already have a visa?
Yes. The ED Card is mandatory for every traveler entering or departing Sint Maarten by air, regardless of whether you hold a visa or are visa-exempt.
When should I complete the Sint Maarten ED Card?
You can complete the digital ED Card starting 7 days before your arrival. We recommend submitting it at least 24 hours before your flight to avoid any last-minute issues at check-in.
Do children and infants need an ED Card?
Yes. Every traveler, including infants and children, must have an individual ED Card.
How will I receive my ED Card confirmation?
Once submitted and processed, you'll receive a confirmation email containing a QR code. You should save a digital copy on your mobile device as well as print it out.
Do I need the Sint Maarten ED Card if I'm just transiting?
Yes. All passengers transferring through Princess Juliana International Airport must complete the ED Card.
What are the most common reasons a Sint Maarten ED Card application is denied?
Most issues arise from typos in the passport number or providing an incomplete accommodation address.
iVisa vs. the official Sint Maarten process
Why travelers choose iVisa
On your own
- The official portal is offered in a handful of languages, but every answer on the form itself has to be written in English.
- Government support runs through a single email address, and the FAQ section the site advertises is not actually reachable.
- Mistyped passport numbers and incomplete accommodation addresses are the usual reasons a registration causes trouble at check-in.
- The form opens only a short window before your flight and has to be done before airline check-in, and the portal leaves that timing to you.
- Each traveler needs an individual form, and you track each one yourself.
- We take your details in your own language and file the English form correctly on your behalf.
- You can reach our support team when a question comes up, before the form is submitted rather than after.
- We validate your details before submission, so those two common errors get caught early.
- We manage the filing window and deliver your confirmation ready for the airline counter.
- One purchase covers everyone traveling together, alongside any other documents the trip needs.
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