Cruise
Travel agency and TO
Press
MICE

27°C

Getting to Martinique from Your City

Where are you coming from?

Martinique is a true gift of nature. Belonging to the Lesser Antilles or Windward Islands, it has the Caribbean Sea on one side and the Atlantic Ocean on the other.

Measuring 80 kilometers long from north to south and 39 kilometers wide at the widest point, it boasts a spectacular variety of natural scenery that is absolutely every traveler’s dream.

Getting to Martinique is very simple by air from Europe, Canada, the US and the Caribbean. It is also possible to come by sea to Martinique from other Caribbean islands.

Entry and Exit Requirements

Arriving from Mainland France

Travelers arriving from mainland France are only required to present a national identity card.

However, if your flight requires you to transit through another country, you will need to have a valid passport.

Arriving from the Rest of the World

Outside of France and the Overseas Territories, Martinique’s entry requirements for visitors arriving for a short-term stay (not exceeding three months) are as follows:

Residents of the European Union, the European Economic Area (EEA), Andorra, Monaco and Switzerland require an identity card.
Martinique is not part of the Schengen area, therefore holders of a Schengen visa must obtain the DOM Visa Extension for overseas departments.
US and Canadian citizens can enter Martinique without a visa, for stays of up to three months, as long as they have a valid passport.
For our dear neighbors from Saint Lucia and Dominica, a visa is required for those wishing to stay in Martinique for more than 15 days.
For all arrivals from the following destinations, a valid passport is sufficient: Argentina, Australia, Bulgaria, Brunei, Canada, Chile, Costa Rica, Croatia, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Japan, Malta, Mexico, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, San Marino, South Korea, Singapore, Uruguay, United States, Vatican City, Venezuela.

If your country of departure is not on this list, you will require a visa to enter Martinique.

Another important thing to know: You must be in possession of a return ticket upon arrival and be able to show proof of this at the airport.

COVID rules

The rules previously applying to travelers to France no longer apply as of August 1, 2022. You therefore have no COVID-19 related formalities to worry about.

Vaccinations

There are no compulsory vaccinations for entering Martinique. However, several are recommended:

Hepatitis A: One injection two weeks before departure, from the age of one for children.
Yellow fever: This may be required for travelers arriving from countries where the disease is present (i.e. South America – Guyana, Venezuela, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Argentina, Paraguay, Bolivia and Peru – and Sub-Saharan Africa). Yellow fever vaccination is not mandatory for travelers arriving from Europe or the United States.

Aquatic Activities in Martinique

Marine biodiversity is fragile and requires the utmost vigilance from all.

Keep these few rules in mind to avoid disturbing this invaluable and rich ecosystem:

Rules for whale and dolphin watching: When observing dolphins and whales (including sperm whales), it is not permitted to approach within a 300 meter radius of the animal.
Rules for observing sea turtles: Sea turtles are protected and an intrusive presence of swimmers and divers could affect their health or cause them to abandon their territory. It is therefore preferable to observe them calmly at the surface and not touch them or follow them. If you encounter a wounded, dead or beached turtle, please contact Réseau Tortues Marines on +596 696 234 235.

Fishing Zones :

Fishing is prohibited in the three following areas:
The cantonment of Ilet Ramier (common to the municipalities of Anses-d’Arlet and Les Trois Ilets)
The cantonment of Baie du Trésor (municipality of La Trinité)
The cantonment of Case-Pilote

NB: The capture of marine animals and the harvesting of any living or dead marine organisms from the animal or plant world is strictly prohibited.

tortue_1

Hiking in Martinique

In Martinique, you will definitely be amazed by the hiking opportunities.

Our island enjoys a very rich ecosystem with hugely diverse scenery that you can discover along 180 kilometers of marked trails.

Before setting out on an adventurous trip, we have a few bits of advice:

No matter how strong the call of adventure, never set out hiking alone.
Make sure to hydrate yourself properly. Every hiker should have their own water bottle and carry enough water to drink.
The sun is unforgiving in Martinique. Your adventure gear should include a sun hat, a long-sleeved top, sunscreen and sunglasses.
After heavy rains, hiking on some paths is unadvised. For safety, check before setting off.
Taking IGN maps and hiking guides with you is essential. Remember to always have paper versions in your rucksack, in case you are out of battery on your phone.