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Martinique: visa and passport requirements

Passport required Return ticket required Visa required
Australian Yes Yes No
British Yes Yes No
Canadian Yes Yes No
Other EU No Yes/1 No
USA No Yes No
Passports: 

A passport valid for duration of stay in Martinique is required by all nationals referred to in the chart above, except nationals of Australia, Canada and the USA whose passport must be valid for three months following departure.

Note: Nationals of France (1) do not require a return or onward ticket.

Visas: 

Visas are not required by all nationals referred to in the chart above for stays in Martinique for up to three months.

Visa note: 

(a) Nationals of the EU do not need a long stay visa (for trips exceeding three months);

(b) nationals of Canada, Cyprus, Malta and the USA should apply for a visa if they are to receive a salary, even if their trip is a short stay;

(c) US nationals need a visa if they are crew members, or journalists on assignments, or students enrolled at schools and universities in any of the French Overseas Departments;

(d) all nationals referred to in the chart above except nationals of France are required to possess sufficient funds or a lodging certificate for the duration of their stay.

Note: Nationals not referred to in the chart are advised to contact the embassy to check entry requirements for Martinique.

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