Passport and visa regulations

Nationalities

	Passport required	visa required	Return ticket required
Germany	1	no	3
Austria	Yes	no	3
Switzerland	Yes	no	3
Turkey	Yes	2	Yes
EU countries	1	no	3

ID cards/identity cards

[1] et al. Germans, Austrians and Swiss can enter for stays of up to 90 days within a period of 180 days with an identity card that is still valid for at least 6 months. However, if the arrival and departure takes place via third countries, a passport is required. Note: some airlines require a passport when boarding.

Passport information

Generally required, must still be valid for at least 6 months upon entry. If a visa is required, it must be valid for at least 15 months beyond the visa, have been issued within the last 10 years and have at least two blank pages. If there is no visa requirement, the passport must be valid during the stay.

Note on the passport

The entry regulations can change at short notice, you should inquire about the current regulations before you start your journey. Information can be obtained from the French representations.

Visa information

Generally required, excluding citizens of the following countries listed in the table above for stays of up to 90 days within any 180 day period: (a) EU countries and Switzerland.(b) [2] Turkish nationals holding a valid Possess a residence permit or a long-term visa (D) for a Schengen country. The passport must have been issued within the last 10 years. Rules for cruise ship passengers: Travelers who otherwise require a visa do not need an overseas visa as cruise ship passengers for Martinique if they hold a valid Schengen visa issued by France or hold a residence permit issued by an EU country.

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Documents required upon entry

(a) Return or Onward Ticket. (b) Sufficient Funds. (c) Passport that is valid for at least 6 months upon entry. [3] EU citizens and Swiss nationals do not need a return or onward travel ticket for direct entry.

Extension of stay

EU citizens and Swiss citizens, among others, do not need a visa for stays longer than 90 days.

Entry with children

Minors under the age of 15 who are not traveling with their legal guardians require an officially certified declaration of consent from their legal guardians. Since June 27, 2012, children need their own travel document (passport / children’s passport) for trips abroad (also within the EU). Entries of children in the parental passport are no longer possible.

Entry with pets

The same regulations as for France apply, except that dogs and cats under 3 months old are not allowed to enter Martinique.