Saint Barth
10:58 pm, Nov 12, 2024
temperature icon 27°C
scattered clouds
Pressure 1012 mb
Wind 5 mph
Sunrise Sunrise: 6:15 am
Sunset Sunset: 5:35 pm

Currency

EUR
As a French overseas territory, Saint Barth uses the euro (€) as its currency, just like most countries in the European Union, making payments straightforward within the Eurozone.

Voltage

220V
In Saint Barth, the standard voltage for electricity is 230 volts at 50 hertz (Hz), which is consistent with most European countries.

Water

Good
The water quality in Saint Barthélemy is generally safe for drinking, as it is treated and monitored under French standards.

Dialing

+590
To call a phone number in St Barth internationally, use the country dialing code +590 in place of the initial zero.

Arrival by boat Entry formalities

Clearance formalities for entry and exit from the islands of the French Antilles is now mandatory for all pleasure boat, for personal or professional use, arriving or departing by sea

Clearance

The procedure is free and can be done online here, or in person at one of the approved points. This electronic procedure is very convenient, but most other countries will request a printed and stamped EXIT clearance document. So you will need to print your EXIT clearance in order to get it stamped in one of the approved points listed in the above document, it can be a local shop or marina. This approved points of clearance also provide public computer where you can fill and print your document for 3 to 5€.

Visa & Immigration

Official website for visas to France

Other ressources

Noonsite.com maintains an updated worldwide database of formalities for pleasure crafts. Click here for more details.

A brief maritime history of Saint Barthélemy

Originally inhabited by the Indigenous Arawak people, who were skilled at navigating the Caribbean’s waters, the island was first mapped by Columbus in 1493. He named it after his brother Bartolomeo, but the Spanish found little of interest here.

In the 17th century, the French began to settle on St. Barth, though the island remained a quiet outpost. Then, in 1784, a surprising twist came when France sold it to Sweden in exchange for trade privileges in Gothenburg. In 1878, Sweden sold the island back to France. but this Swedish influence remains visible today, particularly in the capital, Gustavia, named after the Swedish king. The town’s red-roofed buildings and street names reflect this heritage, creating a charming European ambiance in the heart of the Caribbean.

The island’s transformation into a high-end destination began in the mid-20th century when the Rockefellers fell in love with its unspoiled beauty.

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