Travel from New Zealand to Sint Maarten is conditional — see requirements below
This is the generic answer for any New Zealand citizen. Not legal or medical advice — verify with your airline and destination authorities before travel.
New Zealand passport holders can travel to Sint Maarten without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
Generic country-level guidance for Sint Maarten. Verify against the official source before you travel.
This page covers a direct flight to Sint Maarten. If your route connects through a third country, that country may require its own transit visa — sometimes even for a short airside layover. Transit rules depend on your specific routing, so check the country you connect through separately, or analyse your full itinerary.
No visa required for entry to Sint Maarten. Stays of up to 90 days are permitted under the visa-waiver agreement.
You're travelling to Sint Maarten (SX). Your home cellular plan may or may not include data abroad — check your carrier's international options before you fly. An eSIM is a low-commitment alternative if your plan doesn't cover the destination or charges high roaming rates.
Declare NZD 10,000 or equivalent when entering or leaving New Zealand (NZ). Form: Border cash report. Declare NZD$10,000+ on entry or exit
Sint Maarten (SX) requires every traveller to submit the Sint Maarten Entry Form for entry — best done a few days before departure rather than in the airport queue. Without it, expect to be pulled aside at the border or denied boarding. Apply at: https://www.entry.sx
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Sign in (free) to personalize →Typical September conditions at SXM (Sint Maarten (SX)): mild. Typical lows around 24°C, highs around 31°C, moderate rainfall (~130mm for the month).