Travel from South Africa to Martinique is conditional — see requirements below
This is the generic answer for any South Africa citizen. Not legal or medical advice — verify with your airline and destination authorities before travel.
Confirm visa requirements for South Africa passport holders travelling to Martinique with Martinique's official immigration authority.
Generic country-level guidance for Martinique. Verify against the official source before you travel.
This page covers a direct flight to Martinique. 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.
You're travelling to Martinique (MQ). 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 ZAR 25,000 or equivalent when entering or leaving South Africa (ZA). Form: SARS declaration. Max ZAR 25,000 cash; foreign currency unlimited but must declare
Your itinerary touches South Africa (ZA), where malaria transmission occurs. Transmission is often region-limited within a country (e.g. coastal vs highland zones) and varies by season. Discuss prophylaxis with a travel medicine clinician — the right antimalarial depends on the specific region, your medical history, and any medications you take.
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Sign in (free) to personalize →Typical September conditions at FDF (Martinique (MQ)): wet. Typical lows around 24°C, highs around 30°C, frequent rainfall (~210mm for the month). Expect frequent rainfall this month (~210mm typical). Pack a compact rain shell and a small umbrella.
Your South Africa (ZA) passport requires a traditional visa for Martinique. Traditional visas typically require a consulate appointment, paperwork, fees, and a multi-day to multi-week wait. Confirm requirements directly with the destination's consular site before booking. Source: Wikipedia visa matrix, synced 2026-06-21T10:11:55.888854+00:00.