St. Maarten announces new digital entry form

The St. Maarten Tourism Bureau has announced the launch of a new Digital Embarkation/Disembarkation (ED) Form.

The website entry.sx is now live and will serve as a resource for passengers entering the destination. 

“We do ask every visitor to fill out the entry form starting October 8th, before check-in for their flight in order to expedite their arrival and for the system to reach 100 per cent success rate as quickly as possible” said May- Ling Chun, St. Maarten’s director of tourism, in a press release

The ED form must be completed online before checking in for a flight, the tourism authority sats.

The form is in compliance with the National Ordinance and is aimed at improving border security and enhancing the overall visitor experience.

A new arrivals hall at Princess Juliana International Airport is also scheduled to open on October 15, 2024.

Proof required

Who Needs to Fill Out the Form? All travellers, including visitors, residents, transfer passengers, cruise line crew, and overnighting crew, must complete the ED form. This applies to citizens of both the Dutch side (Sint Maarten) and the French side (Saint Martin).

Filling Out the Form: Travellers are encouraged to fill out the form up to seven days before travel, but it must be completed at least before check-in. The form is accessible online and should be completed individually for each traveler, including children. Once filled out confirmation is sent via your email that you provided in the form. (Please check also your junk mail).

Group and Family Submissions: While one person can fill out the form for the entire family or group, each traveller must have an individual form or be listed under group registration. Proof of the completed form will be required at immigration.

Access and Updates: Travellers can update their form if there are any changes to their flight schedule or accommodation. If the form is denied, it can be re-submitted for review.

Travellers need to show proof that the form has been completed. “Airlines will require this proof at check-in,” says the tourism board,

By moving to a fully digital system, St. Maarten is aligning with modern travel requirements, “providing visitors and citizens with a streamlined, efficient process,” says the tourism board,.

How to Complete the ED Form

• Visit www.entry.sx to access the online ED form.
• Fill out the form and submit it at least before checking in for your flight.
• You can also update your submitted form if your travel plans change.

The new arrivals hall at Princess Juliana airport, meanwhile, will mark the end of a temporary arrival facility tent, which served passengers during the airport’s reconstruction period.

The new arrivals hall will feature improved baggage handling for faster and more efficient luggage retrieval, streamlined immigration and customs processes to minimize wait times, and enhanced passenger facilities, providing a more comfortable and seamless arrival experience. 

Don't miss a single travel story: subscribe to PAX today!  Click here to follow PAX on Facebook.

,