Sint Maarten Travel Risk Level

Level 2 — Exercise Increased Caution

Sint Maarten is an overseas territory of Netherlands. No government has published a separate travel advisory for Sint Maarten, so the US State Department, UK FCDO and other advisories below are issued for Netherlands as a whole and may not reflect local conditions. Health alerts are filtered to Sint Maarten's own WHO region.

Sint Maarten faces a moderate risk from terrorism and petty crime, with the US State Department issuing a Level 2 advisory. Exercise increased caution in the Netherlands due to terrorism.

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Government travel advisories

The headline risk level reflects the US State Department and UK FCDO advisories. France Diplomatie and Germany's Auswärtiges Amt apply more conservative criteria and are shown below for additional context.

US State Department

Level 2 · whole-country level

Exercise increased caution in the Netherlands due to terrorism . Terrorist groups continue plotting possible attacks in the Netherlands. Terrorists may attack with little or no warning. Possible targets include: Tourist locations Transportation hubs and airports Markets and shopping malls Local government facilities Hotels, clubs, and restaurants Places of worship Parks Major sporting and cultural events Educational institutions Other public areas Visit the U.S. Department of State's country reports on terrorism to learn more. Petty crime, including pickpocketing, purse snatching, and passport theft, is common in tourist areas. Criminals target tourists in popular locations. Most crimes against foreigners are crimes of opportunity. Tourists should be aware of overcharging and scams. Stay aware of your surroundings. Review our Travel Guidance for the Netherlands to learn how to prepare for a safe trip.

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UK FCDO

See our travel advice before travelling · whole-country level

Check separate travel advice pages for advice on travel to the constituent countries and special municipalities in the Dutch Caribbean. Before you travel No travel can be guaranteed safe. Read all the advice in this guide. You may also find it helpful to: see general advice for women travellers read our guide on disability and travel abroad see general advice for LGBT+ travellers read about safety for solo and independent travel see advice on volunteering and adventure travel abroad Travel insurance If you choose to travel, research your destinations and get appropriate travel insurance . Insurance should cover your itinerary, planned activities and expenses in an emergency. About FCDO travel advice The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office ( FCDO ) provides advice about risks of travel to help you make informed decisions. Find out more about FCDO travel advice . Get travel advice updates Sign up to get email notifications when this travel advice is updated. Follow FCDO : travel advice on X travel advice on Facebook Travel Aware on Instagram

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France Diplomatie

Normal vigilance · whole-country level

France Diplomatie : vigilance normale (vert).

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Germany Auswärtiges Amt

Travel advice (Reisehinweise) · whole-country level

Auswärtiges Amt: Reise- und Sicherheitshinweise (general travel and security advice); no travel warning in effect.

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Active disaster alerts (GDACS)

No active GDACS disaster events for Sint Maarten at this time.

Health alerts (WHO)

No active WHO health alerts for Sint Maarten at this time.

Global & regional health alerts (WHO)

Cross-border outbreaks and pandemic-scale alerts that affect travellers regardless of destination.

Global · Mpox

Broader transmission of mpox due to clade Ib MPXV – Global situation

2025-12-05T19:00:00Z

Global

Seasonal influenza - Global situation

2025-12-10T19:00:00Z

Global

Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus - Global update

2025-12-24T05:38:07Z

Global · Mpox

Mpox: recombinant virus with genomic elements of clades Ib and IIb – Global situation

2026-02-14T19:00:00Z

Global · Hantavirus

Hantavirus outbreak linked to cruise ship travel, Multi-locations

2026-05-28T18:00:00Z

Frequently asked questions

Is it safe to travel to Sint Maarten?

Sint Maarten is currently assessed at Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution) based on the US State Department and UK FCDO advisories. Exercise increased caution in the Netherlands due to terrorism.

What is the current US State Department travel advisory for Sint Maarten?

The US State Department currently rates Sint Maarten at Level 2 — Exercise Increased Caution — for the country as a whole. Exercise increased caution in the Netherlands due to terrorism.

What is the current UK FCDO advice for Sint Maarten?

The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office currently advises: "See our travel advice before travelling" for Sint Maarten as a whole. Check separate travel advice pages for advice on travel to the constituent countries and special municipalities in the Dutch Caribbean.

What is the current France Diplomatie advice for Sint Maarten?

France Diplomatie currently advises "Normal vigilance" for Sint Maarten as a whole. France Diplomatie: vigilance normale (vert).

What is the current Germany Auswärtiges Amt advice for Sint Maarten?

Germany's Auswärtiges Amt currently advises "Travel advice (Reisehinweise)" for Sint Maarten as a whole. Auswärtiges Amt: Reise- und Sicherheitshinweise (general travel and security advice); no travel warning in effect.