Practical Ways to Travel, Stay and Explore Together
Bringing your dog to Sint Maarten or Saint-Martin is possible, but it requires more preparation than an ordinary island holiday. The island is shared by two jurisdictions, and the entry requirements, beach rules and service-dog protections are not identical on both sides.
The most important question is where you enter the island. Visitors landing at Princess Juliana International Airport enter through Dutch Sint Maarten, even when their hotel is on French Saint-Martin. Travelers arriving directly through Grand Case–L’Espérance Airport enter the French side and must comply with the applicable French and European requirements.
With the correct documents, suitable accommodation and some advance planning, dogs can enjoy beachfront stays, outdoor dining and walks in several of the island’s developed areas.
Bringing your dog to Sint Maarten or Saint-Martin is possible, but it requires more preparation than an ordinary island holiday. The island is shared by two jurisdictions, and the entry requirements, beach rules and service-dog protections are not identical on both sides.
The most important question is where you enter the island. Visitors landing at Princess Juliana International Airport enter through Dutch Sint Maarten, even when their hotel is on French Saint-Martin. Travelers arriving directly through Grand Case–L’Espérance Airport enter the French side and must comply with the applicable French and European requirements.
With the correct documents, suitable accommodation and some advance planning, dogs can enjoy beachfront stays, outdoor dining and walks in several of the island’s developed areas.
Entering Through Princess Juliana International Airport – SXM
Anyone arriving with a dog through Princess Juliana International Airport must obtain a Sint Maarten Animal Movement Permit before travelling. This also applies when the final accommodation is on French Saint-Martin, because passengers landing at SXM first enter the jurisdiction of Dutch Sint Maarten.
The application is free. It should be submitted no later than five business days before the animal’s arrival. A complete application can sometimes be processed more quickly, but late applications are not guaranteed to receive a decision before the intended travel date. Up to three animals can be included in one application.
The main documents normally required are:
- A digital passport copy for the person accompanying the animal
- The airline itinerary or other travel document
- An international veterinary health certificate
- Proof of a current rabies vaccination
- Additional documents when required for the animal’s circumstances
All documents must be readable, in English or accompanied by an English translation, and uploaded as PDF files smaller than 5 MB. The health certificate may need the signature and stamp or seal of the official veterinary authority in the country of departure.
An EU pet passport does not replace the veterinary health certificate required by Sint Maarten. It may be used as evidence of the dog’s microchip details, description and current rabies vaccination, but the separate health certificate must still be submitted.
Dogs, cats and ferrets under 15 weeks old are not permitted to enter. Service dogs and emotional-support animals must also obtain the Animal Movement Permit and comply with the same animal-health conditions.
Anyone arriving with a dog through Princess Juliana International Airport must obtain a Sint Maarten Animal Movement Permit before travelling. This also applies when the final accommodation is on French Saint-Martin, because passengers landing at SXM first enter the jurisdiction of Dutch Sint Maarten.
The application is free. It should be submitted no later than five business days before the animal’s arrival. A complete application can sometimes be processed more quickly, but late applications are not guaranteed to receive a decision before the intended travel date. Up to three animals can be included in one application.
The main documents normally required are:
- A digital passport copy for the person accompanying the animal
- The airline itinerary or other travel document
- An international veterinary health certificate
- Proof of a current rabies vaccination
- Additional documents when required for the animal’s circumstances
All documents must be readable, in English or accompanied by an English translation, and uploaded as PDF files smaller than 5 MB. The health certificate may need the signature and stamp or seal of the official veterinary authority in the country of departure.
An EU pet passport does not replace the veterinary health certificate required by Sint Maarten. It may be used as evidence of the dog’s microchip details, description and current rabies vaccination, but the separate health certificate must still be submitted.
Dogs, cats and ferrets under 15 weeks old are not permitted to enter. Service dogs and emotional-support animals must also obtain the Animal Movement Permit and comply with the same animal-health conditions.
Official Information & Application
View the official Sint Maarten live-animal import requirements
Start the Sint Maarten Animal Movement application
Direct government form addresses may occasionally change. When the application link does not open, return to the official live-animal import page and select “Sint Maarten Animal Movement Application.”
For questions about the requirements or an application:
Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries Department
Email: LVV@sintmaartengov.org
View the official Sint Maarten live-animal import requirements
Start the Sint Maarten Animal Movement application
Direct government form addresses may occasionally change. When the application link does not open, return to the official live-animal import page and select “Sint Maarten Animal Movement Application.”
For questions about the requirements or an application:
Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries Department
Email: LVV@sintmaartengov.org
Entering Through Grand Case Airport – SFG
Dogs entering directly through Grand Case–L’Espérance Airport must meet the animal-health requirements that apply to French Saint-Martin. Passengers must inform their airline that they are travelling with an animal when making the reservation.
A dog arriving from outside the European Union will generally need an identification microchip, a valid rabies vaccination and an official animal-health certificate. Depending on the country of origin, a rabies-antibody blood test may also be required. The health certificate for entry from a non-EU country is normally valid for ten days from its issue until the entry checks are completed.
A dog travelling from an EU country normally uses an EU pet passport containing its identification and vaccination information. Requirements depend on the country of departure, so confirm them with the airline and the appropriate French veterinary or customs authority before travelling.
Grand Case Airport advises passengers to declare the animal when booking. The airline determines whether the dog can travel in the cabin or must travel in the aircraft hold.
Grand Case–L’Espérance Airport
Telephone: +590 590 271 100
Address: Route de l’Espérance, 97150 Saint-Martin
Dogs entering directly through Grand Case–L’Espérance Airport must meet the animal-health requirements that apply to French Saint-Martin. Passengers must inform their airline that they are travelling with an animal when making the reservation.
A dog arriving from outside the European Union will generally need an identification microchip, a valid rabies vaccination and an official animal-health certificate. Depending on the country of origin, a rabies-antibody blood test may also be required. The health certificate for entry from a non-EU country is normally valid for ten days from its issue until the entry checks are completed.
A dog travelling from an EU country normally uses an EU pet passport containing its identification and vaccination information. Requirements depend on the country of departure, so confirm them with the airline and the appropriate French veterinary or customs authority before travelling.
Grand Case Airport advises passengers to declare the animal when booking. The airline determines whether the dog can travel in the cabin or must travel in the aircraft hold.
Grand Case–L’Espérance Airport
Telephone: +590 590 271 100
Address: Route de l’Espérance, 97150 Saint-Martin
Flying with Your Dog
Every airline has its own rules concerning approved carriers, maximum weights, cabin transport, checked animals and cargo bookings. A dog accepted in the cabin by one airline may have to travel in the hold with another.
Contact the airline before purchasing the ticket and confirm:
- Whether the breed and size are accepted
- Whether the dog can travel in the cabin
- The permitted carrier dimensions
- The total weight limit for the dog and carrier
- Whether temperature restrictions apply
- Which veterinary documents must be shown at check-in
- Whether space for animals must be reserved separately
Princess Juliana International Airport has a pet-relief area in the Departure Hall for pets and service animals travelling through the terminal.
Every airline has its own rules concerning approved carriers, maximum weights, cabin transport, checked animals and cargo bookings. A dog accepted in the cabin by one airline may have to travel in the hold with another.
Contact the airline before purchasing the ticket and confirm:
- Whether the breed and size are accepted
- Whether the dog can travel in the cabin
- The permitted carrier dimensions
- The total weight limit for the dog and carrier
- Whether temperature restrictions apply
- Which veterinary documents must be shown at check-in
- Whether space for animals must be reserved separately
Princess Juliana International Airport has a pet-relief area in the Departure Hall for pets and service animals travelling through the terminal.
Dog-Friendly Hotels
Pet policies change and may also depend on the room category, dog size and length of stay. Always obtain written confirmation before paying for a non-refundable reservation.
Pet policies change and may also depend on the room category, dog size and length of stay. Always obtain written confirmation before paying for a non-refundable reservation.
Princess Heights Luxury Boutique Condo Hotel
Princess Heights in Oyster Pond has one of the clearest officially published pet policies on the Dutch side.
Pets are accepted for US$30 per night, together with a US$60 cleaning fee charged at the end of the stay. Guests must notify the hotel when making the reservation. Dogs must wear a collar and remain on a leash whenever they are outside the room.
The hotel’s suites also have equipped kitchens, which can be useful for visitors staying longer or travelling with a dog that follows a particular diet.
Princess Heights
Telephone: +1 721 543 6906
Office: +1 721 543 6858
US reservations: +1 203 672 6603
Email: info@princessheights.com
Address: 156 Oyster Pond Road, Sint Maarten
Princess Heights in Oyster Pond has one of the clearest officially published pet policies on the Dutch side.
Pets are accepted for US$30 per night, together with a US$60 cleaning fee charged at the end of the stay. Guests must notify the hotel when making the reservation. Dogs must wear a collar and remain on a leash whenever they are outside the room.
The hotel’s suites also have equipped kitchens, which can be useful for visitors staying longer or travelling with a dog that follows a particular diet.
Princess Heights
Telephone: +1 721 543 6906
Office: +1 721 543 6858
US reservations: +1 203 672 6603
Email: info@princessheights.com
Address: 156 Oyster Pond Road, Sint Maarten
Hotel La Plantation
Hotel La Plantation in Orient Bay officially accepts pets for €5 per animal per day.
Animals must remain under their owner’s supervision and be kept on a leash during the stay. The dog’s vaccination record must be current. The hotel can remove a guest when an animal causes serious hygiene or safety problems.
French regulations concerning controlled dog breeds also apply. First-category dogs face strict restrictions and cannot be introduced into Saint-Martin. Second-category dogs must generally be handled by an adult, kept on a leash and muzzled in public.
La Plantation is close to Orient Bay Village and its restaurants, but French-side beach rules still apply even when the hotel itself accepts dogs.
Hotel La Plantation
Telephone: +590 590 29 58 00
Email: info@la-plantation.com
Address: C5 Orient Bay, 97150 Saint-Martin
Hotel La Plantation in Orient Bay officially accepts pets for €5 per animal per day.
Animals must remain under their owner’s supervision and be kept on a leash during the stay. The dog’s vaccination record must be current. The hotel can remove a guest when an animal causes serious hygiene or safety problems.
French regulations concerning controlled dog breeds also apply. First-category dogs face strict restrictions and cannot be introduced into Saint-Martin. Second-category dogs must generally be handled by an adult, kept on a leash and muzzled in public.
La Plantation is close to Orient Bay Village and its restaurants, but French-side beach rules still apply even when the hotel itself accepts dogs.
Hotel La Plantation
Telephone: +590 590 29 58 00
Email: info@la-plantation.com
Address: C5 Orient Bay, 97150 Saint-Martin
Mary’s Boon Beach Resort
Mary’s Boon is frequently listed by pet-travel services as accepting dogs and is located directly on Simpson Bay Beach, where pets are officially welcome.
The hotel’s own website does not currently publish a detailed pet policy. Guests should therefore contact the property before booking and confirm the current fee, the number and size of dogs accepted, room restrictions and whether a dog may remain unattended inside the accommodation.
Mary’s Boon Beach Resort
Telephone: +1 721 545 7000
US line: +1 305 432 5432
Toll-free: +1 800 497 5834
Email: info@marysboon.com
Address: 117 Simpson Bay Road, Sint Maarten
Mary’s Boon is frequently listed by pet-travel services as accepting dogs and is located directly on Simpson Bay Beach, where pets are officially welcome.
The hotel’s own website does not currently publish a detailed pet policy. Guests should therefore contact the property before booking and confirm the current fee, the number and size of dogs accepted, room restrictions and whether a dog may remain unattended inside the accommodation.
Mary’s Boon Beach Resort
Telephone: +1 721 545 7000
US line: +1 305 432 5432
Toll-free: +1 800 497 5834
Email: info@marysboon.com
Address: 117 Simpson Bay Road, Sint Maarten
Other Accommodation
Some smaller hotels, villas and privately managed apartments accept dogs even when they do not advertise themselves as pet-friendly. These properties may provide more outdoor space and easier access for toilet breaks than a large resort.
Before booking, ask:
- Whether dogs are officially permitted
- Whether there is a size or breed limit
- How many animals are allowed
- Whether a pet fee or refundable deposit applies
- Whether the dog can remain alone in the room
- Whether housekeeping will enter while the dog is present
- Where the nearest suitable walking area is
- Whether the hotel has resident dogs or free-roaming animals
Do not rely solely on a booking platform’s pet-friendly symbol. Obtain confirmation directly from the hotel or property manager.
Some smaller hotels, villas and privately managed apartments accept dogs even when they do not advertise themselves as pet-friendly. These properties may provide more outdoor space and easier access for toilet breaks than a large resort.
Before booking, ask:
- Whether dogs are officially permitted
- Whether there is a size or breed limit
- How many animals are allowed
- Whether a pet fee or refundable deposit applies
- Whether the dog can remain alone in the room
- Whether housekeeping will enter while the dog is present
- Where the nearest suitable walking area is
- Whether the hotel has resident dogs or free-roaming animals
Do not rely solely on a booking platform’s pet-friendly symbol. Obtain confirmation directly from the hotel or property manager.
Beaches Where You Can Take Your Dog
Simpson Bay Beach
Simpson Bay Beach is the clearest confirmed dog-friendly beach on the island. The official destination guide states that pets are welcome on the sand and that the beach is regularly used by neighborhood residents walking their dogs.
The beach is long, making it possible to choose a quieter section away from busy hotels and beach bars. Early morning and late afternoon are usually the most comfortable times. The sand becomes very hot during the middle of the day, and there is limited natural shade.
Bring drinking water, waste bags and a leash. Dogs should remain under control around swimmers, children, restaurant guests and other animals.
Simpson Bay Beach is the clearest confirmed dog-friendly beach on the island. The official destination guide states that pets are welcome on the sand and that the beach is regularly used by neighborhood residents walking their dogs.
The beach is long, making it possible to choose a quieter section away from busy hotels and beach bars. Early morning and late afternoon are usually the most comfortable times. The sand becomes very hot during the middle of the day, and there is limited natural shade.
Bring drinking water, waste bags and a leash. Dogs should remain under control around swimmers, children, restaurant guests and other animals.
French-Side Beaches
Visitors should not assume that dogs are permitted on the beaches of French Saint-Martin. Official destination information states that small dogs on a leash are accepted in many places on the French side but are not allowed on its beaches. Hotel La Plantation’s published terms also refer to the local prohibition on pets at the beach.
This affects beaches such as:
- Orient Bay
- Anse Marcel
- Grand Case Beach
- Friar’s Bay
- Baie Rouge
- Baie Longue
- Baie aux Prunes
A nearby hotel or restaurant accepting dogs does not automatically make the adjoining beach dog-friendly.
Rules may not always appear to be enforced in the same way, especially early in the morning, but visitors should follow the published regulations rather than assuming an empty beach means dogs are allowed.
Visitors should not assume that dogs are permitted on the beaches of French Saint-Martin. Official destination information states that small dogs on a leash are accepted in many places on the French side but are not allowed on its beaches. Hotel La Plantation’s published terms also refer to the local prohibition on pets at the beach.
This affects beaches such as:
- Orient Bay
- Anse Marcel
- Grand Case Beach
- Friar’s Bay
- Baie Rouge
- Baie Longue
- Baie aux Prunes
A nearby hotel or restaurant accepting dogs does not automatically make the adjoining beach dog-friendly.
Rules may not always appear to be enforced in the same way, especially early in the morning, but visitors should follow the published regulations rather than assuming an empty beach means dogs are allowed.
Other Places to Walk Your Dog
The quieter sections of Simpson Bay Village are practical for short walks, particularly when staying close to the beach. Oyster Pond can also work well for guests staying at Princess Heights or in one of the surrounding villa communities.
The Philipsburg Boardwalk can be suitable for a leashed early-morning walk before the waterfront becomes busy. Individual restaurants, beach bars and stores determine whether dogs may enter their premises.
Maho Village offers a compact developed area with restaurants, shops and entertainment, but it becomes crowded at certain times. Keep the dog on a short leash and avoid the busiest aircraft-viewing periods.
On the French side, the Marigot waterfront and the streets around Orient Bay Village provide alternatives to the beach. Dogs should remain leashed, and owners should respect signs and the policies of individual businesses.
The island has few dedicated dog parks. Some roads also have limited sidewalks, fast-moving traffic or open drainage channels, so a secure harness and conventional short leash are safer than a retractable lead.
The quieter sections of Simpson Bay Village are practical for short walks, particularly when staying close to the beach. Oyster Pond can also work well for guests staying at Princess Heights or in one of the surrounding villa communities.
The Philipsburg Boardwalk can be suitable for a leashed early-morning walk before the waterfront becomes busy. Individual restaurants, beach bars and stores determine whether dogs may enter their premises.
Maho Village offers a compact developed area with restaurants, shops and entertainment, but it becomes crowded at certain times. Keep the dog on a short leash and avoid the busiest aircraft-viewing periods.
On the French side, the Marigot waterfront and the streets around Orient Bay Village provide alternatives to the beach. Dogs should remain leashed, and owners should respect signs and the policies of individual businesses.
The island has few dedicated dog parks. Some roads also have limited sidewalks, fast-moving traffic or open drainage channels, so a secure harness and conventional short leash are safer than a retractable lead.
Restaurants & Outdoor Dining
There is no dependable island-wide directory showing every restaurant that accepts dogs. Policies may depend on whether the seating is indoors or outdoors, how busy the restaurant is and whether the dog can remain quietly beside the table.
A calm dog is more likely to be accepted on an outdoor terrace than inside an air-conditioned dining room. Always call before travelling and specifically ask whether dogs are permitted at the table you intend to reserve.
Ordinary pets may be refused by restaurants on both sides of the island. Health, hygiene, space and consideration for other guests can all influence the decision.
When dining with a dog:
- Request an outside table
- Keep the dog on the floor beside your chair
- Do not allow the leash to block a serving route
- Bring a portable water bowl
- Do not feed the dog from restaurant plates
- Move away when the dog becomes restless or begins barking
- Never assume that a waterfront restaurant automatically accepts pets
There is no dependable island-wide directory showing every restaurant that accepts dogs. Policies may depend on whether the seating is indoors or outdoors, how busy the restaurant is and whether the dog can remain quietly beside the table.
A calm dog is more likely to be accepted on an outdoor terrace than inside an air-conditioned dining room. Always call before travelling and specifically ask whether dogs are permitted at the table you intend to reserve.
Ordinary pets may be refused by restaurants on both sides of the island. Health, hygiene, space and consideration for other guests can all influence the decision.
When dining with a dog:
- Request an outside table
- Keep the dog on the floor beside your chair
- Do not allow the leash to block a serving route
- Bring a portable water bowl
- Do not feed the dog from restaurant plates
- Move away when the dog becomes restless or begins barking
- Never assume that a waterfront restaurant automatically accepts pets
Service Dogs in Hotels & Restaurants
The treatment of service dogs differs between the two sides.
The treatment of service dogs differs between the two sides.
Dutch Sint Maarten
The Government of Sint Maarten states that emotional-support and service animals are not exempt from its animal-import requirements. It also warns that foreign service-animal regulations, including the United States Americans with Disabilities Act, do not automatically apply within Sint Maarten’s jurisdiction.
This means that a traveler should not assume that every Dutch-side hotel, restaurant, beach club or attraction will recognize documentation issued abroad.
Contact each establishment before arrival, explain the dog’s trained function and request written confirmation. Bring the dog’s training documentation, identification and complete veterinary records.
The Government of Sint Maarten states that emotional-support and service animals are not exempt from its animal-import requirements. It also warns that foreign service-animal regulations, including the United States Americans with Disabilities Act, do not automatically apply within Sint Maarten’s jurisdiction.
This means that a traveler should not assume that every Dutch-side hotel, restaurant, beach club or attraction will recognize documentation issued abroad.
Contact each establishment before arrival, explain the dog’s trained function and request written confirmation. Bring the dog’s training documentation, identification and complete veterinary records.
French Saint-Martin
French law provides stronger access protection for formally recognized guide and assistance dogs. Qualified dogs may accompany their handlers in public transportation and places open to the public, including restaurants, shops and hotels, without an additional charge. Refusing access to an eligible person accompanied by a recognized guide or assistance dog can result in a penalty.
Travelers carrying documentation issued outside France should still contact the establishment in advance. Bring formal proof of the dog’s training and assistance role, together with the handler’s relevant disability documentation.
An emotional-support animal is not automatically treated as a trained guide or assistance dog.
No reliable published list was found of island restaurants that specifically refuse recognized service dogs. Ordinary pets and emotional-support animals can, however, be refused.
French law provides stronger access protection for formally recognized guide and assistance dogs. Qualified dogs may accompany their handlers in public transportation and places open to the public, including restaurants, shops and hotels, without an additional charge. Refusing access to an eligible person accompanied by a recognized guide or assistance dog can result in a penalty.
Travelers carrying documentation issued outside France should still contact the establishment in advance. Bring formal proof of the dog’s training and assistance role, together with the handler’s relevant disability documentation.
An emotional-support animal is not automatically treated as a trained guide or assistance dog.
No reliable published list was found of island restaurants that specifically refuse recognized service dogs. Ordinary pets and emotional-support animals can, however, be refused.
Walking Your Dog at Night
The main tourism areas are generally safer than isolated roads and beaches, but late-night dog walking requires caution.
Official travel advice recommends avoiding isolated areas on Sint Maarten after dark. For French Saint-Martin, visitors are specifically advised to avoid isolated areas and beaches at night.
Street lighting and sidewalks are inconsistent in several neighborhoods. Drivers may also not expect pedestrians or animals at the edge of the road.
The safest option is a short walk:
- Within well-lit hotel or resort grounds
- Along a familiar route
- In an active tourism or residential area
- With the dog on a short leash
- While carrying a phone and flashlight
- With reflective clothing or a light attached to the collar or harness
Avoid deserted beaches, undeveloped roads, dark parking areas and unfamiliar shortcuts. Turn around when loose or territorial dogs are visible ahead.
Ask the hotel which nearby route local dog owners normally use. For a longer walk, early morning or shortly before sunset is generally a better choice than late at night.
The main tourism areas are generally safer than isolated roads and beaches, but late-night dog walking requires caution.
Official travel advice recommends avoiding isolated areas on Sint Maarten after dark. For French Saint-Martin, visitors are specifically advised to avoid isolated areas and beaches at night.
Street lighting and sidewalks are inconsistent in several neighborhoods. Drivers may also not expect pedestrians or animals at the edge of the road.
The safest option is a short walk:
- Within well-lit hotel or resort grounds
- Along a familiar route
- In an active tourism or residential area
- With the dog on a short leash
- While carrying a phone and flashlight
- With reflective clothing or a light attached to the collar or harness
Avoid deserted beaches, undeveloped roads, dark parking areas and unfamiliar shortcuts. Turn around when loose or territorial dogs are visible ahead.
Ask the hotel which nearby route local dog owners normally use. For a longer walk, early morning or shortly before sunset is generally a better choice than late at night.
Heat, Water & Tropical Conditions
Sint Maarten and Saint-Martin have a warm tropical climate. Pavement, sand and concrete can become dangerously hot during the middle of the day.
Walk the dog early in the morning or later in the afternoon. Test the ground with the back of your hand before allowing the dog to continue, and bring more drinking water than you expect to need.
Never leave a dog inside a parked vehicle, even for a short period.
Before travelling, ask your veterinarian about suitable flea, tick, heartworm and other parasite prevention. Bring enough regular food and prescription medication for the entire stay, as the exact brand or formulation may not be readily available on the island.
Sint Maarten and Saint-Martin have a warm tropical climate. Pavement, sand and concrete can become dangerously hot during the middle of the day.
Walk the dog early in the morning or later in the afternoon. Test the ground with the back of your hand before allowing the dog to continue, and bring more drinking water than you expect to need.
Never leave a dog inside a parked vehicle, even for a short period.
Before travelling, ask your veterinarian about suitable flea, tick, heartworm and other parasite prevention. Bring enough regular food and prescription medication for the entire stay, as the exact brand or formulation may not be readily available on the island.
Veterinary Clinics & Emergency Care
Save the nearest veterinary clinic in your phone before arrival. In an emergency, call before travelling whenever possible so the clinic can give instructions and confirm that a veterinarian is available.
Save the nearest veterinary clinic in your phone before arrival. In an emergency, call before travelling whenever possible so the clinic can give instructions and confirm that a veterinarian is available.
St. Maarten Veterinary Clinic – Cay Hill
St. Maarten Veterinary Clinic is a full-service animal hospital providing routine, surgical, dental and emergency treatment.
Telephone: +1 721 542 0111
Emergency: +1 721 587 2838
Email: sxmvetclinic@gmail.com
Address: 25 Executive Commercial Building, A.C. Bouwers Road, Cay Hill
The clinic accepts emergencies during operating hours and publishes a separate emergency contact number.
St. Maarten Veterinary Clinic is a full-service animal hospital providing routine, surgical, dental and emergency treatment.
Telephone: +1 721 542 0111
Emergency: +1 721 587 2838
Email: sxmvetclinic@gmail.com
Address: 25 Executive Commercial Building, A.C. Bouwers Road, Cay Hill
The clinic accepts emergencies during operating hours and publishes a separate emergency contact number.
Animal Hospital of St. Maarten – Cole Bay
The Animal Hospital of St. Maarten provides consultations, diagnostic services, surgery, vaccinations, prescriptions and emergency care.
Telephone: +1 721 544 4111
Alternative: +1 721 544 4112
Address: 137A Union Road, Cole Bay
Current local directory information lists the clinic as operating Monday through Saturday, but opening hours and after-hours arrangements should be confirmed by telephone.
The Animal Hospital of St. Maarten provides consultations, diagnostic services, surgery, vaccinations, prescriptions and emergency care.
Telephone: +1 721 544 4111
Alternative: +1 721 544 4112
Address: 137A Union Road, Cole Bay
Current local directory information lists the clinic as operating Monday through Saturday, but opening hours and after-hours arrangements should be confirmed by telephone.
Clinique Vétérinaire de Hope Estate
Clinique Vétérinaire de Hope Estate provides preventive medicine, general treatment, surgery, diagnostic imaging, laboratory testing and hospitalization. Consultations are by appointment.
Telephone and 24/7 emergency: +590 590 87 15 05
Address: Lot 14, ZA Hope Estate, Rue des Aborigènes, Hope Estate 2, Saint-Martin
Regular hours:
Monday–Friday: 8:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. and 3:00–6:00 p.m.
Saturday: 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
The clinic publishes a 24-hour emergency service using the same telephone number.
Clinique Vétérinaire de Hope Estate provides preventive medicine, general treatment, surgery, diagnostic imaging, laboratory testing and hospitalization. Consultations are by appointment.
Telephone and 24/7 emergency: +590 590 87 15 05
Address: Lot 14, ZA Hope Estate, Rue des Aborigènes, Hope Estate 2, Saint-Martin
Regular hours:
Monday–Friday: 8:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. and 3:00–6:00 p.m.
Saturday: 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
The clinic publishes a 24-hour emergency service using the same telephone number.
Clinique Vétérinaire Grand-Case
Clinique Vétérinaire Grand-Case offers consultations, preventive care, general medicine, surgery, imaging and laboratory services. WhatsApp is recommended for the most reliable contact.
WhatsApp and telephone: +590 690 41 20 61
Alternative: +590 690 41 16 00
Email: wilfridclarke@gmail.com
Address: 128 Route de La Savane, Grand-Case, 97150 Saint-Martin
Regular hours:
Monday–Friday: 8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. and 2:00–6:00 p.m.
Saturday: 8:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Clinique Vétérinaire Grand-Case offers consultations, preventive care, general medicine, surgery, imaging and laboratory services. WhatsApp is recommended for the most reliable contact.
WhatsApp and telephone: +590 690 41 20 61
Alternative: +590 690 41 16 00
Email: wilfridclarke@gmail.com
Address: 128 Route de La Savane, Grand-Case, 97150 Saint-Martin
Regular hours:
Monday–Friday: 8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. and 2:00–6:00 p.m.
Saturday: 8:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m.
Practical Tips
- Begin the import process before purchasing a non-refundable ticket.
- Confirm whether you are entering through Dutch Sint Maarten or French Saint-Martin.
- Use the official government information page and online Animal Movement application.
- Submit the Sint Maarten permit application at least five business days before arrival.
- Inform the airline about the dog when making the reservation.
- Carry printed and digital copies of every permit and veterinary document.
- Obtain written confirmation of the hotel’s pet policy.
- Ask about size, breed, number-of-pet and unattended-animal restrictions.
- Bring enough familiar food and medication for the complete stay.
- Walk during the cooler parts of the day.
- Keep the dog leashed near traffic and unfamiliar animals.
- Use Simpson Bay Beach rather than assuming dogs are allowed on every beach.
- Call restaurants before arriving with a dog.
- Avoid isolated roads and beaches at night.
- Save the emergency veterinary numbers before travelling.
Bringing a dog to Sint Maarten or Saint-Martin is manageable with the right preparation. Simpson Bay Beach, selected pet-friendly hotels, outdoor terraces and several developed walking areas provide genuine possibilities for visitors travelling with their four-legged companion.
The key is to complete the paperwork early, confirm every hotel and restaurant policy directly, respect the different rules on each side of the island and plan walks around the tropical heat and local infrastructure.
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- Begin the import process before purchasing a non-refundable ticket.
- Confirm whether you are entering through Dutch Sint Maarten or French Saint-Martin.
- Use the official government information page and online Animal Movement application.
- Submit the Sint Maarten permit application at least five business days before arrival.
- Inform the airline about the dog when making the reservation.
- Carry printed and digital copies of every permit and veterinary document.
- Obtain written confirmation of the hotel’s pet policy.
- Ask about size, breed, number-of-pet and unattended-animal restrictions.
- Bring enough familiar food and medication for the complete stay.
- Walk during the cooler parts of the day.
- Keep the dog leashed near traffic and unfamiliar animals.
- Use Simpson Bay Beach rather than assuming dogs are allowed on every beach.
- Call restaurants before arriving with a dog.
- Avoid isolated roads and beaches at night.
- Save the emergency veterinary numbers before travelling.
Bringing a dog to Sint Maarten or Saint-Martin is manageable with the right preparation. Simpson Bay Beach, selected pet-friendly hotels, outdoor terraces and several developed walking areas provide genuine possibilities for visitors travelling with their four-legged companion.
The key is to complete the paperwork early, confirm every hotel and restaurant policy directly, respect the different rules on each side of the island and plan walks around the tropical heat and local infrastructure.
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