EgyptSint Maarten: Visa required

EgyptSint Maarten

Do Egypt passport holders need a visa for Sint Maarten?

Visa required

Yes. Egypt passport holders need to obtain a visa in advance before travelling to Sint Maarten.

A visa must be obtained in advance, typically from an embassy or consulate, before travel.

Source: netherlandsworldwide.nl (checked September 4, 2026).

RequirementVisa required

Maximum stayLength of stay varies

ScopeTourism, ordinary passport

Action before travelYes, arrange in advance

Data as of2026-10-14

Visa-free access to Sint Maarten129 of 243 nationalities tracked

Travelling the other way? Netherlands passport holders visiting Egypt: Visa on arrival.

Other visa-free destinations for Egypt passport holders

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Frequently asked questions

Do Egypt passport holders need a visa for Sint Maarten?

Yes. Egypt passport holders need to obtain a visa in advance before travelling to Sint Maarten.

What currency is used in Sint Maarten?

Netherlands Antillean guilder (ANG).

How many countries can enter Sint Maarten without a visa?

129 of the 243 nationalities this site tracks can enter Sint Maarten visa-free, with a visa on arrival, or with an eTA.

Visa rules change frequently and can depend on your specific circumstances. This site is compiled from public government sources and is provided for general information only. Always confirm requirements with the official immigration authority or a consulate of your destination before you travel.

About Egypt

Egypt, officially the Arab Republic of Egypt, is a country spanning the northeast corner of Africa and southwest corner of Asia via the Sinai Peninsula. It is bordered by the Mediterranean Sea to the north, Palestine and Israel to the northeast, the Red Sea to the east, Sudan and the Sahara to the south, and Libya to the west. The Gulf of Aqaba in the northeast separates Egypt from Jordan and Saudi Arabia. Cairo is the capital, largest city, and leading cultural centre, while Alexandria is the second-largest city and an important hub of industry and tourism. With over 107 million inhabitants, Egypt is the most populous country in the Arab world, third-most populous country in Africa, and 15th-most populated in the world.

CapitalCairo

RegionNorthern Africa

Population118.4M

Area1,002,450 km²

CurrencyEgyptian pound (1 USD ≈ 53.10 EGP)

LanguagesArabic

Calling code+20

Drives on theright

TimezoneCairo (UTC+3)

Nearest airportCairo International Airport (CAI), 15 km

Emergency number122 / 123 / 180

UNESCO sites7

Income levelLower middle income

GDP per capita$3,086 (2025)

Tourist arrivals13M (2019)

Climate in Cairo

Warmest August, coolest January, driest May, sunniest July. Best time to visit: April, May, October.

Monthly climate normals for Cairo, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	18.6°C	8.9°C	7mm	278h
February	20.8°C	10.3°C	8mm	251h
March	24.5°C	12.3°C	53mm	324h
April	28.6°C	14.8°C	1mm	348h
May	35°C	19.2°C	0mm	386h
June	37.1°C	21.2°C	0mm	407h
July	39.1°C	23.1°C	0mm	416h
August	38.9°C	23.7°C	0mm	380h
September	38.3°C	23.8°C	0mm	352h
October	33.4°C	20.7°C	0mm	335h
November	25.4°C	15.1°C	5mm	290h
December	23.4°C	11.9°C	1mm	286h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

Travel guide

Egypt is known for its world-famous pyramids, mummies, temples, art, churches, mosques, bustling cities, friendly people, and hieroglyphics, Egypt is considered a cradle of civilisation and has one of the longest histories of any country in the world. Egypt may perhaps have the oldest tourist industry in the world; Egypt has been visited by millions of people since ancient times.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Abu Mena
Ancient Thebes with its Necropolis
Islamic Cairo
Memphis and its Necropolis – the Pyramid Fields from Giza to Dahshur
Nubian Monuments from Abu Simbel to Philae
Saint Catherine Area
Wadi Al-Hitan

Upcoming public holidays

October 6, 2026عيد القوات المسلحة

January 7, 2027عيد الميلاد المجيد

January 25, 2027عيد الثورة 25 يناير

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About Sint Maarten

Sint Maarten, officially the Country of Sint Maarten, is a constituent country of the Kingdom of the Netherlands located in the Caribbean region of North America. With a population of 58,477 as of June 2023 on an area of 34 km2 (13 sq mi), it encompasses the southern 44% of the divided island of Saint Martin, while the northern 56% of the island constitutes the French overseas collectivity of Saint Martin. Sint Maarten's capital is Philipsburg. Collectively, Sint Maarten and the other Dutch islands in the Caribbean are often called the Dutch Caribbean.

CapitalPhilipsburg

RegionCaribbean

Population43.9K

Area34 km²

CurrencyNetherlands Antillean guilder (1 USD ≈ 1.79 ANG)

LanguagesEnglish, French, Dutch

Calling code+1721

Drives on theright

Income levelHigh income

GDP per capita$42,978 (2025)

Tourist arrivals2M (2019)

Travel guide

Saint Martin is an island in the Caribbean that is split between the French collectivity of Saint-Martin and the Dutch country of Sint Maarten. Beauty abounds on the island, with bluffs overlooking pretty harbours, sandy-cliffed beaches and tranquil rocky coves where fish provide the beauty.

Upcoming public holidays

October 10, 2026Constitution Day

November 11, 2026Sint Maarten Day

December 25, 2026Kerstmis

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