COVID-19 Precautionary Measures in Martinique (30 November Update)

Can a resident enter the country?

• Yes

• Citizens and residents can enter.

Can a foreigner enter the country?

• No with exceptions

• Sea and air borders are closed to most foreign nationals. This restriction does not apply to travellers who reside in the French West Indies, the EU, Schengen area member states, the UK, Andorra, Liechtenstein, Monaco, Switzerland, the Vatican, Iceland, Norway, San Marino, Australia, Canada, Georgia, Japan, Tunisia, New Zealand, Thailand, Morocco, Rwanda, South Korea, and Uruguay, or to those who are travelling for urgent health reasons or approved business reasons.

• Passengers from Guadeloupe, Saint Martin and Saint Barthelemy are required to provide a valid and compelling reason for travel.

Is a test required on arrival?

• Yes

• Travellers are subject to medical screening at airports.

• A PCR-test is recommended 7-9 days after arrival.

Test certificate required?

• Yes

• Every passenger over 11 years old travelling to Martinique must submit a negative COVID-19 test certificate issued not more than 72 hours before boarding from their point of origin. Passengers with positive results will not be allowed to board the airplane.

Is quarantine required on arrival?

• No with exceptions

• Mandatory quarantine is not required for travellers arriving in Martinique from the approved countries, as long as the travellers do not show any COVID-19 symptoms. However, it is advised to quarantine for seven days and get a PCR-test on the seventh day of their stay.

Entry form required?

• Yes

• All incoming passengers over 11 years old must present a sworn statement that they do not have any symptoms of COVID-19 and they were not aware of having any contact with any COVID positive patient at least fourteen days before their journey. The form can be found here.

• To enter the French West Indies, a travel certificate is required. There are two different types of certificates: travel from France to overseas territories and international travel from abroad to the French Overseas territories. Both certificates can be accessed here.

Airline restrictions

• Minimal

• Commercial flights are operating.

Border restrictions

• Moderate

• Travellers arriving from France are not required to justify the reason for travel.

• Pleasure craft must have the authorization to enter Martinique waters, and those on board are required to have a test certificate or be tested on arrival. Cruise ships remain banned.

Curfew restrictions

• Total

• A lockdown has been imposed. People are not allowed to leave their homes, except for certain purposes, including work, essential shopping, medical reasons and family reasons. The full list of exemptions can be found here. The confinement measures will remain in effect until at least 15 December, and based on the situation, the lockdown will be replaced by an overnight curfew from 21:00 to 06:00.

Social distancing restrictions

• Significant

• Public gatherings of more than six people are banned.

• Teleworking is mandatory whenever possible.

Internal travel restrictions

• Significant

• Only authorized travel will be allowed, including travel for work, medical reasons, compelling and essential reasons.

• For authorized travel, a digital exemption travel certificate must be carried, which can be downloaded here.

• Face masks are mandatory.

Non-essential shops open?

• Yes

• All non-essential shops may open until 21:00.

• The list of all open and closed establishments, as well as products that can be offered online or by delivery, can be found here.

Restaurants open?

• No

• Restaurants are closed. Take-out and delivery options are available.

Bars and cafes open?

• No

• Bars and cafes are closed.

Beaches and tourism sites open?

• Yes, with exceptions

• Beaches are not open for tourism and recreational purposes. Maritime professional activities, including fishing, goods transport, are allowed.

• Public access to beaches is restricted between 19:00 to 05:00 every day. Groups are limited to six people.

Museums and heritage sites open?

• No

• Museums remain closed.

Personal care services open?

• Yes

• Non-essential shops are currently open, until 21:00.

Places of worship open?

• Yes

• Places of worship can provide services but with a maximum of 30 people.

Masks required in public?

• Yes

• Wearing a mask is compulsory in public spaces and as well as public transport.

Other

• Nurseries, schools, colleges and high schools are open with health protocols including the wearing of a compulsory mask from the age of 6 years.

• Universities must provide online education. Libraries will only be accessible with an appointment.

• Cinemas and discos remain closed.

• Post office and public services are open.

Advies

The COVID-19 epidemic is constantly changing worldwide. This information is subject to change as the situation evolves. Travel and border restrictions may change with little or no notice. Some countries are beginning to remove some restrictions gradually. Check with your airline, booking agent, or country’s embassy for information on your specific travel plans.