Location: French Saint Martin
Event: Roads connecting Dutch and French Saint Martin may be potentially impassable due to road blocks and protest activity.
Dutch Saint Martin (Sint Maarten) authorities are prepared to receive tourists transported from French Saint Martin. Travelers at Princess Juliana International Airport in Dutch Saint Martin (Sint Maarten) may not be able to travel to French Saint Martin.
Actions to Take:
• Avoid demonstrations
• Monitor local media for updates
• Keep a low profile
• Be aware of your surroundings
• Notify friends and family of your safety
• Consider deferring travel to French Saint Martin and making alternate arrangements
Assistance:
• U.S. Embassy Bridgetown, Barbados
Phone number: +1 246-227-4000
Email address: BridgetownACS@state.gov
Embassy website: https://bb.usembassy.gov
• State Department – Consular Affairs phone number:
888-407-4747 or 202-501-4444
• French West Indies – French Saint Martin Country Information
• Enroll in Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive security updates.
