French Saint Martin Travel Risk
All collected sources · selected advisory updated 2026-08-14
Site summary · whole-country advice
Level 1 · Exercise Normal Precautions
Uses the official U.S. level.
Official advisories
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U.S. Department of State — Travel Advisories
Read U.S. State Dept official advisory (opens in a new tab) ↗Source document checked 2026-11-01T18:49:53Z · version b0b4d79ea949.
Exercise normal precaution in French Saint Martin.
French Saint Martin is generally a safe destination for travelers.
French Saint Martin regularly experiences hurricanes. Review our information on Weather and Natural Disasters in French Saint Martin.
Review our Travel Guidance for French Saint Martin to learn how to prepare for a safe trip.
Source: U.S. State Dept — View full advisory ↗. Text extracts from the linked U.S. Department of State advisory. This site is independent; third-party materials retain their own rights.
Global Affairs Canada — Travel Advice and Advisories
For Canadian travellers and residents abroad. Official Canadian four-level scale; source wording is retained separately from the site summary.
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Saint Martin travel advice · Author: Global Affairs Canada. Text extracts from the linked official version; this site is independent of the Government of Canada.
Risk level
Saint Martin - Take normal security precautions
Take normal security precautions in Saint Martin.
Safety and security
Crime
Petty crime
Petty crime, such as pickpocketing and purse snatching, occurs. Burglaries occur in resorts, seaside homes, hotels and boats.
During your trip in Saint Martin:
- avoid carrying large sums of cash or showing signs of affluence
- keep valuables, travel documents, and cash in safe locations, such as in hotel safes
- make sure purses and handbags are closed and not easy to snatch
- avoid isolated or poorly-lit areas, including beaches
- don’t leave valuables unattended on the beach
- check with local authorities to determine which beaches are safe
Violent crime
Violent crime, including armed robbery, sometimes occurs. Criminals sometimes target tourists. Be aware of your surroundings and exercise caution, especially at night.
Fraud
Fraud involving use of credit cards, debit cards and ATMs may occur.
When using your bank card or credit card:
- cover the keypad with one hand when entering your PIN
- pay careful attention when your cards are being handled by others
- avoid using card readers with an irregular or unusual feature
- use ATMs located in well-lit public areas or inside a bank or business
- check for any unauthorized transactions on your account statements
Overseas fraud
Partial safety extract; read the full official document.
Read Global Affairs Canada official advice ↗Source: Global Affairs Canada — copy of the version at the official link. Reproduced for non-commercial information; Government of Canada terms.
How the sources compare
| Source | Published advice / scope | Updated |
|---|---|---|
| This site (summary) | Level 1 · Exercise Normal Precautions | 2026-08-14 |
| U.S. State Dept | Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions | 2026-08-14 |
| UK FCDO | No data | — |
| China MFA · consular notices | No data | — |
| Canada · Global Affairs | Take normal security precautions | 2026-05-26 |
| China MFA · risk assessments | No data | — |
This site shows the higher available whole-country level. Missing data and regional advice are never treated as Level 1. UK FCDO does not publish a 1–4 numeric level — the level shown for it is our mapping of its published advice, not an official UK grading.