Saint Barthelemy Travel Risk
All collected sources · selected advisory updated 2026-08-20
Site summary · whole-country advice
Level 1 · Exercise Normal Precautions
Uses the official U.S. level.
Official advisories
Original source wording; interface language does not translate official advice.
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 Saint Barthélemy.
Saint Barthélemy is generally a safe destination for travelers.
Saint Barthélemy regularly experiences hurricanes.
- Review our information on Weather and Natural Disasters in Saint Barthélemy.
- Review our Travel Guidance for Saint Barthélemy 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-Barthélemy 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-Barthélemy - Take normal security precautions
Take normal security precautions in Saint-Barthélemy.
Safety and security
Crime
The crime rate is low. Petty crime, such as pickpocketing and purse snatching, occurs.
Ensure that your personal belongings, including your passport and other travel documents, are secure at all times.
Water activities
Coastal waters can be dangerous. Riptides are common.
Rescue services may be limited.
- Exercise caution when swimming
- Respect the flag warnings as they indicate water conditions and beach safety
- If you rent equipment or take scuba diving or sailing lessons, ensure your travel insurance covers such activities
Adventure travel health and safety
Road safety
Road conditions and safety are good throughout the island, but roads are narrow and can be congested.
Most of the time, there is only one road to get from one place to another. It often runs along the edge of the cliffs and the slopes are steep.
Accidents are becoming more and more frequent.
Public transportation
There is no public transportation in Saint-Barthélemy.
Residents get around mainly by car and scooter. There are two taxi stations, one at the airport and the other at the docks in Gustavia.
Ferries
Ferry services connect St. Barthélemy to the port of Phillipsburg in Sint Maarten and to the port of Marigot in St. Martin.
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 | 2026-08-20 |
| U.S. State Dept | Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions | 2026-08-20 |
| UK FCDO | No data | — |
| China MFA · consular notices | No data | — |
| Canada · Global Affairs | Take normal security precautions | 2026-06-23 |
| 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.