St. Pierre and Miquelon Travel Risk

Before you travel

No travel can be guaranteed safe. Read all the advice in this guide. You may also find it helpful to:

• see general advice for women travellers
• read our guide on disability and travel abroad
• see general advice for LGBT+ travellers
• read about safety for solo and independent travel
• see advice on volunteering and adventure travel abroad

Travel insurance

If you choose to travel, research your destinations and get appropriate travel insurance. Insurance should cover your itinerary, planned activities and expenses in an emergency.

Terrorism

There is a high threat of terrorist attack globally affecting UK interests and British nationals, including from groups and individuals who view the UK and British nationals as targets. Stay aware of your surroundings at all times.

UK Counter Terrorism Policing has information and advice on staying safe and what to do in the event of a terrorist attack. Find out how to reduce your risk from terrorism while abroad.

Terrorism in St Pierre and Miquelon

Although there is no recent history of terrorism in St Pierre and Miquelon, attacks cannot be ruled out.

Crime

The crime rate in St Pierre and Miquelon is low. However, petty theft and street crime do happen.

To reduce the risk to yourself and your belongings:

• avoid isolated areas, including beaches, after dark
• do not carry large amounts of cash and be careful when changing money or withdrawing it from ATMs
• do not wear expensive-looking jewellery or watches
• keep valuables and travel documents in your hotel safe or a safety deposit box

Outdoor activities and adventure tourism

Swimming safety

See water safety on holiday from the Royal Life Saving Society.

Scuba diving

Diving schools may have limited resources and do not always observe safety and maintenance standards. Always:

• ask to see a dive operator’s credentials
• check the conditions on your insurance policy – some policies require dive instructors to have certain qualifications
• make sure safety equipment looks to be in good condition
• make sure oxygen is available on the boat
• ask about safety precautions, including the ability to transfer divers to a hyperbaric chamber

If you have not had any previous diving experience, check what to do if something goes wrong, including how to call for help while at sea.

Risk level

Saint Pierre and Miquelon - Take normal security precautions

Take normal security precautions in Saint Pierre and Miquelon.

Crime

The crime rate is low in Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon.

Ensure that your personal belongings, including your passport and other travel documents, are secure at all times.

Demonstrations and strikes

Demonstrations and strikes occur sometimes.

They can lead to disruptions to traffic and public services.

• Avoid areas where demonstrations and large gatherings are taking place
• Follow the instructions of local authorities
• Monitor local media for information on ongoing demonstrations

Mass gatherings (large-scale events)

Roads

Road conditions

There are no traffic lights in Saint Pierre and Miquelon. The road system includes stop signs.

Public transportation

There is no public transportation, but taxis are available.

Air travel

We don't make assessments on the compliance of foreign domestic airlines with international safety standards.

Information about foreign domestic airlines