Covid-19 information

Covid should not prevent you from taking that well deserved vacay! Do not forget, the island provides free vitamin D3 through the sun all year long, great to boost your immune system!
We take your well being very seriously so hereunder is a compilation of all you need to know about traveling to our villas in “times of Covid”.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Entry requirements if arriving in Sint-Maarten Juliana Airport:

STARTING JANUARY 1ST 2022: UNVACCINATED TRAVELERS REQUIRE A 48 HR PCR TEST. TRAVELERS WHO RECEIVED BOTH DOSES OF AN APPROVED COVID VACCINE REQUIRE A 48 HR PCR TEST OR A 24 HR ANTIGEN TEST. TRAVELERS 18 YEARS OLD AND OLDER WHO HAVE TAKEN A BOOSTER SHOT ARE ABLE TO ENTER WITHOUT TEST.

Mandatory health authorization application through an Electronic Health Authorization System (EHAS). APPLY HERE: https://stmaartenehas.com/application-form/

Mandatory Covid insurance, provided by Sint Maarten, called Visitor Protection Plan. More information: https://www.sxmprotectionplan.com/

AZURA RENTALS STRONGLY RECOMMENDS TO SUBSCRIBE TO A TRAVEL INSURANCE COVERING FOR TRIP CANCELLATION.

PLEASE CHECK THE WEBSITE OF THE GOVERNMENT OF SINT MAARTEN FOR THE LATEST UPDATES: https://stmaartenehas.com/travel-requirements/

Entry requirements if arriving in Saint-Martin Grand-Case Airport:

VACCINATED TRAVELERS ARE REQUIRED TO PERFORM 72 HOURS PCR TEST OR 48 HOURS ANTIGEN TEST.
NON VACCINATED TRAVELERS ARE REQUIRED A 24 HOUR TEST, A COMPELLING REASON (MOTIF IMPERIEUX) AND A FORM TO FILL OUT (ATTESTATION SUR L’HONNEUR).

AZURA RENTALS STRONGLY RECOMMENDS TO SUBSCRIBE TO A TRAVEL INSURANCE COVERING FOR TRIP CANCELLATION.
PLEASE CHECK THE WEBSITE OF THE PREFECTURE FOR THE LATEST UPDATES: http://www.saint-barth-saint-martin.gouv.fr/Actualites/LA-UNE/Actualites/Covid-19-Actualisation-des-conditions-d-entree-par-voie-aerienne-et-maritime-a-Saint-Martin-et-Saint-Barthelemy

HEALTH PASS

A health pass (QR code) is mandatory to enter some businesses:

On the Dutch side: nightlife businesses (bars, restaurants, casinos, nightclubs).
On the French side: indoor bars and restaurants (do not apply to terrace service) welcoming more than 30 persons, nightclubs, gyms, stadiums and theaters. Only for adults 18 years and older.

Conditions to get a health pass (also called Digital Covid Certificate DCC or sanitary pass):

Dutch side: proof of full vaccination or Covid test performed within 48 hours.
French side: proof of full vaccination or Covid test performed within 72 hours or a Covid recovery certificate (less than 6 months).

The Simpson bay lab is open until 11pm to provide antigen test, the cost is $45.

TESTING ON THE ISLAND

IN VILLA TESTING (results from French AFPS Lab)

Antigen test $70-$75

COVID TESTING AT JULIANA AIRPORT – APPOINTMENT AND WALK-IN

Operational from 11:00am through 4:00pm. Please contact the Passenger Experience Department (PED) of the Princess Juliana International Airport at 1-721-546-7777

Antigen test: $110

Bellevue Pharmacy

Walk in Monday to Friday from 9am to 12pm. Appointments only for Saturday morning.

Antigen test: 35€/$46

CANCELLATION POLICIES

Cancellation of booking may result in forfeiture of deposit and payments paid. Refunds for the property rental will only be made if the property is rebooked for the initial period of the booking. Dates can be modified up to 90 days prior to arrival (price adjustment may apply).

In case of cancellation of flight or a positive Covid test, the above policy applies. In order to cover cancellation due to sickness including Covid, guests booking our villas are strongly advised to contract a Travel Insurance covering all medical risks and trip cancellation. For a couple hundred USD, this will take away the headache for you our valued guest and for us having blocked a villa for a long time. Hereunder are a few links to companies offering Travel Insurance as a simple example. You are welcomed to use any other Travel Insurance which would cover Covid related sickness preventing you from traveling in case or positive Covid test.

www.heymundo.com

www.worldnomads.com (Saint Martin French side)

In case of a cancellation due to Covid-19 Force Majeur circumstances namely Airpot Closure, Border closure and Lockdown, the stay will be postponed to an ulterior date or refunded. New dates are subject to availability on the same property or other property agreed upon, prices will be adjusted if there is an increase in pricing.

SAFETY MEASURES

In order to avoid contact, we offer self check-in. Each guest will have access to our Guest Experience Portail with all documents necessary for your travel (property book, itinerary, entrance codes, etc). This portail also has a Chat to contact us directly.

Each property has a sanitizing gel dispenser. Our housekeepers have specific cleaning procedures to follow. Most of the establishments you will visit have a mask mandatory policy.

USEFUL LINKS

Tourism Office (French side):

https://www.st-martin.org/us/covid-19

Tourism Office (Dutch side):