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General
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Language : English, French, English and Spanish are commonly spoken.
Official Requirements :
French or EU citizens : national ID card or valid passport.
For the rest of the world : valid passport and return or transfer ticket, no visa is required for stays up to 3 months.
Currency :
The euro is the legal currency, but US$ are also commonly used on both sides of the island.
Payments : Euro checks on the French side and all major credit cards on both sides of the island. Many ATMs are available in Marigot for cash withdrawals.
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Phone
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from France : 0590, followed by the last 6 digits.
To call St Martin from the Dutch side : (+)590590 followed by the last 6 digits.
Directory : URL : teledom.com
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Time table
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Interactive time zone map in real time :gheos.com
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Internet
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Many cybercafes are available.
ISPs
Wanadoo
Domaccess
Caribserve
Powerantilles
ADSL available.
A few Wi-Fi access points.
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Electricity and water
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Electric Power :
French side : 220V, 60 Hz
Dutch side : 110V, 50 Hz
EDF (power company) : Concordia. Ph : 0590875030
Water :
Water is scarce in Saint Martin as it is desalined sea water.
Générale Des Eaux (water company) : Concordia. Ph. : 0590879702
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Customs
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For technical info, connect to the customs site website of the douane:
Tel. St-Martin Customs Office: 0590873218
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