Visa Requirements for international students in Sint Maarten

Visa Requirements for Students in Sint Maarten

Visa requirements for students that want to study in Sint Maarten are different for students depending on their citizenship. Select you country below, learn about the relevant regulations and find the embassies and consulates in your country!

If International students who intend to study in Sint Maarten, then they must apply for Student Visa. The Sint Maarten Study Visa is only issued by the Sint Maarten Immigration Department. The initial step is to fill the Application Form at least three months before the course start date in order to avoid any delay or last minute rush and then submit it to the Immigration Department through your regional consulate.

Follow these simple steps to apply for study visa in Sint Maarten-

• Fill out the application forms.
• After completing the forms, directly submit it to the Immigration Department at least 3 months prior to the start of the course.
• All the forms must be tested by the Ministry of Education and it must be signed by the concerned College or University.

Visa Eligibility

The following criteria must be met.

1. A letter of acceptance must be provided demonstrating that an applicant has been offered a place on a full-time course of study at a recognized educational institution.
2. Candidates must be able to demonstrate evidence of enough funds to support themselves in the country.
3. It must be shown that the course fees have been paid in full.
4. Private medical insurance must be arranged and documentary evidence of this must be provided.
5. It must be the candidate's demonstrable intention to return to their own country at the end of their period of study.

If the Ministry of Foreign Affairs authorizes the visa, you can then apply at one of the Embassies or Consulates near you by submitting the following documents:

• Proof of authorization from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
• Your Birth Certificate
• Your high school diploma or other previous academic qualifications
• A medical report issued by a certified medical practitioner which states you are not infected with any contagious diseases. The report must have been issued within the last three months.
• Police clearance, issued within the last six months

Important things to note

Once you submit the completed application, you have to wait for one to seven days for the application to be processed, although it may take longer depending on the specific Embassy/Consulate. After your application has been processed, you can pick up your visa during the pick-up hours. Since different Embassies or Consulates may have their own rules and requirements, it is always advisable to contact them first. You’ll learn about whether you need to make an appointment, their opening hours, and their specific requirements.

ROCAPPLY DISCLAIMER: This is NOT an exhaustive list of required documents. The Maartenese authorities can ask you to submit any additional documents as they see fit during any stage of your application processing.