Today, I wanna talk about how I got myself a Sint Maarten passport. It wasn’t as hard as I thought it would be, but it definitely took some doing.
First off, I had to make an appointment. That’s right, no walk-ins. I found out you gotta schedule a time with the Consular Affairs department at the Cabinet of the Governor. I picked up the phone and called them during their phone hours, which are from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM. Got that number, it’s (001-721) 542-1199. I dialed, waited for a bit, and finally got through to someone who helped me book a slot.
Now, before all this, I did some digging around because, you know, I needed to know what to bring. Turns out, the big thing is you gotta be registered in the basic administration of Sint Maarten. No registration, no passport – simple as that. I also stumbled upon this website to book appointments, but I preferred to talk to an actual person.

During the appointment, they went through my details, checked my registration, and made sure everything was in order. I had all my documents ready, so it was pretty smooth. They take this stuff seriously, so make sure you’re legit registered and have all your ducks in a row. I also know you must have a valid passport to enter St. Maarten, so I did.
They told me it’d take a couple of weeks for the passport to be ready. I heard from some folks that if you don’t get it in two weeks after it’s mailed, you should call them up. They gave me a number for that too – 1-877-487-2778, or 1-888-874-7793 for those who are deaf or hard of hearing. Fortunately, I didn’t have to use it ’cause mine arrived right on time.
Here are the key things I learned and did:
- Made an appointment: Called (001-721) 542-1199 between 2:00 PM and 3:00 PM.
- Got registered: Made sure I was in the basic administration of Sint Maarten.
- Gathered documents: Had all my necessary papers ready for the appointment.
- Waited: Kicked back for a couple of weeks while they processed everything.
- Received my passport: Got it in the mail without any issues.
So, yeah, that’s how I ended up with a Sint Maarten passport. It’s a bit of a process, but if you follow the steps and have everything prepared, it’s not too bad. I felt pretty accomplished once I got that passport in my hands. Now, I can travel more easily, which is awesome. If you’re thinking about getting one, just make sure you get registered and follow their procedures. It’s worth it in the end!