Okay, so I recently had this wild idea to get a Saint Barthelemy passport. Sounds fancy, right? I thought, “Why not?” Let me tell you, it was quite the adventure, and I’m here to share every bit of it.
First things first, I started digging around to figure out what this whole process was about. I found out that Saint Barthelemy is actually a collectivity of France, so their passports are tied to French regulations. This means there’s no special “Saint Barthelemy citizenship by investment” thing, which some places have. Nope, everyone there is considered a French citizen.
So, I began gathering what I needed. I went through the list: passport, visa application forms, and a bunch of supporting documents. Turns out, you need around seven different documents just to apply for a tourist visa! It felt like I was preparing for a big exam or something.

- Started with my current passport, making sure it was valid.
- Filled out the tourist visa application form.
- Gathered other supporting documents, like proof of accommodation and travel itinerary.
Then came the real challenge. Since I’m not from the US, Canada, or any EU country, I couldn’t just waltz into Saint Barthelemy without a visa. For folks like me, you need a short-stay visa to go there. The type of visa depends on your nationality, so I spent a good chunk of time figuring that out.
I made sure I had a return ticket because, apparently, that’s a big deal. They want to see that you’re not planning to overstay your welcome. If you’re from the US or Canada, you’re lucky—you can stay for up to 90 days without a visa, as long as you have that return ticket.
I also discovered that if you want to stay longer, work, or study, you have to go through the French visa process. I checked out their website, and it’s pretty detailed. I marked that down, just in case I fell in love with the place and wanted to stay longer.
Finally, after getting all my documents in order, filling out forms, and making sure everything was correct, I applied. It was a bit of a waiting game after that. You know that feeling when you’re waiting for something important? It was like that, but multiplied by ten.
In the end, I got my visa! It felt like a huge accomplishment. I mean, who wouldn’t want a passport that’s linked to such a beautiful place? It was a journey, let me tell you. A lot of steps, a lot of paperwork, but totally worth it. Now, I’m all set to visit Saint Barthelemy, and who knows, maybe I’ll look into staying longer one day.
So, that’s my story of ordering a Saint Barthelemy passport. If you’re thinking about doing it, be prepared for a bit of work, but it’s definitely an interesting experience!