Okay, so, I’ve been meaning to get a Martinique passport for a while now. It’s not as straightforward as you might think, but it’s doable. Let me walk you through what I did.
First off, I started digging around to figure out what the deal was with getting a passport from Martinique. Turns out, since Martinique is a part of France, you’re basically getting a French passport. That means you gotta be a French citizen. There is no other easy way around to get it. So I just did what should I do next.
What documents you need
I double-checked to make sure I had everything I needed. Here’s what they wanted:

- Proof of my French Citizenship: This was pretty easy since I’m already a citizen.
- A valid ID: An ID card will be fine if you are a European citizen.
- Recent passport photos: I got these done at a local photo shop. Make sure they meet the French passport photo requirements, or they won’t be accepted.
- Completed application form: I grabbed this online from the French government’s website. Gotta fill it out accurately, no mistakes!
Applying for the passport
With all my documents in order, I had to apply. Because Martinique is overseas, I figured I could go through the French consulate here. So I made an appointment online—super convenient. Then I went in person, handed over all my documents, paid the fee, and waited.
They took my fingerprints and a photo. Then, it was just a matter of playing the waiting game. They told me it would take a few weeks.
Finally got it!
Sure enough, a few weeks later, I got a notification that my passport was ready. Picked it up, and bam, I was good to go. Now, with this passport, I can travel to Martinique anytime without needing a visa, which is pretty sweet.
It wasn’t a walk in the park, but totally worth it. Now I can just book a flight, pack my bags, and enjoy the beautiful beaches of Martinique whenever I want!
Anyway, that’s how I did it. If you’re thinking about getting a Martinique passport, just remember it’s basically a French passport, and you need to be a French citizen. Good luck, and maybe I’ll see you on the beach!