Customs formalities

The island of Saint-Martin is a part the French overseas administrative division of Guadeloupe. Immigration control is compulsory and conducted upon entry into the Marina Fort Louis by immigration police officer (P.A.F.). Every French or foreign skipper of a sail boat, befoire disembarking his passenger must show at the harbour master’s office.
Nevertheless, upon entering the French waters, 12 miles off the coast line of Saint-Martin, the capatain of the ship must comply with the French immigration regulations. The immigration police, the National Gendarmes force or the Customs can proceed to a check at any time at sea.