St. Maarten
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St. Maarten is a constituent country within the Kingdom of the Netherlands, with full autonomy over its internal affairs. Its government is based in Philipsburg.
Government of St. Maarten
Government Administration Building: Soualiga Boulevard 1, Philipsburg, St. Maarten Website: gov.sx
Key institutions:
- Prime Minister — head of government
- Parliament (Staten) — 15 elected members
- Council of Ministers — executive branch
- Governor — represents the King of the Netherlands
Key Services
- Civil Registry — birth, marriage, death certificates (at the Ministry of General Affairs)
- Immigration services — permits, visa extensions (Immigration & Border Protection Service)
- Driver’s licences — through the Ministry of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Traffic and Telecommunications
- Business licences — through the Ministry of Tourism, Economic Affairs, Traffic and Telecommunications
- Tax Office — income tax, property tax
Document Procedures
- Residence permit: Through the Immigration Service (requires sponsorship, background check, and proof of financial means)
- Census registration: All residents must register at the Civil Registry
- Voter registration: For Dutch nationals
Tips
- For French Saint-Martin matters, visit the Préfecture in Marigot or the Sous-Préfecture
- The US dollar is the de facto currency on both sides (officially ANG on Dutch side, EUR on French side)
- English is the primary language of government in St. Maarten
- For visa matters: St. Maarten is not in the Schengen Area — separate visas apply
- The French side (Saint-Martin) follows French/European Union law