A plain-English guide to the Sint Maarten Digital Embarkation & Disembarkation (ED) entry form, who needs it, what you need to fill it out, and how to do it in under 10 minutes.
The Sint Maarten Digital ED Entry Form is currently in a testing phase — it's not yet mandatory before check-in or boarding.
Completing the Sint Maarten ED form in advance is highly recommended. It moves you through the arrival queue at SXM significantly faster.
Every traveler entering Sint Maarten needs to complete the ED entry form. Sint Maarten residents are exempt.
A valid passport or ID, your contact info, accommodation address, flight details, and (if applicable) recent employment info.
To complete the Sint Maarten Digital Embarkation form you'll need: a valid travel document (passport or ID card), your contact details, your accommodation and flight info for Sint Maarten, and your recent employment information if it applies to you. The whole form takes about 8–12 minutes.
The Sint Maarten Tourism Bureau launched the Digital Embarkation & Disembarkation (ED) entry form to replace the legacy paper card most travelers used to fill out on the plane.
The form lives at entry.sx — the official Sint Maarten government portal, live since October 8, 2024.
The Sint Maarten ED form is designed to move arrivals through immigration faster while keeping the safety and compliance checks the country requires.
Moving to a fully digital Sint Maarten entry system means a faster, more efficient and more streamlined arrival at SXM.
Completing the Sint Maarten ED form before departure isn't yet mandatory — but is strongly recommended for a smoother arrival.
The system is supported by PJIAE (Princess Juliana Airport), the Ministry of Justice and the Ministry of TEATT.
Sint Maarten is committed to maintaining safety, security and efficiency for all travelers and residents.
The Sint Maarten ED form is mobile-friendly, takes under 12 minutes, and stores your details for return trips.
Use Google Chrome for the smoothest experience filling out the entry.sx form.
The Sint Maarten Entry Form is the official St. Maarten Digital Embarkation & Disembarkation ED Entry Form
Under the National Ordinance, every traveler entering St. Maarten must complete it truthfully.
You can fill out the entry form online here.
Yes. Residents and citizens must also complete the ED form.
The requirement applies to everyone entering St. Maarten.
Yes. Transit and transfer passengers are also required to complete the entry form.
Yes. You can still check in even if you have not completed the entry form.
One person may fill out the form on behalf of family members,
but each traveler must have their own individual form.
