Saint Pierre and Miquelon Travel Guide

Saint Pierre and Miquelon, the small French archipelago off the coast of Newfoundland, is French territory but genuinely outside the Schengen Area, running its own distinct entry and exit rules. No tourist visa, business visa, work permit, or student visa is needed for stays of up to 90 days, and a passport needs to be valid for at least three months beyond your planned departure. A traveler arriving directly from Canada for a stay of 90 days or less can use official Canadian photo identification, a citizenship card, driver's license, or student card, instead of a passport, a notably relaxed arrangement reflecting the archipelago's proximity to and close ties with Canada.

Since 5 June 2026, the return trip to Canada has a new wrinkle: most visa exempt travelers from Saint Pierre and Miquelon now need an Electronic Travel Authorization, an eTA, to enter Canada by sea. The change specifically does not apply to cruise ship passengers, French citizens resident in Saint Pierre and Miquelon traveling directly to Canada, seafarers working commercial vessels like fishing boats, or US nationals and lawful permanent residents.