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Saint Pierre and Miquelon: Compliance vs Regulatory Requirements for Travelers
As travelers prepare to enter Saint Pierre and Miquelon, it’s crucial to understand the compliance and regulatory requirements in place. Here’s a breakdown of what you need to know.
Admission to the Territory
To gain entry into the territory, passengers must present specific documents that are currently valid. These include:
- A passport
- A regular Canadian driver’s license
- A regular Canadian ID card
- A Certificate of Indian Status issued after December 15, 2009
- A Canadian permanent resident card
However, owners of a valid Canadian government-issued photo ID card traveling directly from Canada are exempt from passport and visa requirements for stays not exceeding 90 days in any 180-day period.
All other passengers must present a passport, with or without a visa, depending on their nationality. Each child must also have their own identification document.
Important Note: The following documents are not accepted:
- Citizenship certificate
- School or student card
- Health insurance certificate (Quebec-Ontario)
- Social insurance – MCP card
- Birth or baptismal certificate
- Photo or paper copy of any official document
If you’re unsure about the visa requirements, contact the Border Police for guidance.
Pets and Firearms
Traveling with pets requires special arrangements. Pets must be kept in a cage and transported outside, under the covered bridge, or inside at the ship’s entrance. A one-way pet ticket is required in addition to your passenger ticket.
Firearms transportation between Saint Pierre, Miquelon, and Langlade is regulated. Firearms must be unloaded and declared during ticket purchase, and weapons belonging to walk-on passengers must be handed over to the operation service before entering the ferry terminal.
Importing Fresh Foods, Plants, and Animals
If you plan to bring fresh foods, plants, or animals into Canada, make sure to read the guidelines carefully on the Automated Import Reference System (AIRS) website.
Exiting the Territory
A new measure requires minors not accompanied by a person holding parental authority to have an exit authorization permit (AST/autorisation de sortie du territoire). This applies to all minors whose ordinary place of residence is France, as well as trips involving a minor leaving French territory without being accompanied by a person holding parental authority.
For more information on traveling with children, visit the Saint-Pierre and Miquelon tourism website.