Saint-Pierre og Miquelon

Oversigt

St Pierre et Miquelon is a group of small French islands situated off the coast of North America. The islands are a hangover from French colonial influence, situated some 50km south of Newfoundland. The series of island are a geographic archipelago formed of eight islands, with St Pierre and Miquelon being the largest two. In total, the land area of the all the islands equates to 242sq.km. The two main islands are only separated by a narrow strait measuring 6km wide. The total population of the islands is around 6,000.

Sundhed, sygdomme og vaccination

There are no specific health concerns for St. Pierre and Miquelon. You should ensure that your routine vaccines (for influenza, chickenpox (or varicella), polio, measles/mumps/rubella (MMR), and diphtheria/pertussis/tetanus (DPT)) are up-to-date. Additionally, you may wish to get an influenza vaccine if you are travelling in flu-season (November to April).

There are a few general practitioners on the islands. Those who are there generally accept insurance. For serious emergencies, most locals are evacuated to facilities in Canada, so you should confirm that your insurance policy covers this.

Pas

Despite being part of France – and by extension the European Union – travellers from all nations will need a passport to get into St. Pierre and Miquelon as the only entry route passes through Canada. There is no minimum validity requirement for your passport.

Visum

European and Canadian travellers do not need a visa. Other non-European travellers are advised to check with their local French consulate or embassy to ascertain whether or not they require a visa.