Travel advice for Martinique.

Here you will find important tips and useful information for Martinique.

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Martinique
Import local currency unlimited; the equivalent of EUR 10'000.00 or more must be declared
Import foreign currency unlimited; USD 10'000.00 (equivalent) or more must be declared
Export local currency unlimited; the equivalent of EUR 10'000.00 or more must be declared
Export foreign currency unlimited; EUR 10'000.00 (equivalent) or more must be declared

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Practical Information:

Capital

Fort-de-France

National language

Official language

French

Language capabilities

English

Voltage

220 volt; 2-pronged round plug / adapter required for 3-pronged plug

Opening hours

Banks

8.00 - 13.00 h and 15.00 - 17.00 h (Mon - Fri)

Stores

8.00 - 12.00 h and 14.00 - 18.00 h (Mon - Sat)
Some shops are closed on Saturday afternoon.

Health situation

Vaccination against diphtheria, tetanus, hepatitis A, polio and measles recommended.

Driving
  • Swiss driver's license accepted for car rentals if obtained at least 1 year previously, varies by rental company.

  • Minimum age for car rentals: 21 (varies by rental company).

  • Blood alcohol limit: 0.5 ‰.

Country code for calling Switzerland

00 41 (disregard '0' preceding Swiss area codes)

Swiss Embassy / Consulate

Paris (Frankreich), 142 Rue de Grenelle
Tel. +33 1 49 55 67 00

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