A few facts

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Status
French Overseas Collectivity

Customs clearance can be found at:
• Gustavia



Currency : Euro

Telephone
The country code for St. Barth is +590. The 10-figure numbering system is the same as in mainland France. All local numbers begin with 0590. Local mobile numbers begin with 0690.

Tourism information
Comité Territorial du Tourisme de Saint-Barthélemy www.saintbarth-tourisme.com


Getting around

TAXIS
2 stations :
• Airport
• Gustavia, Quai de la République (on the waterfront, by the ferry terminal)

CAR RENTAL
Rental cars and scooters (helmet mandatory) are available for hire at the airport and Gustavia. Drive on the right. No traffic lights, beware slippery roads in rainy weather. Speed limit is 35-45 km/h island wide.

Emergency numbers

POLICE
+ 590 (0) 590 276 666

POMPIERS (Fire brigade - Dial) : 18
+ 590 (0) 590 276 613

SNSM (Sea Rescue)
+ 590 (0) 590 275 758
At sea: VHF channel 16, ask for CROSS.
On land: dial 196.

Zip code in St.Barths: 97133