Statia - Facts

Statia (St. Eustatius) FAQs

Pre-Arrival Boat: Pre-register with SailClear. See Clearance for full details.
Pre-Arrival Crew: Visas are not required by nationals from a number of countries. Most visitors are allowed to stay for up to 90 days. See Immigration for more details.
Where can I enter? There is one Port of Entry, which is Oranjestad. See Clearance for additional details.
Are fees high to enter by yacht? There is no charge for Customs and Immigration. There are Port taxes and Marine Park fees. See Fees for more details.
What security concerns should I know about? Statia is a very safe island. Use the normal Caribbean precautions. See Security for more information.

Statia (St. Eustatius) Facts for Sailors

• St Eustatius is now part of the Netherlands and known as Statia (pronounced "STAY-SHA").
• The island lies north of St Kitts in the Leeward Island chain and is just 5 miles long and 2.5 miles wide.
• The population of Statia is just under 4,000. The official language is Dutch, though English is spoken and school and used widely. An English-based Creole is also spoken.
• The official currency in Statia is the US dollar. For more info see General Info – Money.
• Statia is in Atlantic Standard Time (GMT-4).
• Weather is Statia is dry and sunny with light SE trades. For more info see weather.
• The only anchorage is off the main village of Oranjestad, in Oranje Baai. The swell usually makes itself felt.
• Services are quite basic. For more info see Yachting Essentials.