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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.
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Arrived April 23, 2022.. followed pre arrival procedures on Noonsite.. after anchoring we proceeded to the commercial dock just inside the jetty at the far south of the Harbor.. There is a dingy section on NE side of the dock. Visit the guard house. You will then be sent to Customs and Immigration just opposite the guard house. Told we can check out 24 hrs in advance. Everyone was super nice and inviting. Cheers!
Fogot to add.. while waiting on Customs paperwork, the Health Dept stopped to see our vaccination cards which had been previously submitted online.. Simple and easy. 🙂
I’m pleased to inform you that Statia is indeed OPEN to yachts – check out the government website for up to date info on quarantine policy/safe listed islands etc
https://www.statiagovernment.com/key-topics/covid-19/entry-policy
Also feel free to join our Statia Cruisers Facebook page for up to date information on sailing to, and diving in Statia!
https://www.facebook.com/groups/788315575365339/
No National Park Moorings to be seen now though the holding seems good and the Harbour Authority’s check-in/out fees are now at $35 (for two people on a 35′ yacht). Contrary to the Doyle Pilot Guide you can now clear out up to 24-hours before departure and you’d be well advised to do so; whilst posted Office hours are 08:00-17:00, we found that 09:30 to 15:30 were nearer to the actual hours.