Practical tipsIdentification documentsOn arrival in St-Pierre et Miquelon, visitors must present the following documents : - Citizens from the European Community (French included) : provide a valid passport, necessary for transit into Canada.
- Canadian citizens : provide an official photo identification card.
- Other nationalities : provide a valid passport and may need a visa (depending on the nationality).
Make sure that any children either have their own passport or ID card or are registered on yours.
If in doubt, please contact the immigration : tel : (508) 41 15 55- fax : (508) 41 24 79. PHONE calls from and to SPMFrom North America to SPM: 011 508 + number From SPM to North America: 001 + area code + number From SPM to metropolitan France / France Metropolitan to SPM: dial 10 digits
CautionCanadian and American calling cards can’t be used on the islands. You can buy prepaid calling cards (to be used in telephone booths) for sale in different places in town. 1 - 800 and French «numéros verts» can’t be accessed from the islands.
You can use your Canadian cell phone while in Saint Pierre. The reception from nearby Newfoundland is generally good depending on your location. Cell phones in mainland France does not work on the LAN. Get the right plugYour electrical appliances must be compatible with 220 volts.Come with an adaptor : French plugs are round. Some hotels or B&B’s still have 110 volts, please check ! PURCHASESMajor credit cards, American and Canadian dollars and traveller cheques are generaly accepted. The European Euro (€) is the legal tender. Cash machines are also available on the islands. set your watchWhen it is 12:00 in St.Pierre it is: public HOLIDAYSThere are 11, as in France. These are the 1st January, the 1st and 8th May, Easter Monday, Ascension day, Whit Monday, the 14th July, the 15th August, the 1st and 11th November and the 25th December. On these days Government Departments, banks, shops … are, in the main, closed
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