Do you need a passport for St Pierre and Miquelon?

No passport required. Canadian citizens visiting the islands need only an official government-issued photo ID. Locals speak European French, though many are also fluent in English. The euro is used on the island, although Canadian currency is accepted by most businesses.

Is St Pierre and Miquelon open to visitors?

Dominic LeBlanc, federal minister of intergovernmental affairs, announced Monday that fully vaccinated visitors from St-Pierre-Miquelon will be welcomed in Canada beginning Aug. 9, just like visitors from the United States. Travellers from the rest of the world would have to wait until Sept. 7, he added.

What is the size of Saint Pierre and Miquelon?

93.44 mi²
Saint Pierre and Miquelon/Area

Why does France still own St Pierre and Miquelon?

Under the terms of the Treaty of Paris (1763), which put an end to the Seven Years’ War, France ceded all its North American possessions, but Britain granted fishing rights to France along the Newfoundland coast, and as part of that arrangement returned Saint-Pierre and Miquelon to France.

Do Canadians need a visa for St Pierre and Miquelon?

Required documents to (re-)enter Canada French nationals residing in Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon and traveling directly from Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon : the passport is preferred but a national identification card is also accepted. All other nationalities: a valid passport with or without visa depending on the nationality.

Can I move to St Pierre and Miquelon?

Even though Saint Pierre & Miquelon is a territory of France, the region is not part of the Schengen Treaty and has its own immigration policy. Residents of most countries can travel to Saint Pierre & Miquelon visa-free, with citizens of the European Economic Area allowed to stay in the country for an unlimited time.

Can I go to St Pierre and Miquelon?

Most travelers to St. Pierre and Miquelon visit as part of a Newfoundland trip and take a ferry from the town of Fortune in Newfoundland, but it’s also possible to get here by flight. St. Pierre and Miquelon are considered part of France, but not part of the Schengen Area.

Where is the island of Miquelon in Canada?

Miquelon also known as Grande Miquelon, is one of the islands of the archipelago of Saint Pierre and Miquelon, an Overseas collectivity of France located in the Atlantic Ocean, 22 kilometres south of the coast of Newfoundland. Miquelon is situated between Le Cap Island to the north and Langlade Island to the south.

How big is the Saint Pierre and Miquelon archipelago?

3D image of the Saint Pierre and Miquelon archipelago. Located off the western end of the Newfoundland’s Burin Peninsula, the archipelago of Saint Pierre and Miquelon is composed of eight islands, totalling 242 square kilometres (93 sq mi), and of which only two are inhabited.

What did France do with Saint Pierre and Miquelon?

Under the terms of the Treaty of Paris (1763), which put an end to the Seven Years’ War, France ceded all its North American possessions, but Saint-Pierre and Miquelon were returned to France. France also maintained fishing rights on the coasts of Newfoundland ( French Shore ).

What kind of rocks are on Miquelon Island?

Its geology consists of slightly metamorphosed post- Ordovician volcanic rocks, mainly rhyolites with breccias, andesites and basalts. On the south of the Miquelon Island is a large lagoon known as the Grand Barachois, which is host to a large population of seals and other wildlife.