Health & Emergencies
Sint Maarten offers basic medical infrastructure with limited care. For serious cases, evacuation to Puerto Rico is common.
The public system is limited and basic. Tourists should carry insurance with evacuation coverage.
Private care is limited and expensive for the infrastructure on offer.
| Service | Estimated Cost |
|---|---|
| General practice visit | 100-250 USD |
| Emergency room | 500-1,500 USD |
| Hospitalization (per day) | 1,500-4,000 USD |
| Emergency surgery | 8,000-30,000 USD |
| Ambulance | 300-600 USD |
| Raio-X | 150-400 USD |
| Exames de sangue | 100-300 USD |
* Approximate costs for private care. May vary by region and provider type.
Travel insurance is strongly recommended for Sint Maarten. Private hospitals typically require upfront payment or proof of insurance. Asteroid clients have immediate coverage and 24/7 support in their language.
The main emergency number in Sint Maarten is 911. Asteroid clients can also reach our 24/7 WhatsApp line for immediate multilingual assistance.
The public system is limited and basic. Tourists should carry insurance with evacuation coverage.
Costs vary by service type. A private clinic visit starts around 100-250 USD, while hospitalization can be substantially higher. Travel insurance covers these costs directly without upfront payment.
Pharmacies are limited; medication can be expensive and is not always available.
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