Is Saint Barthélemy (French West Indies) safe to travel to?

Saint Barthélemy (French West Indies) has a practical risk score of 45/100 (Elevated). The government advisory level is "Low". Main risk drivers are civil unrest and violent incidents.

What are the main travel risks in Saint Barthélemy (French West Indies)?

The primary risk factors for travelers in Saint Barthélemy (French West Indies) are: civil unrest, violent incidents, transport reliability. Petty crime is rated 30/100 and violent incidents 55/100.

What is the current travel advisory for Saint Barthélemy (French West Indies)?

The U.S. Department of State advisory for Saint Barthélemy (French West Indies) is "Low" (score: 20/100). Level 1: Exercise normal precautions

What safety tips should I know before visiting Saint Barthélemy (French West Indies)?

Monitor local developments and avoid demonstrations or fast-changing border areas.

Saint Barthélemy (French West Indies)

Middle East

Higher risk than 60% of countries. Main concerns: civil unrest and violent incidents.

Government Advisory

Low

Level 1: Exercise normal precautions

Traveler Practical Risk

Elevated

Confidence: high. Main drivers: civil unrest, violent incidents, transport reliability.

Risk Profile

Score breakdown across 7 risk dimensions

📢Civil Unrest

Middle East avg: 7370

⚠️Violent Incident

Middle East avg: 6055

🚌Transport

Middle East avg: 6255

🎭Scams

Middle East avg: 6155

🔓Petty Crime

Middle East avg: 4030

🌊Natural Disaster

Middle East avg: 2424

🏥Health

Middle East avg: 2118

Practical advice

✓Monitor local developments and avoid demonstrations or fast-changing border areas.

Data Sources & Updates · Last updated 8/22/2024

Government Advisory: U.S. Department of State(fetched 3/22/2026)

Indicators: World Bank Governance & Stability Indicators (2024)

Recent update: Updated 2024-08-22 from refreshed advisory and traveler risk indicators.

Frequently Asked Questions — Saint Barthélemy (French West Indies)

Is Saint Barthélemy (French West Indies) safe to travel to?: Saint Barthélemy (French West Indies) has a practical risk score of 45/100 (Elevated). The government advisory level is "Low". Main risk drivers are civil unrest and violent incidents.
What are the main travel risks in Saint Barthélemy (French West Indies)?: The primary risk factors for travelers in Saint Barthélemy (French West Indies) are: civil unrest, violent incidents, transport reliability. Petty crime is rated 30/100 and violent incidents 55/100.
What is the current travel advisory for Saint Barthélemy (French West Indies)?: The U.S. Department of State advisory for Saint Barthélemy (French West Indies) is "Low" (score: 20/100). Level 1: Exercise normal precautions
What safety tips should I know before visiting Saint Barthélemy (French West Indies)?: Monitor local developments and avoid demonstrations or fast-changing border areas.

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