Immigration

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

Currency

The official currency in Saint-Pierre et Miquelon is the Euro (€). Banking establishments will provide currency exchange services. Most merchants accept Canadian (CAD) and American (USD) dollars. Major credit cards and traveller’s cheques are also widely accepted by most merchants. Cash machine available in St.Pierre and in Miquelon.

Business hours

La majorité des commerces sont ouverts du lundi au vendredi. En règle générale, les commerces sont fermés entre 12h et 13h30 et parfois le samedi après-midi, le dimanche et les jours fériés. Les taxes sont incluses dans les prix affichés. Businesses are open from Monday to Friday. Most of businesses are closed between noon and 1:30 PM, on Sundays and public holidays. Some also are closed on Saturday afternoons. All taxes are included in prices displayed.

Telephone

Calling to Saint-Pierre et Miquelon:
International calls: country code + 508 + 6 digit number.
From Canada & the USA: 0-11-508 + 6 digit number.
From France: 05 08 + 6 digit number.
SPM Telecom provides services for cellular phones users

Power

Your electrical appliances must be compatible with 220 volts. Come with an adaptor: French plugs are round.