Martinique

Martinique uses 220V, 50Hz with sockets and plugs Type C, Type D and Type E.

Martinique uses the euro (symbol: €), code EUR.

Banknotes come in denominations of 500, 200, 100, 50, 20, 10 and 5 euros. Euro is subdivided into 100 cents. Coins come in denominations of 2 and 1 euros and 50, 20, 10, 5, 2 and 1 cents.

Tipping is usually not expected in Martinique. However, if you are satisfied with the service provided you can show your appreciation by leaving a small ‘extra’ tip. Receipts usually include a service charge. If there is a service charge there is no need to tip.

Automatic teller machines (local names: Guichet automatique bancaire (GAB) or distributeur automatique de billets (DAB)) are rare in Martinique. Your best bet is to look for them in large cities and community places.

You do not need a chip & PIN card to use an ATM — your standard magnetic card will work fine.

Internet speed in Martinique is on average 5.2 Mbps.

WiFi coverage in Martinique is very low. It's quite hard to find one.

You can buy a SIM card for about €7.45, which includes 1 GB of data plan. You can choose from 3 telecoms: Digicel, Only or Orange.

Martinique uses GSM mobile networks .

If you don't want to buy SIM card in Martinique upon arrival, make sure to check the roaming charges with your telecom provider before your departure so there are no surprises when you return home.

To call Martinique, dial +, then 596 (the country code for Martinique), then the area code (without the initial 0) and the local number.

Homosexuality is legal in Martinique.

Same-sex couples can be married like everyone else.

The following vaccinations listed for this country are recommended for your protection and to prevent the spread of infectious diseases.