Immigration Services Relocate as Simpson Bay Pier Renovation Intensifies

St. Maarten's Immigration Services will temporarily relocate to the Princess Juliana International Airport (PJIA) Ferry Dock beginning Wednesday, October 7, 2026, as reconstruction and renovation work at Simpson Bay Pier enters a new and more intensive phase. Starting on that date, the Simpson Bay Pier area will no longer be accessible to the public while construction work is actively carried out. The move is a direct response to the operational constraints created by the ongoing renovation project at the pier. Travelers and residents who would normally use Simpson Bay Pier for immigration processing will need to redirect to the PJIA Ferry Dock location during this period. Authorities have communicated the change in advance to allow the public and affected parties to plan accordingly. The renovation project signals continued investment in St. Maarten's maritime and transportation infrastructure, though it will cause temporary disruption to normal pier access.