The short answer: you don't have to do anything to get a Saint Martin travel pass. It is issued automatically with every Cox's Bazar → Saint Martin ship ticket. This guide explains how it works for the 2026–27 season. For every rule in one place, see Saint Martin travel pass and rules.
What is the Saint Martin travel pass?
It is a government QR pass that comes on every ship ticket from Cox's Bazar to Saint Martin. It is how the government counts visitors against the daily limit, and it is checked at the Nuniarchhara jetty before boarding. Because it is issued with the ticket, anyone holding a genuine ticket from an approved ship already has it. A ticket without the QR travel pass is not valid.
Can I apply on the government website?
No. Visitors can't, and don't need to, apply for the travel pass themselves. The government travel pass website only shows data — how many visitors are going each day and which ships are operating. The pass is created when the ship ticket is issued.
Do I need a travel pass to come back?
No. The travel pass is only for the Cox's Bazar → Saint Martin leg. Returning from Saint Martin needs no travel pass — just your return ticket.
What you need to book the ticket
- Lead guest (one for every group of up to 5 passengers): full name as on the NID, NID number, date of birth, mobile number and email
- Other passengers: full name only (as on NID or birth certificate)
- Travel date and ship class
Example: 7 travellers = 2 groups, so 2 lead guests give full details and the other 5 give names only.
Step by step
- Choose your ship and date. Compare on the price page and the ships page.
- Share passenger details. If you book through our booking page, send the names and ID numbers on WhatsApp.
- Pay and receive the ticket. The QR travel pass is issued automatically with it.
- Carry ID and the QR. Report at the jetty at least 1 hour before departure. In November ships leave between 4 and 10 AM, changing daily with the tide.
Fees and limits to know
- The ৳100 environmental fee per visitor is already included in our ticket prices.
- About 3,500 visitors a day are allowed this season, so weekends and holidays fill first.
- Some operators allow at most five tickets per NID per day.
Common mistakes
- Giving a wrong name or NID — the ticket and pass are issued in those details and are checked at the jetty.
- Looking for a registration form on the government travel pass website — it only shows information; the pass comes with the ticket.
- Booking the return on a different ship without checking that operator's rules.
- Arriving late at the jetty — the departure time changes daily with the tide; late passengers are not refunded.
Rules can change. Read the full rules page and the complete travel guide. Bangla version: ট্রাভেল পাস ও নতুন নিয়ম.
Frequently asked questions
How do I get a Saint Martin travel pass?
You don't need to do anything separately — the QR travel pass is issued automatically with every Cox's Bazar → Saint Martin ship ticket. To book the ticket, for every group of up to 5 passengers we need one lead guest's name, NID number, date of birth, mobile number and email; for the others, just their names.
Do I need a travel pass to return from Saint Martin?
No. The travel pass is only for going from Cox's Bazar to Saint Martin. No travel pass is needed for the return trip.
Can I apply for the travel pass on the government website?
No. Visitors can't apply directly. The government travel pass website only shows information such as the daily visitor count and the list of operating ships. The pass is issued with the ticket.
Is the Saint Martin travel pass open for 2026–27?
Yes. The season opened on 1 November 2026 and ship tickets are on sale; each ticket comes with its travel pass. Visitors are limited to about 3,500 a day, so book early for weekends and holidays.
Can I board without a travel pass?
A genuine ticket from an approved ship already carries the QR travel pass. A ticket without it is not valid and you can be refused boarding, so buy only from authorized sellers.
Ship ticket holders get an exclusive hotel discount
Book your Saint Martin or Cox's Bazar hotel with TourVill and get a ticket-holder discount on the room rate. Share your budget and we'll send the best options on WhatsApp.