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French Guiana visa requirements for Croatian citizens

Croatian citizens can visit, live and work in French Guiana without a visa.

Passport

HRV

Croatia

Going to

GUF

French Guiana

Free to visit, live and work

EU, EEA and Swiss citizens can visit without a visa.

Visa
Not required
Fee
Free
Last updated
11 November 2026

What to do

  1. Check your passport is valid for the whole stay, ideally six months beyond it.

  2. Carry proof of onward travel and of funds; border officers can ask for both.

  3. Note the maximum stay and count your days in French Guiana.

Ways into French Guiana

Get a visa before travel unless you qualify to enter visa-free.

  • Visa not required For your passportEuropean citizen entryEU, EEA and Swiss citizens can visit without a visa.
    Fee
    Free

    How to apply

    1. Carry a valid passport or national identity card.
    2. Show it when asked during travel or identity checks.

    Documents required

    • Valid passport or national identity card
    • Yellow fever certificate required for travellers over one year old, unless medically contraindicated. vaccine
    • These citizens also do not need a long-stay visa.
    • Check the rules for living there if you plan a longer stay.
    Official page
  • Visa not requiredResidence document entryA qualifying residence permit or long-stay visa lets you visit without another visa.
    Stay
    90 days
    Fee
    Free

    How to apply

    1. Check that your permit or long-stay visa qualifies.
    2. Check that it is still valid.
    3. Carry the original document and your passport.
    4. Show both at the border.

    Documents required

    • Passport
    • Valid residence permit or long-stay visa
    • Proof of travel purpose
    • Proof of accommodation
    • Proof of funds
    • 2 blank pages
    • Hotel booking
    • Yellow fever certificate required for travellers over one year old, unless medically contraindicated. vaccine
    • Stay at most 90 days in any 180 days.
    • A short-stay Schengen visa alone does not qualify for this route.
    Official page
  • Visa on arrivalEmergency border visaFor rare urgent cases that prevented applying ahead, and some ship crew transits.
    Stay
    15 days
    Fee
    Fee required; amount not given

    How to apply

    1. Show why an unexpected urgent reason prevented applying ahead.
    2. Give your travel document and passport photo.
    3. Give fingerprints and pay the required fee.
    4. Wait for the border officer's decision.

    Documents required

    • Proof of unexpected urgent reason
    • Accepted travel document
    • Passport photo
    • Ship operator's documents if needed
    • 2 blank pages
    • Fingerprints
    • Yellow fever certificate required for travellers over one year old, unless medically contraindicated. vaccine
    • Approval is not guaranteed; this is not a routine tourist service.
    • Transit stays last only as long as needed, within the 15-day limit.
    Official page
  • Visa requiredShort tourist visaFor tourists and private visitors who need a visa for French Guiana.
    Stay
    90 days
    Fee
    €60
    Processing
    15–45 days

    How to apply

    1. Choose French Guiana in France-Visas.
    2. Fill in and print your form and checklist.
    3. Book your visa appointment.
    4. Submit documents, pay fees and give fingerprints if needed.
    5. Check your visa's dates, entry count and destination.

    Documents required

    • Passport and copy
    • Application form and receipt
    • 2 recent passport photos
    • Travel plans
    • Proof of accommodation
    • Proof of funds
    • Documents from your personal checklist
    • Hotel booking
    • Fingerprints
    • Yellow fever vaccination is required for travellers over one year old, unless medically contraindicated. Carry the certificate; vaccination must be completed at least ten days before arrival. vaccine
    • Stay at most 90 days in any 180 days; paid work is not allowed.
    • Children aged 6–11 pay 35 EUR; children under 6 pay no visa fee.
    Official page
  • Visa requiredLong visitor visaFor longer private stays without paid work, when a visa is needed.
    Fee
    €99

    How to apply

    1. Choose French Guiana and private stay in France-Visas.
    2. Prepare the visitor documents on your checklist.
    3. Submit your application at the assigned centre or consulate.
    4. Follow your visa's instructions after arrival.

    Documents required

    • Passport and copies
    • Application form
    • 2 recent passport photos
    • Proof of personal finances
    • Proof of accommodation
    • Medical cover
    • Written promise not to work
    • Hotel booking
    • Travel insurance
    • Fingerprints
    • Yellow fever certificate required for travellers over one year old, unless medically contraindicated. vaccine
    • Your visa sets the length of your stay.
    • Choose French Guiana; arrival rules may differ from mainland France.
    Official page
Sources (23)Last updated 11 November 2026

Coming from Croatia

  • Plugs C EAdapter for some
  • MoneyEUR €Same as home
  • Time−4h
  • DrivingOn the rightSame as home
  • LanguageFrench
  • Emergency112 police

Planning your French Guiana trip

  • Guiana Space CentreNear Kourou, it offers free tours twice a day and a museum with an entry charge. Check the rocket launch schedule.
  • CayenneThe capital has museums and colonial architecture.
  • Îles du SalutVisit these former prison islands by boat from Kourou. Devil's Island itself is closed to visitors.
  • Plage les HattesThis beach at Awala-Yalimapo is the world's most important nesting site for giant leatherback turtles.
Read the full French Guiana guide
French Guiana

About French Guiana

French Guiana is an overseas department of France on the northeast coast of South America.

Capital
Cayenne
Money
Euro (€)
Languages
French
Time zone
UTC-03:00
Cars drive on the
right side
Calling code
+594
Read the French Guiana guide

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Questions

Do croatian citizens need a visa for French Guiana?

Croatian citizens can visit, live and work in French Guiana without a visa.

Do other Europe passports get easier entry to French Guiana?

San Marino and Ukraine can enter without applying before they travel.

Which countries near French Guiana are easier for croatian citizens?

Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile Colombia, and 3 more let croatian citizens in without applying before travel.

What should I carry to French Guiana?

Check your passport is valid for the whole stay, ideally six months beyond it. Carry proof of onward travel and of funds; border officers can ask for both.

What money is used in French Guiana?

Euro (€). Carry some cash for arrival, especially if a visa fee is paid at the border.

What language do people speak in French Guiana?

French.

How strong is the Croatia passport?

It ranks #6 and reaches 156 destinations without applying ahead.

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