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French Guiana visas

French Guiana tourist visa

Many nationalities can visit without a visa for up to 90 days in any 180-day period. Other travellers need a visa valid for French Guiana.

Ways to get a French Guiana tourist visa

  1. Visa-free short visit

    No visa needed

    Nationals of the listed countries and territories can visit without a visa.

    Stay
    Up to 90 days in any 180-day period.

  2. Unlimited visa-free entry for European nationals

    No visa needed

    Nationals of European Union and European Free Trade Association member states can enter and reside without a visa.

    Stay
    Unlimited.

  3. Unlimited visa-free entry for Andorra, Monaco and San Marino

    No visa needed

    Nationals of Andorra, Monaco and San Marino can enter and reside without a visa.

    Stay
    Unlimited.

    Passports that qualify (3)

  4. Visa-free visit with a long-stay visa or residence permit

    No visa needed

    Holders of a long-stay visa or residence permit issued by France or another Schengen Area country qualify.

    Stay
    Up to 90 days in any 180-day period.

  6. Short-stay visa from a French embassy or consulate

    Visa needed

    Travellers who need a visa can apply through a French embassy or consulate in their country of residence.

    Stay
    Up to 90 days.
    Fee
    €60 regular fee; €35 for children aged 6 to 12. No fee for children under 6, spouses of French nationals or family members of other European Union or European Free Trade Association nationals.
    1. Apply at a French embassy or consulate in your country of residence.
    2. Lodge an application for a visa valid for French Guiana.

Who needs it

Travellers who do not qualify for a visa exemption need a visa valid for French Guiana.

Who doesn't

Listed nationalities and some holders of French or Schengen visas or residence permits qualify for visa-free entry.

How to apply

  1. Apply at a French embassy or consulate in your country of residence.
  2. Lodge an application for a visa valid for French Guiana.

Good to know

  • For the 90-day visa exemption, keep your stay within 90 days in any 180-day period.
  • An ordinary Schengen short-stay visa does not cover French Guiana unless you qualify for the specific exemption below.
  • A visa marked "départements français d’Amérique" covers French Guiana and the other French territories in the Americas.
  • A visa marked "valable pour France sauf CTOM" covers the French territories in the Americas and Réunion.
  • If you are already in a part of France, applications can be lodged at the local prefecture.

Questions

Do I need a tourist visa for French Guiana?

Travellers who do not qualify for a visa exemption need a visa valid for French Guiana. Listed nationalities and some holders of French or Schengen visas or residence permits qualify for visa-free entry.

What are the ways to get a tourist visa for French Guiana?

There are 6 options: Visa-free short visit (no visa at all); Unlimited visa-free entry for European nationals (no visa at all); Unlimited visa-free entry for Andorra, Monaco and San Marino (no visa at all); Visa-free visit with a long-stay visa or residence permit (no visa at all); Visa-free visit with a qualifying French multiple-entry visa (no visa at all); Short-stay visa from a French embassy or consulate (a visa from an embassy).

Who can go to French Guiana without a tourist visa?

Nationals of the listed countries and territories can visit without a visa. Nationals of European Union and European Free Trade Association member states can enter and reside without a visa. Nationals of Andorra, Monaco and San Marino can enter and reside without a visa. Holders of a long-stay visa or residence permit issued by France or another Schengen Area country qualify. Nationals of the listed countries qualify if they hold a multiple-entry visa issued by France with validity between 6 months and 5 years.

How long can I stay on a French Guiana tourist visa?

Up to 90 days for a short stay.

How much does a French Guiana tourist visa cost?

The regular short-stay visa fee is €60. Children aged 6 to 12 pay €35. Children under 6, spouses of French nationals and family members of other European Union or European Free Trade Association nationals pay no fee.

How do I apply for a French Guiana tourist visa?

1. 1. Apply at a French embassy or consulate in your country of residence. 2. 2. Lodge an application for a visa valid for French Guiana.

What rules do I have to follow on a French Guiana tourist visa?

For the 90-day visa exemption, keep your stay within 90 days in any 180-day period. An ordinary Schengen short-stay visa does not cover French Guiana unless you qualify for the specific exemption below.

Does my passport change whether I need a tourist visa for French Guiana?

Yes. Rules depend on the country that issued your passport. Open the French Guiana visa page and choose your passport for a plain answer.

Can a tourist visa for French Guiana be refused?

Yes. Officials can refuse a visa or entry, even after you apply. Give true answers, bring the documents asked for, and keep proof of your onward trip and money.

Where do I check the latest French Guiana tourist visa rules?

On French Guiana's official immigration or foreign ministry website, or at its embassy. Rules change, so check close to your trip.

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