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Guadeloupe visas

Guadeloupe family visa

Long-stay visa fee rules include spouses of French citizens and children adopted by French citizens. Detailed family visa requirements are not given.

Ways to get a Guadeloupe family visa

  1. Long-stay visa for a French citizen's spouse

    Visa needed

    Spouses of French citizens applying for a long-stay visa; detailed eligibility requirements are not given.

    Stay
    More than 90 days.
    Fee
    No visa fee.
    1. Apply at a French embassy or consulate in your country of residence.
    2. Lodge an application for a long-stay visa.
  2. Long-stay visa for an adopted child

    Visa needed

    Children adopted by a French citizen who are applying for a long-stay visa; detailed eligibility requirements are not given.

    Stay
    More than 90 days.
    Fee
    €15.
    1. Apply at a French embassy or consulate in your country of residence.
    2. Lodge an application for a long-stay visa.

How to apply

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

Good to know

  • A fee exemption does not itself mean that a visa is unnecessary.
  • No separate rules for other dependants are specified.

Questions

Do I need a family visa for Guadeloupe?

Long-stay visa fee rules include spouses of French citizens and children adopted by French citizens. Detailed family visa requirements are not given.

What are the ways to get a family visa for Guadeloupe?

There are 2 options: Long-stay visa for a French citizen's spouse (a visa from an embassy); Long-stay visa for an adopted child (a visa from an embassy).

How long can I stay on a Guadeloupe family visa?

More than 90 days.

How much does a Guadeloupe family visa cost?

No visa fee for the spouse of a French citizen; €15 for a child adopted by a French citizen.

How do I apply for a Guadeloupe family visa?

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

Does my passport change whether I need a family visa for Guadeloupe?

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

Can a family visa for Guadeloupe 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 Guadeloupe family visa rules?

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

Can I change my family visa once I am in Guadeloupe?

Often you cannot switch visa type inside the country. Ask the immigration office before you travel if you might need to.

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