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Guadeloupe tourist visa

Some travellers can visit without a visa for up to 90 days in any 180-day period. Others need a visa that covers Guadeloupe.

Ways to get a Guadeloupe tourist visa

  1. Visa-free entry without a time limit

    No visa needed

    Citizens of European Union countries, European Free Trade Association countries, Andorra, Monaco and San Marino.

    Stay
    No time limit.

    Passports that qualify (3)

  2. Visa-free short visit by nationality

    No visa needed

    Citizens of the countries and territories listed for visa-free short visits, including Ecuador.

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

  3. 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.

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

  5. Short-stay visitor visa

    Visa needed

    Travellers who need a visa to visit Guadeloupe.

    Stay
    Up to 90 days.
    Fee
    €60; €35 for children aged 6 to 12.
    1. Apply at a French embassy or consulate in your country of residence.
    2. Apply for a visa that covers Guadeloupe.

Who needs it

Travellers who do not qualify for a visa exemption need a visa for Guadeloupe.

Who doesn't

Citizens of the listed visa-exempt countries, and holders of certain visas or residence permits, can visit without a separate visa. Citizens of European Union and European Free Trade Association countries, Andorra, Monaco and San Marino can enter and reside without a time limit.

How to apply

  1. Apply at a French embassy or consulate in your country of residence.
  2. Apply for a visa that covers Guadeloupe.

Good to know

  • For visa-free short visits, stay no more than 90 days in any 180-day period.
  • A standard Schengen short-stay visa does not cover Guadeloupe, except under the specific exemptions listed.
  • A visa marked “départements français d’Amérique” covers Guadeloupe 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.
  • A Guadeloupe visa does not by itself cover the Schengen Area.

Questions

Do I need a tourist visa for Guadeloupe?

Travellers who do not qualify for a visa exemption need a visa for Guadeloupe. Citizens of the listed visa-exempt countries, and holders of certain visas or residence permits, can visit without a separate visa. Citizens of European Union and European Free Trade Association countries, Andorra, Monaco and San Marino can enter and reside without a time limit.

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

There are 5 options: Visa-free entry without a time limit (no visa at all); Visa-free short visit by nationality (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 visa (no visa at all); Short-stay visitor visa (a visa from an embassy).

Who can go to Guadeloupe without a tourist visa?

Citizens of European Union countries, European Free Trade Association countries, Andorra, Monaco and San Marino. Citizens of the countries and territories listed for visa-free short visits, including Ecuador. Holders of a long-stay visa or residence permit issued by France or another Schengen Area country. Citizens of Bahrain, China, India, Indonesia, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, South Africa and Thailand who hold a multiple-entry visa issued by France, valid for between 6 months and 5 years.

How long can I stay on a Guadeloupe tourist visa?

Up to 90 days for a short-stay visa.

How much does a Guadeloupe tourist visa cost?

€60; €35 for children aged 6 to 12.

How do I apply for a Guadeloupe tourist visa?

1. 1. Apply at a French embassy or consulate in your country of residence. 2. 2. Apply for a visa that covers Guadeloupe.

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

For visa-free short visits, stay no more than 90 days in any 180-day period. A standard Schengen short-stay visa does not cover Guadeloupe, except under the specific exemptions listed.

Does my passport change whether I need a tourist 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 tourist 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 tourist visa rules?

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

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