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Guadeloupe visas

Guadeloupe transit visa

Many passengers can connect through an airport without a visa if they stay in the international transit area. Some passengers still need an airport transit visa. Separate exemptions apply to crews and cruise passengers.

Ways to get a Guadeloupe transit visa

  1. Airport transit without a visa

    Transit without a visa

    Passengers staying only in the international airport transit area, except those required to hold an airport transit visa for European France.

  2. Airport transit visa

    Visa needed

    Passengers in the categories required to hold an airport transit visa for European France.

    1. Apply at a French embassy or consulate in your country of residence.
    2. Request the visa needed for your airport transit.

  3. Crew transit without a visa

    Transit without a visa

    Airline and ship crew members.

  5. Cruise transit with a qualifying visa or residence permit

    Transit without a visa

    Cruise passengers holding a visa for any French territory, or a residence permit for Andorra, Canada, Japan, Monaco, San Marino or the United States.

    Stay
    Up to 24 hours.

  6. Cruise transit while staying on board

    Transit without a visa

    Cruise passengers who do not leave the ship.

Who needs it

The same categories of passengers who need an airport transit visa for European France also need one for airport transit in Guadeloupe.

Who doesn't

Other passengers staying in the international airport transit area, airline and ship crew members, and qualifying cruise passengers can transit without a visa.

Changing planes

Can you stay airside?
Yes, without a visa if you stay in the transit area
Leaving the airport
The airport transit exemption only covers the international transit area. To leave that area and enter Guadeloupe, you need to meet an entry exemption or hold a visa that covers Guadeloupe.
Transit without a visa
Stay in the international airport transit area and do not fall within a category that needs an airport transit visa for European France. Separate exemptions cover airline and ship crews, qualifying cruise visits of up to 24 hours, and cruise passengers who stay on board.

Good to know

  • The airport transit exemption does not cover leaving the international transit area.
  • The 24-hour limit applies to the specified cruise exemptions, not to all airport connections.
  • The passenger categories that need an airport transit visa are not listed here.
  • No maximum airport connection time is given.

Questions

Do I need a transit visa for Guadeloupe?

The same categories of passengers who need an airport transit visa for European France also need one for airport transit in Guadeloupe. Other passengers staying in the international airport transit area, airline and ship crew members, and qualifying cruise passengers can transit without a visa.

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

There are 6 options: Airport transit without a visa (transit without a visa); Airport transit visa (a visa from an embassy); Crew transit without a visa (transit without a visa); Visa-free cruise visit by nationality (no visa at all); Cruise transit with a qualifying visa or residence permit (transit without a visa); Cruise transit while staying on board (transit without a visa).

Who can go to Guadeloupe without a transit visa?

Citizens of Bahrain, China, India, Indonesia, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, South Africa and Thailand travelling by cruise ship.

Can I stay inside the airport in Guadeloupe without a visa?

Yes, staying in the international transit area is allowed for most travellers. To leave the airport: The airport transit exemption only covers the international transit area. To leave that area and enter Guadeloupe, you need to meet an entry exemption or hold a visa that covers Guadeloupe.

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

The airport transit exemption does not cover leaving the international transit area. The 24-hour limit applies to the specified cruise exemptions, not to all airport connections.

Does my passport change whether I need a transit 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 transit 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 transit 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 transit 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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