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French Guiana Travel Advisory

Q: Is it safe to travel to French Guiana right now?

The U.S. Department of State currently rates French Guiana at Level 1 — Normal Precautions. Exercise normal precautions in French Guiana. Read the country information page for additional information on travel to French Guiana.

Q: Do U.S. citizens need a visa for French Guiana?

Visa requirements for French Guiana depend on your passport and length of stay. Use TravelSafe's free Visa Checker to see the latest entry rules, passport validity requirements, and any visa-on-arrival options.

Cayenne

Normal Precautions

By TravelSafe Research TeamLast updated 2025-01-16Source: U.S. State Department ↗

CapitalCayenne

LanguageFrench

CurrencyEUR · euro

TimezoneUTC-03:00

Normal PrecautionsUpdated 2025-01-16

Risk Level1 / 4

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Exercise normal precautions in French Guiana. Read the country information page for additional information on travel to French Guiana. If you decide to travel to French Guiana: Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency. Follow the Department of State on Facebook and X/Twitter . Review the Country Security Report for French Guiana. Prepare a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the Traveler’s Checklist . Visit the CDC page for the latest Travel Health Information related to your travel.

Emergency

General

112

Tap any number to call from a mobile device

Essential Phrases

General

Excusez-moi

ex-koo-ZAY mwa

Excuse me

Combien?

kom-bee-YEN

How much?

Je voudrais acheter

zhuh voo-DREH ahsh-TEH

I want to buy...

Non

NOHN

S il vous plait

see voo PLEH

Please

Ou est?

oo eh

Where is...?

Oui

WEE

Yes

Greetings

Bonjour

bohn-ZHOOR

Hello

Merci

mehr-SEE

Thank you

Emergency

Aide!

eh-DEH

Help!

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it safe to travel to French Guiana right now?

The U.S. Department of State rates French Guiana at Level 1 (Normal Precautions) as of the current advisory. Exercise normal precautions in French Guiana. Read the country information page for additional information on travel to French Guiana.

Do U.S. citizens need a visa for French Guiana?

Visa requirements depend on your passport and length of stay. Use TravelSafe's free Visa Checker (linked in the Visa Requirements section above) to see the latest entry rules, passport validity requirements, and any visa-on-arrival options.

What are the emergency numbers in French Guiana?

Emergency services in French Guiana: General 112. Tap any number in the Emergency section above to call directly from a mobile device.

Is French Guiana safe for solo travelers?

With the current advisory at Level 1 (Normal Precautions), French Guiana is generally manageable for prepared solo travelers. Standard precautions apply: share your itinerary, keep digital copies of your passport, and register with STEP (step.state.gov).

Always cross-check with official sources: travel.state.gov · cdc.gov

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