French Guiana Passport Rules for UK Travellers
Quick answer: Your passport must have an expiry date at least 3 months after the date you plan to leave French Guiana. No visa needed for up to 90 days for tourism or business. Yellow fever certificate required to enter.
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French Guiana travel requirements at a glance
3 months after you leave
Not needed for up to 90 days
Certificate required to enter
No meat or milk products
Official source: GOV.UK French Guiana entry requirements.
Passport rules: quick summary
- Passport valid 3 months after leaving
- No visa for up to 90 days
- Yellow fever certificate required
- EU food import rules apply
Passport validity for French Guiana
GOV.UK says your passport must have an expiry date at least 3 months after the date you plan to leave French Guiana. You will be denied entry if your passport has been reported lost or stolen.
Count from the day you plan to leave, not the day you arrive.
Visas
French Guiana is an Overseas Department of France and part of the EU. You can visit without a visa for up to 90 days for tourism or business.
To stay longer, work or study, check the French visa website.
Health and customs
You must have a certificate to prove you've had a yellow fever vaccination to enter French Guiana.
You cannot take meat, milk or products containing them into EU countries, with some exceptions such as powdered baby milk.
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Frequently asked questions
Do I need 6 months on my passport for French Guiana?
No, but you need 3 months after you leave. GOV.UK says your passport must have an expiry date at least 3 months after the date you plan to leave French Guiana.
Do I need a visa for French Guiana?
No. You can visit French Guiana without a visa for up to 90 days for tourism or business.
Do I need a yellow fever vaccination for French Guiana?
Yes. GOV.UK says you must have a yellow fever vaccination certificate to enter French Guiana.