Travel requirements for French Guiana
Everything a UK traveller needs to know before visiting French Guiana — passport and visa rules, recommended vaccines with lead times, and whether you need an International Driving Permit.
Entry requirements for French Guiana
Passport validity
Your passport must be valid for at least 3 months beyond the date you arrive.
Visas
British passport holders do not normally need a visa for short tourist stays.
Source: UK Foreign Travel Advice — French Guiana. Always confirm the latest requirements before you travel.
Vaccines for travel to French Guiana
Based on NaTHNaC TravelHealthPro guidance for UK travellers. Lead times assume protection is needed on the day you arrive.
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10 days before travelYellow Fever Required
Proof of vaccination required on entry under International Health Regulations.
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2 weeks before travelHepatitis A Recommended
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Tetanus / Diphtheria Recommended
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2 weeks before travelTyphoid Recommended
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2 weeks before travelChikungunya Consider
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Dengue Consider
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3 weeks before travelHepatitis B Consider
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4 weeks before travelRabies (Pre-exposure) Consider
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Tuberculosis (BCG) Consider
Driving in French Guiana
The UK government does not list French Guiana as requiring a UK International Driving Permit (IDP). If you plan to drive, check with the embassy of French Guiana and your car-hire company before you travel.
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