How to Enter French Guiana
Do I need a passport or visa to enter?
Passports are required for U.S. citizens entering French Guiana, and should be valid for at least three months beyond the period of stay. Visas are generally not required for visitors planning to remain for 90 days or less. Anyone intending to stay more than 90 days must obtain the appropriate visa issued by the French Embassy or one of the French Consulates in the U.S., prior to departure for French Guiana. Visit the Embassy of France website for the most current visa information.If you are traveling for reasons OTHER than business and tourism - employment, study, internship, etc. - you may require a French visa for that purpose, which you should obtain before you leave the United States.
Vaccination: U.S. Citizens travelling, or transiting through French Guiana must have proof of yellow fever vaccination.
Special Travel Circumstances in French Guiana
French customs authorities enforce strict regulations concerning temporary importation into or export from France of items such as firearms, antiquities, medications, business equipment, sales samples, and other items. It is advisable to contact the Embassy of France in Washington, D.C., or one of France's consulates in the United States for specific information regarding customs requirements.
Customs authorities encourage the use of an ATA (Admission Temporaire/Temporary Admission) Carnet for the temporary admission of professional equipment, commercial samples, and/or goods for exhibitions and fair purposes. ATA Carnet Headquarters, located at the U.S. Council for International Business, 1212 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10036, issues and guarantees the ATA Carnet in the United States. For additional information call (212) 354-4480,
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