French Guiana Travel Advice for British Nationals
Latest Travel Advice for French Guiana - If you are a national of the United Kingdom and travelling to French Guiana, always check the latest travel advice for French Guiana from any of the government travel advice websites:
- Australian Government Travel Advice for French Guiana
- British Government Travel Advice for French Guiana
- Canadian Government Travel Advice for French Guiana
- US Government Travel Advice for French Guiana
If you require information such as Guianan consulate contact details , visa info for French Guiana, and other travel information please use the dropdown menu, below.
Latest Travel Health Advice for French Guiana - Before travelling to French Guiana from the United Kingdom you should ensure that you are up to date with the correct medical and immunization requirements for French Guiana by learning more about Travel Health Advice for French Guiana.
Buy Travel Insurance for French Guiana - Purchase an appropriate travel insurance for French Guiana in the United Kingdom to meet hospital treatment, medical evacuation and almost any activities, for example adventure physical activities, which you propose to do in French Guiana.
Register Your Details At Local Guianan Embassy in the United Kingdom - Ahead of heading for French Guiana register your travel and contact info on the internet or at your local embassy or consulate when you first arrive in French Guiana, so they can speak to you in an emergency.
Tips on Travel Vaccinations for British Nationals Travelling to French Guiana
- Before leaving the United Kingdom to French Guiana, discuss your holiday plans with a health professional to make sure you have the appropriate vaccinations.
- Ensure to make an appointment with your doctor eight weeks before departing the United Kingdom.
- Research what diseases are prevelant in French Guiana before going.
- If vaccinations are unable to keep you immune from certain diseases look for preventative medications.
- Check online to see what vacinations are needed for certain areas in French Guiana.
- French Guiana may require you to take vaccinations, make sure you are able to provide proof of vaccinations.
- Inquire essential information on vaccinations for French Guiana, such as what vaccinations are needed and what diseases are prevalent prior to leaving the United Kingdom.
What Are The Things British CItizens Need to Know About The Guianan Local Laws?
When travelling in French Guiana, please remember you are subject to all local laws and penalties in French Guiana, including those that may appear harsh by British standards. We have listed some of the laws, which travellers to French Guiana need to know, however, there are other laws which you need to be aware of. Research local laws in before travelling.
If you are arrested or jailed in French Guiana, the staff from the British consulate can generally help you. However, remember the British consular staff cannot get you out of trouble or out of jail.
Drugs - Penalties for drug offences in French Guiana are severe. If you are convicted of drug offences in in French Guiana, you can get a long jail sentence.
When in French Guiana, it is always best to carry a photo ID, such as your passport or driver’s licence. Police may conduct random checks, particularly at borders.
What Are The Crimes Committed Against Tourists in French Guiana?
Petty theft in the form of pickpocketing, bag snatching, and scams are the most common crime tourists encounter in French Guiana. Incidents of petty theft in French Guiana are highest in Cayenne, which is one French Guiana’s biggest city and one of its most popular tourist destinations.
Be aware, there were some violent attacks against tourists in French Guiana by groups of young people. These attacks happened late at night around major tourist attractions.
As a general rule, to protect yourself from a crime:
- Avoid walking in quiet and poorly lit streets, especially at night.
- Keep your car doors locked.
- Keep luggage and valuables out of sight.
- Use ATMs in secure locations such as banks and shopping centres.
- Keep your ATM and credit cards in your sight.
- Monitor local sources for information about possible safety or security risks.
- Petty crime.
What Are The Things You Need to Know Before Travelling to French Guiana?
If you have a health condition, or you are pregnant, you may need specialist healthcare when in travelling in French Guiana. Check whether the health care providers in French Guiana can provide the healthcare you may need and ensure you have appropriate travel insurance for unexpected medical evacuation or local treatment.
The legal status and regulation of some medicines prescribed or purchased in the United Kingdom can be different in French Guiana. If you’re travelling with prescription or over-the-counter medicine, learn more about travelling with medicines in French Guiana. For further information on the legal status of a specific medicine, you will need to contact the Guianan embassy or consulate.
It is recommended to take out appropriate travel insurance for French Guiana to cover any unexpected emergencies. Not all travel insurance policies are the same and not all the travel insurance policies cover all health-related costs, for example, medical repatriation, ongoing medical treatment and non-urgent treatment. Read more about what your travel insurance should cover.
What Are The Pre-Travel Vaccines You Need to Be Aware of When Going to French Guiana?
You may be at risk for preventable diseases while travelling in French Guiana. Talk to a travel health professional about which medications or vaccines may be right for your upcoming trip to French Guiana.
- Yellow Fever - Yellow fever is a disease caused by a flavivirus from the bite of an infected mosquito.
- Tick-borne encephalitis - It is a viral disease that affects the central nervous system (brain and spinal cord).
- Measles - Measles is a highly contagious viral disease. It can spread quickly from person to person by direct contact and through droplets in the air.
- Hepatitis B - Hepatitis B is a disease of the liver spread through blood or other bodily fluids.
- COVID-19 - It can spread from person to person by direct contact and through droplets in the air.
- Influenza - Seasonal influenza occurs worldwide. The flu season usually runs from November to April in the northern hemisphere, between April and October in the southern hemisphere and year round in the tropics.