Security Status
- Normal precautions
- High degree of caution
- Avoid non-essential travel
- Do not travel
- Overview
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- Natural Disasters and Climate
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Overview
Overview
Overview
Security status
High Degree of Caution
Latest Travel Alert
There is a risk of malaria in French Guiana, particularly in the border areas. Risk is highest in the municipalities of Camopi, Saint Georges and Regina bordering Brazil and along the major rivers of the country.
You can find further information on prevention measures for malaria on the website of HSE.
Yellow fever is a risk to travellers to French Guiana.
You can find further information on the website of the WHO.
General Travel Advice
Irish citizens need a valid passport or passport card to enter French Guiana.
French Guiana is an Overseas Department of France and part of the European Union. Irish passports do not have a minimum validity requirement while travelling to the UK or within the EU. When travelling within Europe with an Irish passport, it should be valid for the duration of your stay.
Irish citizens do not require a visa to enter French Guiana.
Visitors to French Guiana are advised to follow the guidance of national and local authorities and stay fully informed of what's going on by monitoring local news and social media.
Emergency Assistance
The best help is often close at hand so if you have problems, try talking to your local contacts, tour operator representative or hotel management.
You can contact the emergency services in French Guiana by dialling 112. Specific emergency numbers are:
- Police: 17
- Fire brigade: 18
- Ambulance: 15
As there is no Irish Embassy or Consulate in French Guiana, we are limited in the help we can offer you in an emergency situation. However, if there is an emergency, or if you need help and advice, you can contact our Embassy in Paris on +331 44176700 or our Consular Assistance Unit at the Department of Foreign Affairs in Dublin on +353 1 408 2000.
Our tips for Safe Travels:
- Get comprehensive travel insurance that covers all your planned activities.
- Get a European Health Insurance Card.
- Register your details with us so that we can contact you quickly if there’s an unforeseen crisis like a natural disaster or a family emergency.
- Follow us on twitter @dfatravelwise for the latest travel updates.
- Read our ‘Know Before You Go’ guide.
Safety and Security
Safety and Security
Local Laws and Customs
Local Laws and Customs
Natural Disasters and Climate
Natural Disasters and Climate
Additional Information
Additional Information
Additional information
Entry requirements (visa/passport)
Entry requirements for Irish citizens traveling to French Guiana are the same as for travel to France. There is no need to obtain a visa (short stay or long stay) and the Irish passport must be valid up to the return date. No extra validity is required.
Health
- Check with your doctor well in advance of travelling (8 weeks) to see if you need any vaccinations for travel to French Guiana.
- Before travelling, the Department of Foreign Affairs strongly recommends that you obtain travel insurance which will cover all overseas medical costs, including medical repatriation/evacuation, repatriation of remains and legal costs. You should check any exclusions and, in particular, that your policy covers you for the activities you want to undertake.
Embassy contact
Embassy Contact
Please note that if you require urgent assistance while the Embassy is closed, contact the main Embassy number, 0033(0) 1 44 17 67 00, and leave a message on the Duty Officer voice mailbox.
This mailbox will be monitored regularly.
Embassy of Ireland
12 ave Foch
75116 Paris
(entrance 4 rue Rude)
France
Tel: +331 44176700
Fax: +331 4417 6750
Monday to Friday 09:30am - 12:00pm
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