French Guiana Basics |
The Basics
Time: The time zone in French Guiana is GMT -3.
Electricity: The electric current is 220 volts (50 Hz), and round two- or three-prong plugs are used.
Money: The French Guiana currency is the Euro (€).
Currency Exchange Rates |
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| €1.00 = | US$ 1.48 | £ 0.90 | C$ 1.58 | A$ 1.63 | R 11.45 | € 1.00 | NZ$ 2.01 |
Language: The official language is French, and Guianese Creole is widely spoken.
Entry requirements for Americans: United States citizens must have a passport. A visa is not required for a stay of up to three months.
Entry requirements for UK nationals: British nationals must have a passport. A visa is not required for endorsed British Citizen passport holders. Visa exemption is for three months for passports endorsed British National (Overseas), British Overseas Territories Citizen and British Subject with the right of abode in UK.
Entry requirements for Canadians: Canadians must hold a passport for entry to French Guiana. A visa is not required for stays of up to three months.
Entry requirements for Australians: Australians must have a passport. No visa is required for a stay of up to three months.
Entry requirements for South Africans: South Africans must have a passport and a Schengen visa for travel to French Guiana.
Entry requirements for New Zealanders: New Zealand nationals must have a passport. No visa is required for a stay of up to three months.
Entry requirements for Irish nationals: Irish nationals must have a passport, but no visa is required.
Travel Health: A yellow fever vaccination is necessary when visiting French Guiana.
Communications: The international access code for French Guiana is +594. The outgoing code is 00 followed by the relevant country code (e.g. 0044 for the United Kingdom).