French Guiana (France) — Entry Requirements

Visa-free entry (Schengen short-stay) British passport

Cost Free Free

Processing time N/A — no advance application required for short tourist stays; your passport is stamped on arrival at the border

How long you can stay Up to 90 days in any 180-day period, counted cumulatively across the whole Schengen Area

Last checked 2026-10-18We scan official government sources daily to keep this as up to date as possible

Passport validity: Must be valid for at least 3 months beyond your planned departure date from the Schengen Area, and have been issued within the last 10 years
Proof of onward travel: May be checked at the border — a return or onward ticket out of the Schengen Area
Proof of accommodation: May be requested at the border — a hotel booking confirmation or proof of the address where you'll be staying
Proof of funds: Officials (Police aux Frontières) can ask visitors to show evidence of around €120 per day of the stay, a return ticket, or — if staying with someone — a signed accommodation declaration (attestation d'accueil), though checks are uncommon for UK tourists arriving with a hotel booking

Extra fees: No visa fee for short tourist stays. From the EU's planned ETIAS launch (expected from late 2026), British passport holders will need to apply online for a low-cost ETIAS travel authorisation before travelling to France and the rest of the Schengen Area — similar to the US ESTA
Departure tax: No separate cash departure tax — French airport and passenger charges are bundled into your flight ticket price

Health requirements: No specific vaccination requirements for travellers arriving from the UK
Vaccinations: French Guiana (France) vaccine recommendations (TravelHealthPro) ↗ NHS travel vaccination guidance ↗

Notes: Since Brexit, British passport holders visit France and the rest of the Schengen Area visa-free for tourism, business, or family visits of up to 90 days in any rolling 180-day period — but that allowance is shared across all Schengen countries combined, not reset at each border. There's nothing to apply for or pay in advance; just make sure your passport meets the 3-months-beyond-departure rule and carries enough blank pages. Keep an eye out for the EU's new ETIAS travel authorisation, which is expected to become mandatory for visa-exempt travellers like UK nationals.

Sources (1 official government page)

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Government travel requirements can change. Always verify on the official site before travelling.