French Guiana Destination Guide
Overview of French Guiana French Guiana is situated on the north coast of South America and is part of the French Republic. Visitors can experience a world of foreign sights, cultures, and cuisine. Popular stops include the picturesque capital, Cayenne, and the Center Spatial Guyanais (Space Centre) in the city of Kourou. Dense rainforests cover much of the tiny country, making it a fantastic Eco-tourism destination. Nature lovers will also appreciate seeing leatherback turtles lay eggs at Awala-Yalimpopo, spotting exotic birds on the Kaw savannah and watching capuchin monkeys lying along the Sentier Molokoi de Cacao trail. The lovely Salvation Islands (Îles du Salut) lie just off the coast and make a tremendous setting for island holidays. Regarding its history, French Guiana was originally inhabited by indigenous Americans and settled by the French in the 17th century. Today, it's administered by a French representative based in Cayenne. The country uses the Euro currency, as it is part of the European Union, and its main industries are fishing, timber, and gold mining. Eco-tourism is a growing enterprise. Various ethnicities make up French Guiana's small population. The majority are Guianese Creole, Maroon, Amerindian, and French. For the most part, the country's people inhabit the more developed coastal areas. French is the official language, though Creole is widely spoken. Roman Catholicism is the main faith.
Key Facts
Language: The official language is French, and Guianese Creole is widely spoken. Passport/Visa: All visitors to French Guiana must hold an onward or return ticket and valid travel documentation for their next destination. They must also have sufficient funds to cover their stay in the country, or a lodging certificate. Schengen Visas are valid for French Guiana, provided they are endorsed 'also valid for French Guiana.' A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required to enter French Guiana. It is highly recommended that visitors' passports have at least six months validity remaining after their intended dates of departure, as immigration officials often apply different rules to those stated by travel agents and official sources. Currency: French Guiana uses the Euro (EUR). Electricity: The electric current is 220 volts, 50Hz. Round two or three-prong plugs are used.
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Travel to French Guiana Health Notes when travelling to French Guiana A yellow fever vaccination is necessary when visiting French Guiana. Customs in French Guiana Social mores and etiquette in French Guiana reflect its colonial history. European values permeate the country, and western travellers - if they ignore the heat - should feel very much at home. Duty Free in French Guiana Visitors to French Guiana may import the following without incurring duty: 1,000 cigarettes, one bottle of liquor, and an amount of perfume, film, and gifts reasonable for personal use. Communication in French Guiana 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). Passport/Visa Note All visitors to French Guiana must hold an onward or return ticket and valid travel documentation for their next destination. They must also have sufficient funds to cover their stay in the country, or a lodging certificate. Schengen Visas are valid for French Guiana, provided they are endorsed 'also valid for French Guiana.' A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required to enter French Guiana. It is highly recommended that visitors' passports have at least six months validity remaining after their intended dates of departure, as immigration officials often apply different rules to those stated by travel agents and official sources. Entry Requirements Entry requirements for Americans: US citizens must have a passport that is valid for the period of intended stay in French Guiana. No visa is required for stays up to 90 days.
Entry requirements for Canadians: Canadian citizens must have a passport that is valid for the period of intended stay in French Guiana. No visa is required for stays for a maximum stay of 90 days.
Entry requirements for UK nationals: British citizens must have a passport valid for the period of intended stay in French Guiana. A visa is not required for passports endorsed British Citizen. No visa is required for holders of passports endorsed British National (overseas), British Overseas Territories Citizen (containing a Certificate of Entitlement to the Right of Abode issued by the United Kingdom), and British Subject (containing a Certificate of Entitlement to the Right of Abode issued by the United Kingdom) for 90 days.
Entry requirements for Australians: Australian citizens must have a passport that is valid for the period of intended stay in French Guiana. No visa is required for stays up to 90 days.
Entry requirements for Irish nationals: Irish citizens must have a passport that is valid for the period of intended stay in French Guiana. No visa is required for nationals of Ireland.
Entry requirements for New Zealanders: New Zealand citizens must have a passport that is valid for the period of intended stay in French Guiana. No visa is required for 90 days.
Entry requirements for South Africans: South Africans require a passport that is valid for the period of intended stay, and a Schengen visa, to enter French Travel guideGuiana. by wordtravels.com © Globe Media Ltd. By its very nature much of the information in this travel guide is subject to change at short notice and travellers are urged to verify information on which they're relying with the relevant authorities. Travmarket cannot accept any responsibility for any loss or inconvenience to any person as a result of information contained above. Event details can change. Please check with the organizers that an event is happening before making travel arrangements. We cannot accept any responsibility for any loss or inconvenience to any person as a result of information contained above.
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Tourist Offices French Guiana Tourist Office in Cayenne, +33 594 39 6883 or [email protected]
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French Guiana Embassies In the United States: French Guiana Embassy, Washington, United States: +1 202 944 6000 or [email protected]
In Canada: French Guiana Embassy, Ontario, Canada: +1 613 789 1795. In the United Kingdom: French Guiana Embassy, London, United Kingdom: +44 207 073 1000. In Australia: French Guiana Embassy, Canberra, Australia: +61 2 621 160100 In Ireland: French Guiana Embassy, Dublin, Ireland: +353 1 277 5000. In New Zealand: French Guiana Embassy, Wellington, New Zealand: +64 4 384 2555. In South Africa: French Guiana Embassy, Pretoria, South Africa: +27 12 425 1600.
Foreign Embassies in French Guiana Canadian Embassy Canada Embassy, Georgetown, Guyana (also responsible for French Guinea): +592 227 2081. British Embassy British Embassy, Paris (also responsible for French Guinea): +33 1 4451 3100
Australian Embassy Australia Mission, Port-of-Spain, Trinidad and Tobago (also responsible for French Guinea): +1 868 822 5450.
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Currency French Guiana uses the Euro (EUR).
Exchange rate for 1 EUR - Euro 1.12 BMD 1.12 USD 0.77 GBP 121.65 JPY 1.46 CAD 1.10 CHF Bermudan Dollar U.S. Dollar U.K. Pound Sterling Japanese Yen Canadian Dollar Swiss Franc 1.54 AUD 28.05 UAH 377.26 KZT 1,682.21 LBP 0.80 LYD 7.66 BOB Australian Dollar Ukrainian Hryvnia Kazakhstani Tenge Lebanese Pound Libyan Dinar Bolivian Boliviano 120.52 NPR 0.43 OMR 4.07 QAR 1.54 SGD 9.26 SEK 7.41 TTD Nepalese Rupee Omani Rial Qatari Rial Singapore Dollar Swedish Krona Trinidad Tobago Dollar 11.15 VEF 51.20 DOP 7.51 HRK 20.82 MXN 654.97 XOF 3.54 PGK Venezuelan Bolivar Dominican Peso Croatian Kuna Mexican Peso West African CFA Franc Papua New Guinean kina 1.12 BSD 2.36 FJD 25.29 HNL 123.47 DZD 1,330.84 MMK 12.50 BWP Bahamian Dollar Fiji Dollar Honduran Lempira Algerian Dinar Myanma Kyat Botswana Pula 3.76 PEN 774.75 CLP 534.10 AMD 27.00 CZK 22.32 MDL 138.84 ISK Peruvian Nuevo Sol Chilean Peso Armenia Dram Czech Koruna Moldova Lei Icelandic Krona 3,282.94 UZS 4.31 ILS 0.79 JOD 0.34 KWD 35.02 UYU 39.68 MUR Uzbekistan Sum Israeli New Sheqel Jordanian Dinar Kuwaiti Dinar Uruguayan Peso Mauritian Rupee 31.85 NIO 9.32 NOK 4.38 PLN 4.19 SAR 163.12 LKR 39.79 THB Nicaraguan Córdoba Norwegian Krone Polish Zloty Saudi Riyal Sri Lanka Rupee Thai Baht 4.10 AED 4.02 BRL 4.52 RON 8.68 HKD 656.46 XAF 25,106.99 VND U.A.E Dirham Brazilian Real Romanian New Leu Hong Kong Dollar Central African CFA Franc Vietnamese Dong 15.58 ARS 3.01 XCD 8.75 GTQ 10.92 MAD 0.42 BHD 1.12 PAB Argentine Peso East Caribbean Dollar Guatemalan Quetzal Moroccan Dirham Bahrain Dinar Panamanian Balboa 1.67 AZN 3,482.98 COP 76.30 KGS 312.53 HUF 8.79 TJS 15,285.70 IDR Azerbaijan Manat Colombian Peso Kyrgyzstan Som Hungarian Forint Tajikistan Ruble Indonesian Rupiah 9.92 EGP 1,330.60 KRW 6,333.44 PYG 4.65 MYR 601.85 CRC 1.64 NZD Egyptian Pound South Korean Won Paraguayan Guaraní Malaysian Ringgit Costa Rican Colón New Zealand Dollar 117.01 PKR 74.62 RUB 17.43 ZAR 2.37 TND 2.23 BBD 1.96 BGN Pakistani Rupee Russian Rouble South African Rand Tunisian Dinar Barbadian Dollar Bulgarian Lev 3.30 TRY 52.08 PHP 36.44 TWD 219.51 NGN 119.70 XPF 4.37 GHS Turkish Lira Philippine Peso New Taiwan Dollar Nigerian Naira CFP Franc Ghanaian Cedi 139.55 JMD 2.01 ANG 1.54 BND 123.51 RSD 7.35 CNY 22,229.06 BYR Jamaican Dollar Neth. Antillean Guilder Brunei Dollar Serbian Dinar Chinese Yuan Belarussian Ruble 7.43 DKK 3.84 TMT 75.14 INR
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Overview of the Attractions in French Guiana
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Public Holidays in French Guiana 2020 2021 New Year's Day Fri. January 1 Fri. January 1 Ash Wednesday Fri. February 26 Wed. February 17 Easter Monday Tue. April 13 Mon. April 5 Labour Day Sat. May 1 Sat. May 1 Victory Day Sat. May 8 Sat. May 8 Ascension Day Fri. May 21 Thu. May 13 Whit Monday Tue. June 1 Mon. May 24 Abolition of Slavery Thu. June 10 Thu. June 10 Bastille Day Wed. July 14 Wed. July 14 Assumption Sun. August 15 Sun. August 15 All Saints' Day Mon. November 1 Mon. November 1 Armistice Day Thu. November 11 Thu. November 11 Christmas Day Sat. December 25 Sat. December 25 Good Friday Sat. April 10 Fri. April 2
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