Guadeloupe Visa 2026: Entry Requirements, Safety & Travel Info

Information

Capital

Basse-Terre

Population

373,000

Currency

Euro (EUR €)

Languages

Français, Créole guadeloupéen

Continent

America

Calling code

+590

Timezone

America/Guadeloupe

Area

1,628 km²

Government

Overseas region and department of France

National day

14 July - Bastille Day

Internet domain

.gp

About

Guadeloupe is a French overseas region and department in the Caribbean. It mainly consists of two butterfly-shaped islands, Basse-Terre and Grande-Terre, renowned for their beaches, volcanoes, and tropical forests. It enjoys a high degree of local autonomy while subject to French law.

Safety

Risk level :Moderate risk level, with urban crime and natural hazards.

Risk areas

Pointe-à-Pitre - Minor crime and thefts

Crime(medium)

Avoid wearing visible valuables
Do not travel alone at night in urban areas

Terrorism(low)

Low risk, follow French alerts

Transport

Drive carefully, wear helmet for motorcycle

Natural risks(Cyclone, volcano, and earthquake risks)

Follow weather alerts, have an evacuation plan

Health(High-quality French healthcare system)

DTP vaccines, hepatitis A recommended
Mosquito protection against dengue and chikungunya

Practical tips

Register with the French travelers' registry
Comprehensive travel insurance
Respect local customs

Prefecture of Guadeloupe French Embassy Police Emergency

Cost of living

Accommodation

Studio city center900

1-bedroom apartment in the city center1,200

1-bedroom apartment in the suburb900

3-bedroom apartment in the city center2,000

3-bedroom apartment in the suburb1,500

Food

Inexpensive restaurant meal15

Meal for 2 at a mid-range restaurant40

McDonald's menu10

Local beer (0.5L)5

Cappuccino4

Water (1.5L)2

Bread (500g)2

Milk (1L)2

Eggs (12)3

Chicken (1kg)8

Apples (1kg)5

Bananas (1kg)2

Transport

Public transport ticket2

Monthly transport subscription60

Taxi ride (start)5

Taxi (1km)2

Gasoline (1L)1.50

Leisure

Fitness membership (monthly)60

Tennis court (1h weekend)20

Cinema10

Theater20

Health

General practitioner consultation50

Dentist consultation80

Antibiotic medications15

Cold medications (6 days)10

Others

High-speed internet (60 Mbps+)40

Mobile plan (calls + 10GB)30

Public services for 85m² apartment150

Jeans (Levis 501 or similar)60

Nike sports shoes80

International primary school (monthly)500

Practical information

Electricity

Voltage220V

Frequency50Hz

Plug typesType C, Type D

Emergency numbers

Police17

Ambulance15

Fire department18

Practical information

Driving side

Right

Tap water

safe

Tipping

5-10% or rounding up optional