Guyana Visa 2026: Entry Requirements, Safety & Travel Info

Information

Capital

Georgetown

Population

295,385

Currency

Euro (EUR €)

Languages

Français, Créole guyanais, Ndyuka

Continent

South America

Calling code

+594

Timezone

America/Cayenne

Area

83,534 km²

Government

Territorial Collectivity of French Guiana (region and department)

National day

14 July - Bastille Day

Internet domain

.gy

About

French Guiana is an overseas department and region of France located in South America. It is known for its dense Amazon rainforest and the Guiana Space Centre in Kourou. It is a unique territory with a young and multicultural population.

Safety

Risk level :High risk due to urban crime and illegal gold miners.

Risk areas

Cayenne and Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni - Violent crime and theftsBorder areas and gold mining zones - Insecurity and trafficking

Crime(High)

Avoid isolated neighborhoods at night
Do not carry valuables

Terrorism(Low)

Low risk, standard vigilance

Transport

Use licensed taxis, avoid informal carpooling

Natural risks(Flooding and heavy rains)

Follow Météo-France alerts

Health(System functioning but saturated)

Hepatitis A/B vaccines, yellow fever mandatory
Mosquito protection (chikungunya)

Practical tips

Ariane registration for travelers
Repatriation insurance
Increased vigilance in urban areas

Guyane Prefecture CTG Security

Cost of living

Accommodation

Studio city center250

1-bedroom apartment in the city center350

1-bedroom apartment in the suburb220

3-bedroom apartment in the city center700

3-bedroom apartment in the suburb450

Food

Inexpensive restaurant meal5

Meal for 2 at a mid-range restaurant30

McDonald's menu7

Local beer (0.5L)2

Cappuccino2.5

Water (1.5L)1

Bread (500g)1.5

Milk (1L)2

Eggs (12)3

Chicken (1kg)4

Apples (1kg)3

Bananas (1kg)1

Transport

Public transport ticket0.5

Monthly transport subscription20

Taxi ride (start)3

Taxi (1km)1

Gasoline (1L)1

Leisure

Fitness membership (monthly)40

Tennis court (1h weekend)0

Cinema6

Theater15

Health

General practitioner consultation25

Dentist consultation40

Antibiotic medications10

Cold medications (6 days)5

Others

High-speed internet (60 Mbps+)50

Mobile plan (calls + 10GB)15

Public services for 85m² apartment80

Jeans (Levis 501 or similar)50

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

unsafe

Tipping

not mandatory, round up the bill