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Before you travelÌý

No travel can be guaranteed safe. Read all the advice in this guide. You may also find it helpful to:Ìý

• ²õ±ð±ðÌýgeneral advice for women travellers
• read our guide on disability and travel abroad
• ²õ±ð±ðÌýgeneral advice for LGBT+ travellers
• read aboutÌýsafety for solo and independent travel
• see advice on volunteering and adventure travel abroad

Travel insuranceÌýÌý

If you choose to travel, research your destinations and get appropriate travel insurance. Insurance should cover your itinerary, planned activities and expenses in an emergency.Ìý

About FCDO travel adviceÌý

The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) provides advice about risks of travel to help you make informed decisions. Find out more about FCDO travel advice.ÌýÌý

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This information is for people travelling on a full ‘British citizenâ€� passport from the UK. It is based on the UK government’s understanding of Guadeloupe’s current rules for the most common types of travel.Ìý

Guadeloupe is an Overseas Department of France (‘Département d’Outre-Merâ€�). The authorities in Guadeloupe set and enforce entry rules. If you’re not sure how these requirements apply to you, contact the .  ÌýÌ�

Passport validity requirementsÌý

Your passport must have an ‘expiry dateâ€� at least 3 months after the date you plan to leave Guadeloupe.Ìý

Check with your travel provider that your passport and other travel documents meet requirements. Renew your passport if you need to.ÌýÌý

You will be denied entry if you do not have a valid travel document or try to use a passport that has been reported lost or stolen.Ìý

Visa requirementsÌý

Guadeloupe is an Overseas Department of France and so is part of the EU.Ìý

You can visit Guadeloupe without a visaÌýfor up to 90 days,Ìýfor tourism or business. To stay longer, to work or study, for business travel or for other reasons, check the on the French visa website.Ìý

UK residents of Guadeloupe �

Carry your residence document, as well as your passport, when entering or exiting Guadeloupe. If you have applied but not yet received your document, carry your certificate of application. You will have received this as an email. Ìý

Vaccine requirementsÌýÌý

You must have a certificate to prove you’ve had a yellow fever vaccination if you’re coming from .ÌýÌý

For full details about medical entry requirements and recommended vaccinations, see .Ìý

Customs rulesÌý

There are strict rules about . You must declare anything that may be prohibited or subject to tax or duty.Ìý

Taking food into GuadeloupeÌý

You cannot take . There are some exceptions such as powdered baby milk, baby food and special foods or pet feed required for medical reasons. Ìý

Taking money into GuadeloupeÌý

Check to bring them into Guadeloupe.Ìý

TerrorismÌýÌý

There is a high threat of terrorist attack globally affecting UK interests and British nationals, including from groups and individuals who view the UK and British nationals as targets. Stay aware of your surroundings at all times.   ÌýÌýÌ�

UK Counter Terrorism Policing has information and advice on and what to do in the event of a terrorist attack. Find out how to reduce your risk from terrorism while abroad.Ìý

Terrorism in GuadeloupeÌý

Although there is no recent history of terrorism in Guadeloupe, attacks cannot be ruled out.Ìý

CrimeÌý

Protecting yourself and your belongingsÌý

Avoid isolated areas, including beaches, after dark.  �

Do not carry large amounts of cash or wear expensive-looking jewellery or watches on the street. Put valuables and travel documents in a safety deposit box or hotel safe.  ÌýÌ�

Outdoor activitiesÌý

Swimming safetyÌý

See from the Royal Life Saving Society.Ìý

Scuba divingÌý

Diving schools may have limited resources and do not always observe safety and maintenance standards. Always: â¶Ä¯â¶Ä¯Ì�

• check a dive operator’s credentialsÌý
• check the conditions on your insurance policy â€� some policies require dive instructors to have certain qualificationsÌý
• make sure safety equipment is available on the boat, particularly oxygenÌý
• ask about safety precautions, including the ability to transfer divers to a hyperbaric chamberÌý

If you have not had any previous diving experience, check what to do if something goes wrong, including how to call for help while at sea.Ìý

Transport risksÌý

Road travelÌý

If you are planning to drive in Guadeloupe, see information on driving abroad and check the as French driving rules apply. The guide lists driving regulations and other legal requirements you need to be aware of.Ìý

Check with the local authorities or your car hire company what documents you need. You may need an international driving permit (IDP) as well as your UK driving licence.Ìý

Extreme weather and natural disastersÌý

Find out what you can do to prepare for and respond to extreme weather and natural hazards.Ìý

HurricanesÌýÌý

The hurricane season in Guadeloupe normally runs from June to November. Monitor local and international weather updates from the  and theâ€�.Ìý

Before you travel check that:Ìý

• your destination can provide the healthcare you may needÌý
• you have appropriate travel insurance for local treatment or unexpected medical evacuationÌý

This is particularly important if you have a health condition or are pregnant.Ìý

Emergency medical numberÌý

Call 15 or 18 and ask for an ambulance.Ìý

Contact your insurance company quickly if you’re referred to a medical facility for treatment.Ìý

Vaccine recommendations and health risksÌý

At least 8 weeks before your trip:Ìý

• check the latest Ìý
• see where to get vaccines and whether you have to pay on the Ìý

See , including:Ìý

• Zika virusÌý
• dengue

MedicationÌý

The legal status and regulation of some medicines prescribed or bought in the UK can be different in other countries.Ìý

Read .Ìý

Healthcare in GuadeloupeÌý

General healthcare facilities in Guadeloupe are very good. The standard of health service hospitals and GP practices is equivalent to mainland France. Specialist treatment is also available.  �

Health insurance cards Ìý

To get medically necessary state healthcare in Guadeloupe, you need a Global Health Insurance Card (GHIC) or a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC).ÌýÌý

The NHS’s has details about:Ìý

• how to apply for a GHICÌý
• how to get temporary cover if you lose your card or it does not arrive in timeÌý
• who qualifies for a new EHIC instead of a GHICÌý
• what treatment counts as medically necessaryÌý

A GHIC or EHIC is not an alternative to travel insurance. You may have costs your GHIC or EHIC does not cover, including:Ìý

• changes to travel and accommodation bookingsÌý
• additional standard costs for treatmentÌý
• medical repatriation to the UKÌý
• treatment that is ruled non-urgentÌýÌý
• private healthcareÌýÌý
• private clinicsÌý

Healthcare for residentsÌý

If you plan to live in Guadeloupe, consult the UK Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) about long-term entitlement to healthcare under the French national system.ÌýÌý

DWP Overseas Medical Benefits helpline: +44 (0)191 218 1999Ìý

You can also get English-language or on +33 (0)820 90 42 12. You can get French-language information online about .Ìý

Travel and mental healthÌý

Read FCDO guidance on travel and mental health. There is also .Ìý

The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) cannot provide tailored advice for individual trips. Read this travel advice and carry out your own research before deciding whether to travel.Ìý

Emergency services in GuadeloupeÌý

Telephone: 112 (ambulance, fire, police)Ìý

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Ambulance: 15 Ìý

Fire: 18Ìý

Police: 17Ìý

Distress at sea: 196Ìý

Contact your travel provider and insurerÌý

Contact your travel provider and your insurer if you are involved in a serious incident or emergency abroad. They will tell you if they can help and what you need to do.Ìý

Refunds and changes to travelÌý

For refunds or changes to travel, contact your travel provider. You may also be able to make a claim through insurance. However, insurers usually require you to talk to your travel provider first.Ìý

Find out more about changing or cancelling travel plans, including:Ìý

• where to get advice if you are in a dispute with a providerÌý
• how to access previous versions of travel advice to support a claimÌý

Support from FCDOÌý

FCDO has guidance on staying safe and what to do if you need help or support abroad, including:Ìý

• getting help if you’re aâ€�victim of crimeÌýÌý
• what to do if you’reâ€�in hospitalÌýÌý
• if you’re affected by a crisis, such as a terrorist attackÌý

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