Guyana
France
France visa for Guyanese citizens
Entry requirement
Guyanese citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to France.
- Where to apply
- 2 missions
- Visa guide
- France visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at gy.diplomatie.gouv.fr
Which France visa?
Uniform Schengen visa (type C) for tourism
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days in any 180-day period
- Fee
- €90
- Processing time
- Usually 15 days after lodging the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; allow extra time to obtain an appointment.
France’s tourist visa costs €90 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is france-visas.gouv.fr. Processing time, as France states it: Usually 15 days after lodging the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; allow extra time to obtain an appointment. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
French missions in Guyana
- Embassy of France in Georgetown
25 Lama Avenue, Bel Air Park, Georgetown
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All missions of France in Guyana
France has 2 missions in Guyana, with its embassy in Georgetown. Consulates: Georgetown.
French citizens travelling to Guyana
FranceGuyana Visa-free, 90 days Guyana visa for citizens of France
Travel advice for France
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
- German Foreign Office No travel warning
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
Before travelling from Guyana to France, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates France at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 20 October 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to France (updated 22 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for France (updated 28 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Guyanese citizens can stay in France
How long Guyanese citizens may stay in France is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Guyanese citizens apply
In Guyana, applications go to the French embassy in Georgetown and the consulate in Georgetown, or to a visa centre acting for France; fees, documents and processing times are published by France.
France and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by France lets Guyanese citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to France when it is the main destination of the trip.
France’s neighbours for Guyanese citizens
Switzerland, Germany, Belgium, Luxembourg, Italy, Andorra, Monaco and Spain require Guyanese citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
French citizens travelling to Guyana
French citizens do not need a visa for Guyana: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
Frequently asked questions
Do Guyanese citizens need a visa for France?
Guyanese citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to France.
Where is the French embassy in Guyana?
The French embassy in Guyana is in Georgetown; there is also a consulate in Georgetown.
How much does the France tourist visa cost?
France’s official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Usually 15 days after lodging the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; allow extra time to obtain an appointment.
Do French citizens need a visa for Guyana?
French citizens do not need a visa for Guyana: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
Can Guyanese citizens enter France visa-free?
No; Guyanese citizens need a visa for France obtained in advance.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.