Security Status
- Normal precautions
- High degree of caution
- Avoid non-essential travel
- Do not travel
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- Natural Disasters and Climate
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Overview
Overview
General COVID-19 Travel Advisory in Operation
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Overview
Security status
High Degree of Caution
Latest Travel Alert
Citizens planning travel abroad should take into account the ongoing risk of testing positive for COVID-19 while abroad and are advised to take out comprehensive travel insurance that includes COVID-19 cover. Before departure and during travel, citizens are advised to monitor our Travel Advice, follow us on Twitter, and register with their nearest Irish Embassy or Consulate.
Travel to French Guiana
There are no COVID-19 restrictions in place for travel to French Guiana from Ireland. There is no requirement to present certificates of vaccination/testing for COVID-19 or to complete a Passenger Locator Form.
General Travel Advice
You can contact the emergency series in French Guiana by dialling (112):
- Police – 17
- Ambulance – 15
- Fire - 18
If there is an emergency, or if you need help and advice, you can also contact our Embassy in Paris on +331 44176700 or our Consular Assistance Unit at the Department of Foreign Affairs in Dublin on +353 1 408 2000.
Safety and Security
Safety and Security
Local Laws and Customs
Local Laws and Customs
Natural Disasters and Climate
Natural Disasters and Climate
Additional Information
Additional Information
Additional information
Entry requirements (visa/passport)
Entry requirements for Irish citizens traveling to French Guiana are the same as for travel to France. There is no need to obtain a visa (short stay or long stay) and the Irish passport must be valid up to the return date. No extra validity is required.
Health
- Check with your doctor well in advance of travelling (8 weeks) to see if you need any vaccinations for travel to French Guiana.
- Before travelling, the Department of Foreign Affairs strongly recommends that you obtain travel insurance which will cover all overseas medical costs, including medical repatriation/evacuation, repatriation of remains and legal costs. You should check any exclusions and, in particular, that your policy covers you for the activities you want to undertake.
Embassy contact
Embassy Contact
Please note that if you require urgent assistance while the Embassy is closed, contact the main Embassy number, 0033(0) 1 44 17 67 00, and leave a message on the Duty Officer voice mailbox.
This mailbox will be monitored regularly.
Embassy of Ireland
12 ave Foch
75116 Paris
(entrance 4 rue Rude)
France
Tel: +331 44176700
Fax: +331 4417 6750
Monday to Friday 09:30am - 12:00pm
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