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Can I travel to French Guiana with a Schengen visa?

No, Schengen visas are not valid for traveling to French Guiana. You need to obtain a separate visa for French Guiana from French embassies/consulates.

Can I travel to French Guiana with a France or Schengen residence permit?

All the nationals who are holding valid Long-stay (“D” type”) visa or Residence Permit issued by France or other Schengen country can enter French Guiana without obtaining a new visa and stay there for up to 90 days within 6 months period.

Can I travel to French Guiana with a long-term Schengen visa?

All the nationals who are holding valid Long-stay (“D” type”) visa or Residence Permit issued by France or other Schengen countries can enter French Guiana without obtaining a new visa and stay there for up to 90 days within 6 months period.

Can I travel to French Guiana with a multiple-entry Schengen visa?

Only some nationals of certain countries (Bahrain, Belarus, China, India, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Russia, South Africa, and Ukraine) can travel to French Guiana without obtaining a new visa, if they are holding valid multiple-entry Schengen visa with validity more than 6 months, issued by France.

Where to apply for a French Guiana visa?

You can apply for French Guiana visa/permit at France diplomatic missions/embassies/consulates.

Can I travel to France or other Schengen countries with a French Guiana visa/permit?

No, you cannot travel to France or other Schengen countries with a special French Guiana visa. This visa is only valid for traveling to French Guiana, you still have to obtain a Schengen visa for traveling to France or other Schengen countries, if you are not a visa-exempted national.

Is French Guiana a part of the Schengen Area?

No, French Guiana is not a part of the Schengen Area, but some facilitated regulations are applied to Schengen countries and their citizens. EU and Schengen countries’ nationals can travel to French Guiana for unlimited time period with their National Identity Card instead of the passport.

I am a visa-exempted national for traveling to French Guiana, how long can I stay in French Guiana?

Visa-exempted nationals can stay in French Guiana for up to 90 days within 6 months period without a visa.