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Visa requirements for Guadeloupe

Who can enter Guadeloupe, by nationality. Tourism. Data as of October 14, 2026.

Passport holders from 139 countries can enter Guadeloupe without a visa in advance. All 139 enter visa-free on a valid passport. Everyone else needs a visa, or an e-visa where one is offered, before travelling.

139 visa-free
0 on arrival
0 eTA
0 e-visa
104 visa required

Visa-free entry

139 nationalities

Visa required in advance

104 nationalities

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a visa to visit Guadeloupe?

It depends on your passport. 139 nationalities can enter Guadeloupe without arranging a visa in advance (visa-free, on arrival, or eTA); everyone else needs a visa or e-visa. Use the tables below to check a specific passport.

What is the best time to visit Guadeloupe?

January, February, March, April, May, June, December, based on Guadeloupe's climate normals: mild temperatures and below-average rainfall for the year.

What currency is used in Guadeloupe?

Euro (EUR). 1 USD is approximately 0.89 EUR.

What side of the road does Guadeloupe drive on?

Guadeloupe drives on the right.

What is the emergency number in Guadeloupe?

112.

Visa rules change frequently and can depend on your specific circumstances. This site is compiled from public government sources and is provided for general information only. Always confirm requirements with the official immigration authority or a consulate of your destination before you travel.

About Guadeloupe

Guadeloupe is an overseas department and region of France in the Caribbean. It consists of six inhabited islands, Basse-Terre, Grande-Terre, Marie-Galante, La Désirade, and two Îles des Saintes, and 30 uninhabited islets and 3 inhabited islets. It is south of Antigua and Barbuda and Montserrat and north of Dominica. The capital city is Basse-Terre, on the southern west coast of Basse-Terre Island; the most populous city is Les Abymes and the main centre of business is neighbouring Pointe-à-Pitre, both on Grande-Terre Island. It had a population of 395,726 in 2024.

RegionCaribbean

Area1,628 km²

CurrencyEuro (1 USD ≈ 0.89 EUR)

LanguagesFrench

Calling code+590

Drives on theright

Emergency number112

Climate in Guadeloupe

Warmest August, coolest December, driest April, sunniest May. Best time to visit: January, February, March, April, May, June, December.

Monthly climate normals for Guadeloupe, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	26.7°C	22.1°C	103mm	323h
February	27°C	21.9°C	75mm	317h
March	27.5°C	21.8°C	92mm	354h
April	29.4°C	23.3°C	41mm	358h
May	29.9°C	24.2°C	44mm	362h
June	30.7°C	24.7°C	86mm	353h
July	30.3°C	24.6°C	142mm	354h
August	30.5°C	25°C	148mm	341h
September	29.2°C	24.3°C	232mm	323h
October	28.2°C	23.8°C	337mm	284h
November	27°C	23.3°C	256mm	283h
December	26.5°C	21.9°C	68mm	326h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

Travel guide

Guadeloupe, known as Gwadloup in the local creole, and sometimes known as the Butterfly Island on account of the shape of two of its major islands, is a group of islands in the eastern Caribbean, and is a French overseas department, southeast of Puerto Rico.

Upcoming public holidays

November 1, 2026Toussaint

November 11, 2026Armistice

December 25, 2026Noël

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