EcuadorFrench Guiana: Visa required

EcuadorFrench Guiana

Do Ecuador passport holders need a visa for French Guiana?

Visa required

Yes. Ecuador passport holders need to obtain a visa in advance before travelling to French Guiana.

A visa must be obtained in advance, typically from an embassy or consulate, before travel.

Source: eur-lex.europa.eu (checked September 3, 2026).

RequirementVisa required

Maximum stayLength of stay varies

ScopeTourism, ordinary passport

Action before travelYes, arrange in advance

Data as of2026-10-19

Visa-free access to French Guiana139 of 243 nationalities tracked

Travelling the other way? France passport holders visiting Ecuador: Visa-free.

Other visa-free destinations for Ecuador passport holders

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Frequently asked questions

Do Ecuador passport holders need a visa for French Guiana?

Yes. Ecuador passport holders need to obtain a visa in advance before travelling to French Guiana.

What currency is used in French Guiana?

Euro (EUR).

How many countries can enter French Guiana without a visa?

139 of the 243 nationalities this site tracks can enter French Guiana visa-free, with a visa on arrival, or with an eTA.

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 Ecuador

Ecuador, officially the Republic of Ecuador, is a country in northwestern South America, bordered by Colombia on the north, Peru on the east and south, and the Pacific Ocean on the west. It also includes the Galápagos Province which contains the Galápagos Islands in the Pacific, about 1,000 kilometers west of the mainland. The country's capital is Quito, and the largest city is Guayaquil.

CapitalQuito

RegionSouth America

Population18.3M

Area276,841 km²

CurrencyUnited States dollar (1 USD ≈ 1.00 USD)

LanguagesSpanish

Calling code+593

Drives on theright

TimezoneGuayaquil (UTC-5)

Nearest airportMariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO), 22 km

Emergency number101 / 102 / 131 / 911

UNESCO sites7

Income levelUpper middle income

GDP per capita$7,125 (2025)

Tourist arrivals2.1M (2019)

Climate in Quito

Warmest February, coolest July, driest August, sunniest October.

Monthly climate normals for Quito, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	18°C	9.2°C	417mm	334h
February	18.4°C	8.8°C	414mm	300h
March	17.9°C	9.4°C	526mm	326h
April	17.3°C	8.7°C	562mm	294h
May	17.8°C	8.6°C	261mm	324h
June	17.6°C	7.5°C	112mm	331h
July	17.4°C	6.9°C	118mm	346h
August	19.4°C	7.6°C	76mm	345h
September	19.2°C	6.9°C	82mm	343h
October	19.6°C	7.5°C	153mm	355h
November	18.1°C	8.2°C	379mm	306h
December	16.7°C	8.4°C	469mm	322h

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

Ecuador is a country on the Equator in northwestern South America. Several places in the country have been declared UNESCO World Heritage Sites, including the Galapagos Islands and the cities of Quito and Cuenca, which lie in the Andes that run from north to south through the country. The Ecuadorian Andes are also home to some of the highest active volcanoes such as the Cotopaxi.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Galapagos Islands
Galápagos Islands
Historic Center of Quito
Historic Centre of Santa Ana de los Ríos de Cuenca
Inca road system
Quito
Sangay National Park

Upcoming public holidays

November 2, 2026Día de los Difuntos, Día de Muertos

November 3, 2026Independencia de Cuenca

December 25, 2026Día de Navidad

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About French Guiana

French Guiana, also known by its French name Guyane or Guyane française, is an overseas department and region of France located on the northern coast of South America in the Guianas and the West Indies. Bordered by Suriname to the west and Brazil to the east and south, French Guiana covers a total area of 84,000 km2 (32,000 sq mi) and a land area of 83,534 km2 (32,253 sq mi). As of January 2026, it is home to 298,554 people.

RegionSouth America

Area83,534 km²

CurrencyEuro (1 USD ≈ 0.89 EUR)

LanguagesFrench

Calling code+594

Drives on theright

Climate in French Guiana

Warmest October, coolest January, driest October, sunniest October. Best time to visit: January, February, March, July, August, September, October.

Monthly climate normals for French Guiana, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	28.3°C	21.7°C	136mm	272h
February	28.7°C	21.4°C	112mm	269h
March	29.7°C	22.1°C	189mm	271h
April	28°C	22.3°C	604mm	166h
May	28.1°C	22.5°C	514mm	179h
June	28.6°C	22.1°C	383mm	234h
July	29.4°C	21.8°C	202mm	285h
August	30.4°C	22.1°C	136mm	322h
September	32°C	22.2°C	74mm	323h
October	32.9°C	22.8°C	71mm	334h
November	28.6°C	22.3°C	310mm	213h
December	28.5°C	22.1°C	240mm	258h

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

French Guiana is an overseas French department and region in the Amazonia region of South America, bordering the North Atlantic Ocean, between Brazil and Suriname. It is governed as an overseas department of France with the same rights and privileges granted to all other French departments, and it benefits financially from the arrangement. Compared to the other "Guianas", French Guiana has the most visible preserved rainforest and a more relaxed and organized lifestyle, but also the highest prices and the least backpacker infrastructure.

Upcoming public holidays

November 1, 2026Toussaint

November 11, 2026Armistice de 1918

December 25, 2026Noël

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