French GuianaIndonesia: Visa on arrival

French GuianaIndonesia

Do France passport holders need a visa for Indonesia?

Visa on arrival

A visa is not required in advance. France passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Indonesia, typically valid for 30 days.

A visa is issued at the border on arrival, usually for a fee, with no advance application.

French Guiana does not issue its own passport; residents travel on a France passport. See the France passport.

Source: jakartapusat.imigrasi.go.id (checked September 11, 2026).

RequirementVisa on arrival

Maximum stay30 days

ScopeTourism, ordinary passport

Action before travelNone, travel on your passport

Data as of2026-10-19

Visa-free access to Indonesia142 of 242 nationalities tracked

Travelling the other way? Indonesia passport holders visiting French Guiana: Visa required.

Indonesia drives on the left, the opposite side to French Guiana. If you're renting a car, budget extra care at first, especially at junctions and roundabouts.

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Frequently asked questions

Do France passport holders need a visa for Indonesia?

A visa is not required in advance. France passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Indonesia, typically valid for 30 days.

How long can France citizens stay in Indonesia without a visa?

Up to 30 days, for tourism, ordinary passport.

What currency is used in Indonesia?

Indonesian rupiah (IDR).

What is the emergency number in Indonesia?

112.

Does Indonesia drive on the same side of the road as French Guiana?

Indonesia drives on the left, the opposite side to French Guiana. If you're renting a car, budget extra care at first, especially at junctions and roundabouts.

What time zone is Indonesia in?

Jakarta (UTC+7).

What is the nearest airport to Jakarta?

Halim Perdanakusuma International Airport (HLP), about 10 km away.

How many countries can enter Indonesia without a visa?

142 of the 242 nationalities this site tracks can enter Indonesia 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 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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About Indonesia

Indonesia, officially the Republic of Indonesia, is a country in Southeast Asia and Oceania, between the Indian and Pacific oceans. Comprising between 13,000 and 17,000 islands, including Sumatra, Java, Sulawesi, and parts of Borneo and New Guinea, it is the world's largest archipelagic state and the 14th-largest country by area. Indonesia has extensive tropical forests and marine ecosystems that support some of the world's highest levels of biodiversity.

CapitalJakarta

RegionSouth-Eastern Asia

Population285.7M

Area1,904,569 km²

CurrencyIndonesian rupiah (1 USD ≈ 18031.00 IDR)

LanguagesIndonesian

Calling code+62

Drives on theleft

TimezoneJakarta (UTC+7)

Nearest airportHalim Perdanakusuma International Airport (HLP), 10 km

Emergency number112

UNESCO sites12

Income levelUpper middle income

GDP per capita$5,060 (2025)

Tourist arrivals4.1M (2020)

Climate in Jakarta

Warmest August, coolest December, driest August, sunniest August. Best time to visit: May, June, July, August, September, October, November.

Monthly climate normals for Jakarta, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	29.6°C	24.1°C	477mm	246h
February	29.4°C	24.1°C	391mm	202h
March	30.6°C	24°C	332mm	270h
April	30.9°C	24.2°C	281mm	274h
May	31.2°C	24.2°C	236mm	273h
June	31.5°C	23.7°C	122mm	323h
July	32.1°C	23.4°C	79mm	329h
August	33°C	23.9°C	73mm	344h
September	33°C	23.8°C	88mm	333h
October	31.9°C	24°C	228mm	307h
November	31.3°C	24.1°C	206mm	268h
December	29.6°C	24°C	243mm	219h

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

Indonesia is a huge tropical archipelago scattered across both sides of the Equator between the Indian and Pacific Oceans. One of the world's most ecologically diverse countries, it comprises over 17,000 islands, many of them lush and rainforested, fringed by beaches and dotted with active volcanoes. Thousands are entirely uninhabited save for abundant wildlife, while some 6,000 are home to hundreds of ethnic groups with their own languages, foods and cultures, including the world's largest city, Jakarta, and the tourist hotspot of Bali. Indonesia's extraordinary natural and cultural diversity, and the warmth and friendliness of its people, draw millions of travellers to visit each year.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Borobudur Temple Compounds
Cultural Landscape of Bali Province: the Subak System as a Manifestation of the Tri Hita Karana Philosophy
Komodo National Park
Lorentz National Park
Ombilin coal mine
Pegulingan Temple
Prambanan Temple
Sangiran
Sawahlunto
The Cosmological Axis of Yogyakarta and its Historic Landmarks

Upcoming public holidays

December 25, 2026Hari Raya Natal

January 1, 2027Tahun Baru Masehi

March 26, 2027Wafat Isa Almasih

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