Saint Pierre and MiquelonFrench Guiana: Visa-free

Saint Pierre and MiquelonFrench Guiana

Do France passport holders need a visa for French Guiana?

Visa-free

No. France passport holders do not need a visa to visit French Guiana for tourism.

No visa is required for a short tourist stay. Travel on a valid passport alone.

Saint Pierre and Miquelon does not issue its own passport; residents travel on a France passport. See the France passport.

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

RequirementVisa-free

Maximum stayLength of stay varies

ScopeTourism, ordinary passport

Action before travelNone, travel on your passport

Data as of2026-10-21

Visa-free access to French Guiana139 of 243 nationalities tracked

Travelling the other way? France passport holders visiting Saint Pierre and Miquelon: Visa-free.

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Frequently asked questions

Do France passport holders need a visa for French Guiana?

No. France passport holders do not need a visa to visit French Guiana for tourism.

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 Saint Pierre and Miquelon

Saint Pierre and Miquelon, officially the Territorial Collectivity of Saint Pierre and Miquelon, is a self-governing territorial overseas collectivity of France in the northwestern Atlantic Ocean, located off the Canadian island of Newfoundland. Saint Pierre and Miquelon is an archipelago of eight islands, covering 242 km2 (93 sq mi) of land. It had an estimated population of 5,513 in 2026 and its residents are French citizens; they elect their own deputy to the National Assembly and participate in senatorial and presidential elections.

RegionNorth America

Area242 km²

CurrencyEuro (1 USD ≈ 0.89 EUR)

LanguagesFrench

Calling code+508

Drives on theright

Emergency number112

Climate in Saint Pierre and Miquelon

Warmest August, coolest January, driest July, sunniest August.

Monthly climate normals for Saint Pierre and Miquelon, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	-0.5°C	-4.2°C	169mm	88h
February	-0.5°C	-4.1°C	141mm	123h
March	0.2°C	-3.3°C	172mm	203h
April	1.6°C	-0.5°C	121mm	259h
May	4.2°C	2.2°C	121mm	288h
June	8.5°C	6.6°C	177mm	209h
July	13.2°C	11.5°C	81mm	266h
August	16.5°C	14.9°C	109mm	335h
September	14.5°C	12.3°C	212mm	239h
October	10.8°C	7.6°C	145mm	206h
November	7.1°C	3.1°C	95mm	142h
December	4.4°C	1.5°C	185mm	100h

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

Saint Pierre and Miquelon are a small group of islands in the North Atlantic Ocean, south of Newfoundland and Labrador. First settled by the French in the early 17th century, the islands are the sole remaining vestige of France's once vast North American empire, New France.

Upcoming public holidays

November 1, 2026Toussaint

November 11, 2026Armistice

December 25, 2026Noël

Full source list on About.

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

Full source list on About.