Type of French Guiana Visas
- Processing time: 10 to 15 days
- Validity: 30 days
- Entry: Single/Multiple
- Visa Fee: Available on request
- Ideal for: Indian passport holders who want to visit French Guiana for tourism, sightseeing or visiting family and friends
- Processing time: 10 to 15 days
- Validity: 30 days
- Entry: Single/Multiple
- Visa Fee: Available on request
- Ideal for: Indian passport holders who want to visit French Guiana for the purpose of business such as attending meetings, conferences, participation in exhibitions, seminars or any other commercial activities
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Documents required for French Guiana Visa:
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Must have Documents for French Guiana Visa :expand_more expand_less
- Original Passport with at least 6 months validity and minimum 3 blank pages + all old passports if any
- 2 Scanned recent colour photograph. (Photo Specification);
- 2 Visa Application forms: completed and signed
- Personal Covering letter: explaining purpose of travel to the country
- Original Bank Statement: stamped & updated for last 3 months with bank seal
- Air tickets: proof of return flight tickets from and back to your home country
- Hotel reservation: proof of accommodation for your entire stay
- Travel Itinerary: day-wise plan outlining all elements of the trip
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Supporting documents as per your occupation, type of visit:expand_more expand_less
1. If Employed:
- Leave Sanctioned Certificate: with company seal providing approval for leave
- Salary Slips: of last 3 months
2.If Self Employed:
- Business Proof: Registration License/MOA/Partnership deed
- Company Bank Statement: stamped & updated for last 6 months with bank seal
- Company’s Income Tax Returns: of last 3 years
3. If Retired:
- Retirement Proof: pension book, statement etc
4. If Student
- ID Card: from school, college or institute
5. If Minor
- Birth Certificate showing the names of both parents
- Legalized Letter of Consent (NOC)
- If the child is travelling with one parent, the letter of consent authorizing travel must be legalized by the other parent
- If the child is travelling alone or without either parent, a notarized letter of consent from both parents permitting travel
- Death Certificate: in case one or both parents are deceased
- ID Proof: of parents
6. If Visiting friend or relative
- Invitation letter: stating the relationship with the inviter and purpose of visiting the country & assuring the responsibility for housing and related expenses during the guest's stay in Algeria
- ID Proof of Inviter: Passport or Resident Permit
- Address Proof of Inviter: Utility bill
7. If Sponsored
- Sponsorship Letter: providing the name of the visitors, what the purpose of the visit is, relationship with the visitors, length of stay, dates of travel & any other additional information if necessary
- ID Proof of Inviter: Passport or Resident Permit
- Address Proof of Inviter: Utility bill
- Proof of Financial Support: updated bank statement, pay slips
8. For Business Visa
- One of the Chambers of Commerce and Industries, government of India;
- Ministry of Commerce and Industry of India;
- Export Promotion Council of India; or Reference number from Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Afghanistan.
- Income tax documents of the last three years;
- Letter from the company addressed to the embassy, introducing the business man for visa issuance;
- Invitation letter from the local partner or prospect local partner company in Afghanistan;
- Copy of the license (JAWAZ) of the local partner or prospect local partner company in Afghanistan. *Note: The Embassy/Consul General has the right to ask for additional information or documents and request a personal interview with the applicant.
Introduction/ recommendation letter from:
Registration certificate of the company from the Ministry of Commerce and Industry of India:
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French Guiana Visa FAQs
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add remove Do I need a visa for French Guiana ?
Yes, all Indian passport holders require a visit to visit French Guiana. Visa must be obtained from the nearest Embassy of French Guiana. The type of visa to enter French Guianawill depend on several factors such as nationality, purpose of your planned visit and duration. Visitors are also required to hold valid passport, proof of sufficient funds to cover their stay, accommodation proof and return flight tickets to their home country.
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add remove How can I apply for a French Guiana visa online?
It is a straight forward and effortless process to apply for a French Guiana visa online through Akbar Travels:
- Choose your preferred type of French Guiana visa based on your travel type
- Pay online
- Submit documents through our pick up & drop service
- Receive your visa once approved
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add remove How early can I apply for a French Guiana visa online?
Applicants are encouraged to apply three (3) weeks to (1) one month in advance of travel.
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add remove What is the validity of a French Guiana visa for Indians?
The visa is issued for a stay of 30 days. Validity of the visa is at the discretion of the Embassy and will depend upon your travel type.
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add remove What is the difference between a single entry and multiple entry?
One must carefully note what kind of entry is permitted. If the visa reads a single entry, its holder can only enter and leave French Guiana once whereas, with multiple entries, he/she can enter or leave the country multiple times.
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Tourist Visa:
If you are planning to go to French Guiana for sightseeing, vacationing or meeting your friends or family, you will need a tourist visa. The authorities have to be shown your hotel bookings or a letter from anyone you will be staying at.
Business Visa:
People visiting French Guiana for representing their company or other business purposes can apply for a business visa. The institute or organization you will be visiting has to issue you a letter stating the reason and duration of your stay for your visa to get sanctioned. -
add remove Is it compulsory to submit my passport along with the application?
Yes, the Embassy will stamp the visa in the original passport. Therefore, two blank pages are required in the passport. Your passport should also be valid for minimum six months beyond the intended stay.
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add remove How long does it take to get a French Guiana visa for Indians?
Visa application is normally processed within 15 working days.
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add remove What are the eligibility criteria for a French Guiana visa application?
To enable the authorities to process your application, you must clearly state:
- Why are you visiting french guiana
- How long you intend to stay in french guiana
- How will you support yourself during your time in french guiana
- What is the purpose of your visit to french guiana
- Type of passport you hold and for how long it is valid
- Where do you intend to travel following your visit to french guiana
- If you have a permit to french guiana the country you intend to travel to after your stay in french guiana
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add remove How do I receive my French Guiana visa online?
The visa will be stamped on your passport.
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add remove What if my French Guiana visa gets rejected?
The Embassy has the final call when it comes to a French Guiana visa rejection. If your application is rejected or is granted for a shorter period, the authorities’ decision is final and no refund will be issued.
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add remove If I am travelling on a French Guiana tourist visa from India, will I be able to work in the country?
You cannot take up any kind of paid employment in the country on a French Guiana tourist visa.
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add remove Do I need to purchase a Travel Insurance?
Applicants are strongly advised to purchase a Travel Insurance to secure their trip in the occurrenceof unexpected events such as medical emergencies, flight cancellations, baggage delay or loss etc.
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Contact our Visa Experts and apply for your French Guiana visa instantly with minimum documents and lowest visa fee. No need to visit our office and no need to deal with the Embassy. We do it all for you.
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Please feel free to contact us for all your French Guiana Visa worries. We have you covered across India with presence in all the major cities like Mumbai, Pune, Delhi, Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad, Lucknow and many more.
Important Notice:
The information provided here are subject to change without prior notice. For confirmation on visa requirements and fees, you may consult with the nearest French Guiana Embassy or Consulate in India.
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Akbar Travels has been a part of more than one million travel dreams. We offer quick and hassle-free French Guiana visa assistance. With a highly professional and dedicated team of Visa Experts, we are here to cater to all your French Guiana visa application requirements. Read more
Throughout your visa process, you will have a dedicated visa expert handling your application.
Here are the steps to apply for an French Guiana Visa through Akbar Travels:
Step 1: Contact our Visa Expert with your travel plans and gather all the visa information and requirements.
Step 2: Pay your French Guiana visa fee online and get your documents picked by us from your home or office.
Step 3: Our Visa Expert will verify, complete your Visa application online and schedule an appointment as part of the visa process
Step 4: On the appointment day personally visit the High Commission / Visa Application Center (VAC) to submit your Biometrics (fingerprints) and documents.
Step 5:Receive your French Guiana Visa.
Basic Requirements to visit French Guiana
- Have a valid Passport and valid French Guiana Visa;
- Be in good health Read more
- Good moral character
- Thorough knowledge of your accommodation and itinerary details to furnish at immigration if asked to
- Return flight tickets or onward flight tickets to ensure your return to home country or your next destination once your visa expires
- Adhere to the moral standards of the country and follow the general rules Show less
Travel Checklist
- Passport with at least 6 months of validity
- Valid French Guiana Visa depending on the purpose of your visit and duration of stay Read more
- Confirmed return or onward tickets.
- Details of accommodation.
- Travel itinerary
- Foreign currency
- Any additional documents to support your purpose of visit, especially for business visa travellers
- Have all documents authenticated before traveling Show less
What to do when you arrive in French Guiana ?
- Keep all your travel documents ready to be produced for verification by the immigration officers
- Ensure you are not carrying any forbidden items that will not pass through customs, including ‘any immoral items liable to cause a breach of the peace’ like books, audiobooks, audio and video tapes Read more
- Always carry your passport or a copy of it while traveling within French Guiana
- Note down emergency helpline numbers in the country
- Be aware of the general rules of conduct in public places Show less
French Guiana Travel guide
French Guiana, an overseas territory of France, is a beautiful country in South America and composed mainly of tropical rainforest. Bordered by Brazil and Suriname, it’s a very colorful country, where you can enjoy a lovely vacation. Get lost in the coastal plains, small mountains and the hills. Read more
- The Yellow Fever immunization is mandatory, so make sure that you pay your doctor a visit before departure. Leaving documentation aside, you will like French Guiana. The climate is tropical, a little bit humid, but the seasons are not very different as far as the temperature is concerned. You can enjoy the tropical weather while you sit on the beach and sip a cold beverage. Or you can go and explore the vast wilderness. The hill plateaus and the Tumuc-humac Mountains are not to miss while in French Guiana. As to how you can get to French Guiana, you have multiple options. You can take a plane and land in Cayenne. Here is the only international airport in French Guiana.
- You can choose Air France or Air Caraibe, whichever is the most convenient for you. Also, you can travel by boat since the North Atlantic Ocean borders the territory. Lastly, you can get in French Guiana by car from Brazil or Suriname. Getting around French Guiana is pretty easy. You can travel inside the country by bus, but you need to know that the buses do not come asoften as you would like. There are only a few of them per day, which can be a bit frustrating. Taxis are very easy to find, but the fares are quite expensive. Renting a car is yet another viable option, but do not expect to see roads in the inner parts of the country. The Cayenne Airport has flights to inland cities, but as you can expect, the plane tickets are not the cheapest options. That is why a lot of people travel by boat. It may be slower, but the fares are fit for a decent budget. Before traveling to French Guiana, you should learn some basic French. Not many people understand English, although the officials might. The rest of the population speaks French and Creole. Since there are any Brazilians and Dominicans in French Guiana, Portuguese and Spanish are also common.
- The food in French Guiana is fantastic. Their diet consists of a lot of fish and seafood, but the locals know how to make it delicious. However, you need to be careful because the people of French Guiana are quite liberal with spices, which can be a bit rough for your stomach. Surely you have heard about Cayenne pepper, right? Where do you think that name comes from? Just to make sure that you can eat the food, you can mention to the wait/chef that you want your food less spicy than usual. The bottom line is that French Guiana is an interesting region that is worth visiting. There is a lot to explore, the people are nice, and you will have a lovely experience. The wilderness and the rainforest will charm you into coming back.
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