There were no changes to the advisory level or risk indicators. The Advisory summary was updated.

Advisory summary

French Guiana is generally a safe destination for travelers.

There is no official U.S. consular representation in French Guiana.  Consular services are provided by the U.S. Embassy in Paramaribo, Suriname.

Review our Travel Guidance for French Guiana to learn how to prepare for a safe trip.

If you decide to travel to French Guiana:

• Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to get important updates and alerts from the U.S. embassy or consulate. Enrolling helps the U.S. embassy or consulate contact you or your emergency contact in an emergency.
• Visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website for the latest Travel Health Information for French Guiana.
• Whether you’re a first time or frequent traveler, use the International Travel Checklist.