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title: French Guiana visa for citizens of Venezuela
description: Citizens of Venezuela can visit French Guiana without a visa for up to 90 days. Documents checklist and application steps.
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lastModified: 2026-09-05
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# French Guiana visa for citizens of Venezuela

Citizens of Venezuela can visit French Guiana without a visa for up to 90 days.

*Verified · last checked 2026-09-05. Policies change. Confirm with the embassy or official visa portal before you travel.*

## Key facts

- **Entry route:** Visa-free entry (90 days)
- **How to apply:** No visa needed — just go
- **Maximum stay:** Up to 90 days
- **Entries:** Multiple entry
- **Government fee:** No visa fee
- **Passport validity:** At least 6 months
- **Biometrics:** Not required
- **Appointment:** Not required
- **Interview:** Not required
- **Onward or return ticket:** Required
- **Proof of funds:** May be requested at border

## How to apply

1. **Prepare travel documents** — Ensure passport is valid for at least 6 months beyond intended stay and have onward ticket.
2. **Travel to French Guiana** — No visa required. Present passport at border control.
3. **Receive entry stamp** — Border officer will grant up to 90 days stay. May request proof of funds or accommodation.

## Documents checklist

- **Valid passport (with at least 6 months validity)** (Identity): Must be valid for the duration of stay
- **Return or onward ticket** (Travel): Proof of departure from French Guiana
- **Proof of sufficient funds** (Financial, optional): May be requested by border officials
- **Accommodation details** (Travel, optional): Hotel reservation or invitation letter

## Proof of funds

- Bank statements
- Cash
- Credit card

Sufficient funds for the duration of stay may be requested at entry.

## Good to know

- Visa-free entry applies only to stays up to 90 days within any 180-day period.
- Overstaying may result in fines or deportation.
- French Guiana is an overseas department of France; Schengen rules apply.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Insufficient passport validity (less than 6 months)** — Renew passport before travel.
- **Lack of onward/return ticket** — Book a return or onward flight before arrival.
- **Inability to prove sufficient funds** — Carry bank statements or cash to demonstrate financial means.

## FAQs

### Do citizens of Venezuela need a visa for French Guiana?

Citizens of Venezuela can visit French Guiana without a visa for up to 90 days. Visa type: Visa-free entry (90 days).

### How long can citizens of Venezuela stay in French Guiana?

Up to 90 days without a visa.

### What documents do citizens of Venezuela need for French Guiana?

Valid passport (with at least 6 months validity); Return or onward ticket; Proof of sufficient funds; Accommodation details.

### How long must my passport be valid for French Guiana?

At least 6 months.

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- [French Guiana visa for every passport](/visa/french-guiana)
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