Guadeloupe
Summary
Before you travel, check the ‘Entry requirements’ section for Guadeloupe’s current entry restrictions and requirements. These may change with little warning. Monitor this advice for the latest updates and stay in contact with your travel provider.
If you plan to pass through another country to return to the UK, check the travel advice for the country you’re transiting.
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The hurricane season normally runs from June to November. You should avoidmonitor anylocal demonstrationsand orinternational largeweather gatherings,updates from the US National Hurricane Centre and follow anythe instructionsadvice fromof local police.authorities, including any evacuation orders. See Natural disasters
It is more important than ever to get travel insurance and check it provides sufficient cover. See the FCDO’s guidance on foreign travel insurance.
Several hundred British nationals visit Guadeloupe each year. Most visits are trouble-free.
Crime levels are low, but you should take sensible precautions. See Crime
The hurricane season normally runs from June to November. You should monitor local and international weather updates from the US National Hurricane Centre and follow the advice of local authorities, including any evacuation orders. See Natural disasters
Although there’s no recent history of terrorism in Guadeloupe, attacks can’t be ruled out. See Terrorism
Consular support may be limited in Guadeloupe. However, the British Embassy in Paris, France can provide consular support to British nationals.
Take out comprehensive travel and medical insurance before you travel.
Before you travel, check the ‘Entry requirements’ section for Guadeloupe’s current entry restrictions and requirements. These may change with little warning. Monitor this advice for the latest updates and stay in contact with your travel provider.
If you plan to pass through another country to return to the UK, check the travel advice for the country you’re transiting.
SinceGuadeloupe 15authorities Novemberissued therean hasorange beenhurricane aalert continuedfor increaseHurricane inStorm incidencesTammy ofon riotingFriday 20 October; hurricane-strength winds and protestsflooding inare Guadeloupe.possible. Follow the advice of local authorities.
The hurricane season normally runs from June to November. You should avoidmonitor anylocal demonstrationsand orinternational largeweather gatherings,updates from the US National Hurricane Centre and follow anythe instructionsadvice fromof local police.authorities, including any evacuation orders. See Natural disasters
It is more important than ever to get travel insurance and check it provides sufficient cover. See the FCDO’s guidance on foreign travel insurance.
Several hundred British nationals visit Guadeloupe each year. Most visits are trouble-free.
Crime levels are low, but you should take sensible precautions. See Crime
The hurricane season normally runs from June to November. You should monitor local and international weather updates from the US National Hurricane Centre and follow the advice of local authorities, including any evacuation orders. See Natural disasters
Although there’s no recent history of terrorism in Guadeloupe, attacks can’t be ruled out. See Terrorism
Consular support may be limited in Guadeloupe. However, the British Embassy in Paris, France can provide consular support to British nationals.
Take out comprehensive travel and medical insurance before you travel.
Update history
2025-01-10 12:48
This travel advice was reviewed for accuracy and reissued without any significant updates.
2024-09-26 20:43
Updated information regarding restrictions and curfews (‘Safety and security’ page).
2024-04-19 11:28
This travel advice has been rewritten to make it easier to read and understand.
2023-10-23 11:51
Removal of information about Hurricane Tammy (‘Summary’ and ‘Natural disasters’ pages).
2023-10-21 00:53
Hurricane Tammy is forecast to affect Guadeloupe and orange hurricane alert in place; hurricane-strength winds and flooding are possible. (‘Summary’ and ‘Natural disasters’ pages)
2023-06-22 11:14
Information about the global terrorism risks to British nationals abroad on all FCDO travel advice pages.
2022-08-12 14:23
Updated information on the end of COVID-19 restrictions for travel between France and Guadeloupe (‘Entry requirements’ page)
2022-05-19 14:23
Updated information on relaxation of COVID-19 restrictions for entry to Guadeloupe (‘Entry requirements’ page)
2022-03-09 11:52
Updated information on passport validity requirements for entry (‘Entry requirements’ page)