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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)