Travel advice for Guadeloupe

Exercise a high degree of caution in Guadeloupe because of Zika and hurricane-season disruption caused by heavy rain, flooding and extreme winds. Pregnant women, women trying to become pregnant, and people with weakened immune systems should follow health guidance; monitor forecasts and local instructions, and consider whether travel is necessary during severe weather. No visa is needed, but a valid passport is required, and comprehensive travel insurance is recommended.

Travel to Guadeloupe with caution because pickpockets and theft occur in crowded places, and although there is no acute terrorism threat, an attack remains possible. Hurricanes can cause flooding and mudflows, the island is earthquake-prone, and the active Grande Soufrière volcano poses an eruption risk in southern Basse-Terre; follow local authorities during natural disasters.

Exercise normal security precautions in Guadeloupe. Petty crime is more common in tourist areas, including Pointe-à-Pitre’s old downtown, beaches and the cruise ship port. Be alert for demonstrations and strikes, water shortages, hazardous water conditions, aggressive scooter drivers and dangerous night driving on mountain and rural roads; access to La Soufrière’s hiking trails may be restricted.

Take normal precautions when travelling to Guadeloupe, and consult other countries' travel advice because Estonia has no embassy there. Estonian tourists driving must hold a valid Estonian driving licence and follow French traffic rules. Plan around weather conditions because the hurricane season usually lasts from June to November.

Hong Kong advises normal precautions for Guadeloupe.

Exercise usual precautions in Guadeloupe, taking particular care at night in Pointe-à-Pitre’s old town, where opportunistic theft is more likely. Demonstrations and strikes can disrupt services and turn violent. Health risks include dengue, Zika and yellow fever, while strong currents at some popular beaches and hurricanes require care. Guadeloupe lies in an active earthquake zone, and the active Grande Soufrière volcano is on southern Basse-Terre Island.

Take normal precautions when travelling to Guadeloupe, ensuring your passport remains valid for at least three months after your planned departure. You can visit without a visa for up to 90 days for tourism or business, but must prove yellow fever vaccination if arriving from a listed transmission risk country. Check health risks including Zika virus and dengue.

United States advises normal precautions for Guadeloupe.