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- Capital
- Cayenne (CAY)
- Dialing Code
- + 594
- Time Zone
- UTC / GMT -3
- Language
- French
- Best Time to Go
- August – December. For festivals, January – February
- Currency
- Euro (EUR)
Travel Tips
- French Guiana is one of the costliest countries to visit in South America, so be sure to plan accordingly
- Guianese Creole is widely spoken, English may also be spoken
- Water in hotels and towns is safe to drink, however it is heavily chlorinated and bottled water may be preferred
Last updated 30 September 2026
Visa Guide
Public Holidays
2026
January: 1
February: 16 - 18
April: 6
May: 1, 8, 25
June: 10
July: 14
August: 15
November: 1, 11
December: 25
Visa Requirements
Visas are required by South African passport holders
- The type of visa to apply for is a DOM visa
- Applications are through Capago (see France Country Guide)
Health / Vaccinations
Compulsory:
Yellow Fever
Recommended Travel Vaccines:
Hepatitis A & B, Typhoid, Tetanus, Polio