French Guiana - Bio Security

COVID-19:

• All Covid restrictions were lifted in March 2022.
• See Clearance for normal entry procedures.

Resources:

https://www.guyane.gouv.fr/

History:

• On April 2020, French Guiana officially closed its borders to all visiting yachts except those with an EU flag. Non-EU yachts were permitted to stop for supplies.
• The authorities are very reasonable and entry is now permitted on a case-by-case basis to all nationalities with testing on arrival.
• In late June 2021, authorities in St. Laurent relaxed the rules for arriving yachts that have been at sea for more than a week.
• March 2022 all entry restrictions were lifted.

Reports:

• Caribbean Bound 2020/21 - Yachting Protocols
• Retreat from Paradise (December 28, 2020)
• French Guiana: An Option for EU Yachts for Hurricane Season (May 11, 2020)