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French West Indies & French Guiana - Consular Information Sheet
September 28, 1993
Country Description: As overseas departments of France, Martinique,
Guadeloupe and their dependencies are well developed. French Guiana is a
sparsely populated wilderness, which also is an overseas department of
France. Tourist facilities are available, but in some instances are not
highly developed.
Entry Requirements: U.S. citizens need a passport and an onward/return
ticket for a stay up of up to three months. For further information
concerning entry requirements, travelers can contact the Embassy of France
at 4101 Reservoir Road, Washington, D.C. 20008, tel: (202) 944-6000.
Medical Facilities: Medical care is limited. Doctors and hospitals often
expect immediate cash payment for health services. Visitors to French
Guiana may wish to consult with their physicians regarding the need for
malaria suppressant medication and yellow fever vaccination requirements.
U.S. medical insurance is not always valid outside the United States. In
some instances, supplemental medical insurance with specific overseas
coverage has proved useful. For additional health information, travelers
can contact the Centers for Disease Control's international travelers
hotline at (404) 332-4559.
Crime Information: Petty street crime occurs. Valuables left unattended on
beaches are subject to theft.
The loss or theft of a U.S. passport overseas should be reported to the
local police and the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate. U.S. citizens can
refer to the Department of State's pamphlet, "A Safe Trip Abroad," which
provides useful information on guarding valuables and protecting personal
security while traveling abroad. Both this pamphlet and "Tips for Travelers
to the Caribbean" are available from the Superintendent of Documents, U.S.
Government Printing Office, Washington D.C. 20402.
Drug Penalties: U.S. citizens are subject to the laws of the country in
which they are traveling. Criminal penalties for possession, use, and
dealing in illegal drugs are strict, and convicted offenders can expect
lengthy jail sentences and fines.
Consulate Location/Registration: There is no U.S. embassy or consulate in
the French West Indies. For assistance, U.S. citizens may contact the
Consular Section of the U.S. Embassy in Bridgetown, Barbados, which is
located in the American Life Insurance Company (ALICO) Building, Cheapside,
telephone (809) 431-0225. It has consular jurisdiction for the islands of
Martinique, Guadeloupe, Isles des Saintes, La Desirade, Marie-Galante, St.
Barthelemy, St. Martin (French-side) and the other small islands in the
French West Indies (also called the French Antilles) and French Guiana.
No. 93-255
This replaces the Consular Information Sheet dated May 27, 1993 to refer
U.S. citizens in the French West Indies to the U.S. Embassy in Barbados for
assistance.