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GuadeloupeLevel 1/4

Level published by the State Department on 21.08.2024 · read 6 October 2026 · source checked daily

Guadeloupe — official level as of 6 October 2026: Level 1/4 ("Exercise Normal Precautions"), from the U.S. Department of State. Maximum Insurance covers this country: hospital settled directly, unlimited repatriation, USD 1.5M, certificate on payment.

Four official readings
United StatesState Departmentsource ↗Our reference level — the one shown across this site
Is the whole country advised against?Nono restriction on the whole country
Level 1/4 — “Exercise Normal Precautions”levels 1 and 2 are advice to be careful, not travel restrictions
FranceFrance Diplomatiesource ↗Added on top of the U.S. level, under its own rules: red or orange AREAS
Is the whole country advised against?Not read todayFrench advisory not retrieved this morning — this is not a No
our reading: Security page not retrieved right now
United KingdomFCDOsource ↗Added on top of the U.S. level, under its own rules: travel statuses
Is the whole country advised against?Nono restriction on the whole country
our reading: no travel advised against
source reviewed 10 December 2025
SwitzerlandFDFAsource ↗Advisory cited by the Maximum policy
Is the whole country advised against?Nono restriction on the whole country
our reading: the FDFA advises against no travel

One source could not be read: the cell says so — that is not an answer.

The three readings that take a position agree: no restriction on the whole country.Our comparison reading: 27 September 2026

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How we read these four advisories

Every country has its own scale, so we ask them all the same question: is the whole country advised against?

An advisory covering only areas of the country does not raise the answer: it stays “No”, and the area is shown in the relevant column.

The level shown on this page — and across this site — is the one published by the U.S. State Department, from 1 (normal precautions) to 4 (do not travel). France and the United Kingdom publish their own advisories, with their own rules: they add to that level, they do not replace it.

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Level 1/4 — Exercise Normal Precautions Checked on 6 October 2026 · U.S. State Department
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Where are you right now in Guadeloupe?

Doctors — Basse-Terre9
DrCentre Médico-Social0.1 km

near Rue du Docteur Joseph Pitat

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DrSante Forme0.1 km

31 Rue du Docteur Joseph Pitat

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DrBlandine Alavoine0.5 km

near Rue Ali Tur

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DrRomain Leroy0.5 km

near Rue Ali Tur

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DrClinique Manioukani2.6 km

Boulevard Amédée Valeau Gourbeyre

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DrPatric Mühlhausen5.3 km

near Rue de l'Étang
general

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DrMaison de santé6.5 km

near Rue Milton Delannay
general;kinésitherapie

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DrDocteur Gendrey7.7 km

Vieux-Habitants
general

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DrCabinet du Dr BOUSQUET7.9 km

Rue Fernand André Vieux-Habitants
general

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Pharmacies — Basse-Terre15
+Pharmacie de Basse Terre0.1 km

near Rue Victor Schoelcher

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+Renaison0.2 km

near Rue Armand Lignières

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+Pharmacie du Centre0.3 km

near Rue Armand Barbès

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+Pharmacie Nolivos0.3 km

near Rue du Cours Nolivos

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+Pharmacie du Champ d'Arbaud0.7 km

near Boulevard Félix Éboué

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+Pharmacie du Carmel1.1 km

near Allée du Mont Carmel

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+Pharmacie Mauréaux-Lamothe1.5 km

near Avenue de Saint-Claude

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+Pharmacie Dorville2.1 km

near Allée des Pères Blancs

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+Pharmacie Bernos2.3 km

near Boulevard Amédée Valeau
Mo,Tu 08:00-13:00,14:30-18:30; We 08:00-12:30,14:30-18:30; Sa 08:00-12:30

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+Pharmacy Petit2.9 km

near Route de Bologne

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+Pharmacie du Plateau4.3 km

near Rue Louis Jouveau-Dubreuil

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+Pharmacie Saminadin4.8 km

near Rue du Docteur Bertaud

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+Pharmacie centrale5.2 km

near Avenue Louis-Philippe Longueteau

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+Pharmacie Placide7.7 km

near Ruelle Lurel Victorin

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+Pharmacie du Stade7.8 km

near Rue Telesphore Beaugendre

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No named consulate, embassy or town hall in the radius read.

Police — Basse-Terre5
PPolice nationale0.5 km

near Rue de la République

PGendarmerie nationale3.8 km

near Rue Louis Jouveau-Dubreuil
Mo-Fr 07:00-12:00,15:00-18:00; Sa 08:00-12:00,15:00-18:00; Su 09:00-12:00,15:00-

PPolice municipale4.9 km

near Rue Barolet

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PPolice municipale de Vieux-Fort6.5 km

near Rue Sylvain Janoe

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PPolice municipale7.8 km

near Rue Victor Schoelcher

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Transport — Basse-Terre2
Airports 2
TBase ULM hydravion33.6 km

near Route des Hôtels

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TBase ULM hydravion37.7 km

near Grande Rue Prolongée

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The next 7 days around Basse-Terre America/GuadeloupeMET Norway ↗read 06.10.2026

Tue 6 Oct24–28°rain · 9.5 mm
Wed 7 Oct25–30°showers · 4.8 mm
Thu 8 Oct25–30°showers · 3.7 mm
Fri 9 Oct25–30°showers · 1.1 mm
Sat 10 Oct25–30°mainly clear · 0.9 mm
Sun 11 Oct24–29°showers · 2.6 mm
Mon 12 Oct24–29°heavy showers · 6.9 mm

Forecast: MET Norway (Norwegian Meteorological Institute, CC BY 4.0), grouped by day and formatted by Maximum.

Nearest river dischargeOpen-Meteo ↗updated 05.10.2026 · read 06.10.2026

10-06 0.1 · 10-07 0.4 · 10-08 0.4 · 10-09 0.3 · 10-10 0.2 · 10-11 0.1 · 10-12 0.1 m³/s

Simulated discharge: Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), data rounded and formatted by Maximum. Contains modified Copernicus Emergency Management Service information 2026. For information only: this is not a flood warning; only national or regional authorities issue those.

No geolocated event in this country at this reading.

No geolocated UCDP incident in this country.

No news located around Basse-Terre in this reading.

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National numbers (Wikidata, 2026 reading). On site, call local emergency services first, then Maximum: the insurer sends its payment guarantee to the hospital.

Recommended vaccines and medicines8

Routine vaccinesCDC ↗

Make sure you are up-to-date on all routine vaccines before every trip. Some of these vaccines include Chickenpox (Varicella) Diphtheria-Tetanus-Pertussis (DTaP, Tdap, or Td) Flu (influenza) Measles-Mumps-Rubella (MMR) Polio Shingles

COVID-19CDC ↗

All eligible travelers should be up to date with their COVID-19 vaccines. Please see  Your COVID-19 Vaccination  for more information.

Hepatitis ACDC ↗

Recommended for unvaccinated travelers one year old or older going to Guadeloupe. Infants 6 to 11 months old should also be vaccinated against Hepatitis A. The dose does not count toward the routine 2-dose series. Travelers allergic to a vaccine component should receive a single dose of immune globulin, which provides effective protection for up to 2 months depending on dosage given.

Hepatitis BCDC ↗

Recommended for unvaccinated travelers of all ages traveling to Guadeloupe.

MeaslesCDC ↗

Cases of measles are on the rise worldwide. Travelers are at risk of measles if they have not been fully vaccinated at least two weeks prior to departure, or have not had measles in the past, and travel internationally to areas where measles is spreading.

MonkeypoxCDC ↗

Monkeypox vaccination is recommended for any adult who anticipates any of the following activities during travel: Sexual or intimate contact with a new partner Sexual or intimate contact at a commercial sex venue, like a sex club or bathhouse Sexual or intimate contact in exchange for money, goods, drugs, or other trade Sexual or intimate contact in association with a large public event, such as a rave, party, or…

RabiesCDC ↗

Dogs infected with rabies are not commonly found in Guadeloupe. If rabies exposures occur while in Guadeloupe, rabies vaccines may only be available in larger suburban/urban medical facilities.

Yellow FeverCDC ↗

CDC recommendations: Vaccine is not recommended. Country entry requirements: Direct travel from United States: Vaccine is not required. Travel from countries with risk for YF virus transmission: Vaccine is required for travelers ≥1 year old; this includes >12-hour airport transits or layovers in countries with risk for YF virus transmission. 3 Updated April 23, 2025 See footnotes

CDC Travelers' Health, re-read weekly — the recommendation depends on your age, vaccines and itinerary: confirm it with a doctor or a travel clinic 4 to 6 weeks before departure.CDC ↗read 03.10.2026

Diseases without a vaccine — how they spread

Avoid contaminated food and water
  • Leptospirosis — Touching urine or other body fluids from an animal infected with leptospirosis Swimming or wading in urine-contaminated fresh water, or contact with urine-contaminated mud Drinking water or eating foo
  • Melioidosis — Contact with contaminated fresh water, mud, or soil, especially after heavy rains   Drinking contaminated water Breathing in contaminated dust or water droplets, especially during severe weather
Avoid bugs
  • African Tick-Bite Fever — Tick bite
  • Dengue — Mosquito bite
  • Zika — Mosquito bite An infected pregnant woman can spread it to her unborn baby
Airborne & droplet
  • Hantavirus — Breathing in air or accidentally eating food contaminated with the urine, droppings, or saliva of infected rodents Bite from an infected rodent Less commonly, being around someone sick with hantavirus
  • Tuberculosis (TB) — Breathe in TB bacteria that is in the air from an infected and contagious person coughing, speaking, or singing.

The official advice, in full

Source: France Diplomatie (health advice, in French).

In brief
  • Obtain a Global Health Insurance Card (GHIC) or European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) before travelling to Guadeloupe to access medically necessary state healthcare. Foreign Office
  • Arrange travel insurance covering local treatment and unexpected medical evacuation, as GHIC or EHIC does not cover repatriation, non-urgent treatment, or private healthcare. Foreign Office
  • Check vaccine recommendations at least eight weeks before departure and verify which vaccines are available on the NHS travel vaccinations page. Foreign Office
  • Be aware of health risks in Guadeloupe including Zika virus and dengue; consult TravelHealthPro for guidance on travelling with prescribed medicines. Foreign Office
  • Call 15 or 18 for ambulance services in Guadeloupe and contact your insurance company immediately if referred to a medical facility. Foreign Office

Faithful summary of the official texts below, which prevail.

WHO: no outbreak reported for this country in the last 24 months (Disease Outbreak News).who.int ↗read 05.10.2026

Health — Foreign OfficeForeign Office ↗updated 10.12.2025 · read 05.10.2026

Health — Foreign Office

Before you travel check that:

  • your destination can provide the healthcare you may need
  • you have appropriate travel insurance for local treatment or unexpected medical evacuation

This is particularly important if you have a health condition or are pregnant.

Emergency medical number

Call 15 or 18 and ask for an ambulance.

Contact your insurance company quickly if you’re referred to a medical facility for treatment.

Vaccine recommendations and health risks

At least 8 weeks before your trip:

  • check the latest vaccine recommendations for Guadeloupe
  • see where to get vaccines and whether you have to pay on the NHS travel vaccinations page

See what health risks you’ll face in Guadeloupe , including:

  • Zika virus
  • dengue
Medication

The legal status and regulation of some medicines prescribed or bought in the UK can be different in other countries.

Read best practice when travelling with medicines on TravelHealthPro .

Healthcare in Guadeloupe

General healthcare facilities in Guadeloupe are very good. The standard of health service hospitals and GP practices is equivalent to mainland France. Specialist treatment is also available.

Health insurance cards

To get medically necessary state healthcare in Guadeloupe, you need a Global Health Insurance Card ( GHIC ) or a European Health Insurance Card ( EHIC ).

The NHS’s getting healthcare abroad webpage has details about:

  • how to apply for a GHIC
  • how to get temporary cover if you lose your card or it does not arrive in time
  • who qualifies for a new EHIC instead of a GHIC
  • what treatment counts as medically necessary

A GHIC or EHIC is not an alternative to travel insurance. You may have costs your GHIC or EHIC does not cover, including:

  • changes to travel and accommodation bookings
  • additional standard costs for treatment
  • medical repatriation to the UK
  • treatment that is ruled non-urgent
  • private healthcare
  • private clinics
Healthcare for residents

If you plan to live in Guadeloupe, consult the UK Department for Work and Pensions ( DWP ) about long-term entitlement to healthcare under the French national system.

DWP Overseas Medical Benefits helpline: +44 (0)191 218 1999

You can also get English-language information about French social security services online or on +33 (0)820 90 42 12. You can get French-language information online about state services in Guadeloupe .

Travel and mental health

Read FCDO guidance on travel and mental health . There is also mental health guidance on TravelHealthPro .

TravelHealthPro ↗

Places read from OpenStreetMap, within a circle of about 12 km: phone, email, address, website and hours when the source publishes them. No customer reviews, that source has none. Straight-line distances.

The comparator

What is your current insurance?

The verdict
No area exclusion at this level — but three written limits: deductible and prior approval, 90-day cap, advance under conditions.
Exact wording (official French text): « Des Voyages vers des pays où Votre gouvernement a conseillé de ne pas voyager » — general exclusion n° 11, applying to ALL travel covers.
Line by line
Cover
With your Amex Platinum
Territorial exclusion at this level
No territorial exclusion at this level — the clause targets countries your government advised against travelling to
Covered — the core of the Maximum contract
Medical expenses cap abroad
€2M — but 10% deductible (€150–500), insurer's prior approval, trip paid with the Card
CHF 1.5M emergency medical expenses
Hospital deposit before admission
Advance possible — prior approval required before care
Direct payment guarantee: the insurer settles the hospital
Trip duration covered
Maximum 90 consecutive days per trip
12 months, unlimited trips
Visa certificate (incl. Schengen)
Not provided
Official named certificate, issued on payment

Notices vary by bank and vintage — yours prevails. On the right: the Maximum contract (public documents).

Where to go, where not to

No region is advised against by the official readings checked (Global Affairs Canada and Foreign Office): the national advice applies everywhere. France Diplomatie: no security page found for this destination.

In brief
  • National level “Exercise normal security precautions”; no region named (advisory of 24.09.2026). Global Affairs Canada
  • Advises against neither the country nor any area (reviewed 10.12.2025). Foreign Office
  • Level 1 of 4: exercise normal precautions (advisory of 21.08.2024). State Department

The levels each government publishes, unsummarised: their texts, linked below, prevail.

Basse-Terre (Guadeloupe) is in no region these official readings advise against.The red dot on the map. Change the city at the top of the page to read the map from another point.
Guadeloupe — Country-wide vigilanceBasse-Terre
Country-wide vigilanceBasse-TerreNone of the readings checked (Global Affairs Canada and Foreign Office) names a region: the whole country keeps the “country-wide vigilance” colour. Boundaries: Natural Earth.
Country-wide vigilance
the whole country, including Basse-Terre
So:

no region is advised against by these readings; the trip follows the national advice. A new regional advisory would call for a new, written decision.

US21.08.2024
Level 1 of 4Exercise normal precautions
GB10.12.2025
No area coveredYour region (Guadeloupe): not covered
CA24.09.2026
Exercise normal security precautionsYour region (Guadeloupe): not covered
Maximum excludes no area of the country.The VIP Pack covers care and repatriation there. Still enforceable: sanctions and embargoes, and a country already at war at departure. Extraction and security belong to the VIP Pack Extreme, upon eligibility. See My cover

Global Affairs Canada — Open Government Licence – Canada (24.09.2026) · Foreign Office — Open Government Licence v3.0 · Natural Earth

No located event in this reading.

Last change: New information about dual nationals returning to the UK (‘Entry requirements’ page).

French West Indies - Level 1: Exercise Normal PrecautionsState Department ↗updated 21.08.2024 · read 05.10.2026

Updated 21.08.2024

Reissued after periodic review with minor edits.

Exercise normal precautions in the French West Indies, which includes the islands of Guadeloupe, Martinique, French Saint Martin, and Saint Barthélemy.

Read the country information page for additional information on travel to the French West Indies.

If you decide to travel to the French West Indies:

  • Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.
  • Follow the Department of State on Facebook and X/Twitter .
  • Review the Country Security Report for the French Caribbean.
  • Prepare a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the Traveler’s Checklist .
  • Visit the CDC page for the latest Travel Health Information related to your travel.

Nearest river dischargeOpen-Meteo ↗updated 05.10.2026 · read 06.10.2026

10-06 0.1 · 10-07 0.4 · 10-08 0.4 · 10-09 0.3 · 10-10 0.2 · 10-11 0.1 · 10-12 0.1 m³/s

Simulated discharge: Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), data rounded and formatted by Maximum. Contains modified Copernicus Emergency Management Service information 2026. For information only: this is not a flood warning; only national or regional authorities issue those.

Where, exactly?

What the national level does not tell you

The level is national. Risk areas are in the state advisories below.

  • U.S. State Department — the full advisory details the regions concerned and the reasons (crime, terrorism, kidnapping, civil unrest) (read the advisory)
  • Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (United Kingdom) — the United Kingdom advises against no travel to this country · reviewed 10 December 2025
    Last announced change : « New information about dual nationals returning to the UK (‘Entry requirements’ page). » (read the advisory)
  • France Diplomatie — French advisory not retrieved right now — refer to the official text (official Security page)

No major event in progress is located in this country at this morning's check.

What we locate on the map are events in progress that have real coordinates: USGS earthquakes, GDACS disasters, NOAA storms and open NASA EONET events. Hover a dot for details, click to open it in this briefing.

I travel on a passportEach government writes for its own nationals. The advisory that counts for you — and for your policy's clauses — is your country's.

French passport — France Diplomatie

France Diplomatie ↗read 05.10.2026

Swiss passport — FDFA (Switzerland)

The FDFA has no readable travel advice for this country at this reading: consult eda.admin.ch directly.eda.admin.ch ↗

British passport — Foreign Office (UK)

In brief
  • Obtain travel insurance covering your itinerary, planned activities and emergency expenses before travelling to Guadeloupe. Foreign Office
  • Avoid isolated areas and beaches after dark; do not carry large amounts of cash or wear expensive jewellery or watches on the street. Foreign Office
  • Check dive operator credentials and insurance policy requirements for dive instructor qualifications; ensure oxygen and hyperbaric chamber transfer capability are available. Foreign Office
  • Carry both your UK driving licence and an international driving permit (IDP) when driving in Guadeloupe, as French driving rules apply. Foreign Office
  • Monitor weather updates from the World Meteorological Organization and US National Hurricane Center during hurricane season, which runs from June to November. Foreign Office

Faithful summary of the official texts below, which prevail.

Warnings — Foreign OfficeForeign Office ↗updated 10.12.2025 · read 05.10.2026

Before you travel

No travel can be guaranteed safe. Read all the advice in this guide. You may also find it helpful to:

  • see general advice for women travellers
  • read our guide on disability and travel abroad
  • see general advice for LGBT+ travellers
  • read about safety for solo and independent travel
  • see advice on volunteering and adventure travel abroad
Travel insurance

If you choose to travel, research your destinations and get appropriate travel insurance . Insurance should cover your itinerary, planned activities and expenses in an emergency.

Safety — Foreign OfficeForeign Office ↗updated 10.12.2025 · read 05.10.2026

Terrorism

There is a high threat of terrorist attack globally affecting UK interests and British nationals, including from groups and individuals who view the UK and British nationals as targets. Stay aware of your surroundings at all times.

UK Counter Terrorism Policing has information and advice on staying safe abroad and what to do in the event of a terrorist attack. Find out how to reduce your risk from terrorism while abroad .

Terrorism in Guadeloupe

Although there is no recent history of terrorism in Guadeloupe, attacks cannot be ruled out.

Protecting yourself and your belongings

Avoid isolated areas, including beaches, after dark.

Do not carry large amounts of cash or wear expensive-looking jewellery or watches on the street. Put valuables and travel documents in a safety deposit box or hotel safe.

Swimming safety

See water safety on holiday from the Royal Life Saving Society.

Scuba diving

Diving schools may have limited resources and do not always observe safety and maintenance standards. Always:

  • check a dive operator’s credentials
  • check the conditions on your insurance policy – some policies require dive instructors to have certain qualifications
  • make sure safety equipment is available on the boat, particularly oxygen
  • ask about safety precautions, including the ability to transfer divers to a hyperbaric chamber

If you have not had any previous diving experience, check what to do if something goes wrong, including how to call for help while at sea.

Road travel

If you are planning to drive in Guadeloupe, see information on driving abroad and check the rules of the road in the RAC’s France guide as French driving rules apply. The guide lists driving regulations and other legal requirements you need to be aware of.

Check with the local authorities or your car hire company what documents you need. You may need an international driving permit ( IDP ) as well as your UK driving licence.

Extreme weather and natural disasters

Find out what you can do to prepare for and respond to extreme weather and natural hazards .

Hurricanes

The hurricane season in Guadeloupe normally runs from June to November. Monitor local and international weather updates from the  World Meteorological Organization  and the  US National Hurricane Center .

American passport — U.S. Department of State

In brief
  • Guadeloupe is generally safe for travelers; exercise normal precautions throughout the territory. State Department
  • Guadeloupe regularly experiences hurricanes; review weather and natural disaster information before travelling. State Department
  • Consult the State Department's Travel Guidance for Guadeloupe for specific preparation advice for a safe trip. State Department

Faithful summary of the official texts below, which prevail.

French West Indies - Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions 2024-08-21travel.state.gov ↗updated 21.08.2024 · read 05.10.2026

Advisory summary

Reissued after periodic review with minor edits.

Exercise normal precautions in the French West Indies, which includes the islands of Guadeloupe, Martinique, French Saint Martin, and Saint Barthélemy.

Read the country information page for additional information on travel to the French West Indies.

If you decide to travel to the French West Indies:

  • Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive Alerts and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.
  • Follow the Department of State on Facebook and X/Twitter .
  • Review the Country Security Report for the French Caribbean.
  • Prepare a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the Traveler’s Checklist .
  • Visit the CDC page for the latest Travel Health Information related to your travel.

Global Affairs Canada — additional reading

Exercise normal security precautions

Open Government Licence – Canada · September 24, 2026 08:53 EDTtravel.gc.ca ↗updated 24.09.2026 · read 05.10.2026

In brief
  • In Guadeloupe, the "priority to the right" rule applies at intersections on all roads; vehicles in roundabouts have priority over those entering. Pay close attention when driving as this system may differ from your home country. Global Affairs Canada
  • If involved in a car accident with disagreement, do not argue with the other driver. Record the licence plate number and proceed to the nearest police station. Global Affairs Canada
  • Never transport packages, bags or suitcases belonging to other people, and pack your own luggage while monitoring it closely at all times, as drug trafficking penalties include severe jail sentences and fines. Global Affairs Canada
  • If your child was wrongfully taken to Guadeloupe, contact your provincial Central Authority immediately and consult lawyers in both Canada and Guadeloupe; Canadian consular officials cannot interfere in private legal matters. Global Affairs Canada
  • The currency in Guadeloupe is the euro (EUR). You must abide by all local laws and understand that if arrested or detained, contact the nearest Canadian government office or the Vulnerable Children's Consular Unit. Global Affairs Canada

Faithful summary of the official texts below, which prevail.

Global Affairs Canada — written for Canadian travellers, valid for all

Local laws

You must abide by local laws. Learn about what you should do and how we can help if you are arrested or detained abroad.

Drugs

Penalties for possession, use or trafficking of illegal drugs can be severe. Convicted offenders could expect jail sentences and fines.

  • Pack your own luggage and monitor it closely at all times
  • Never transport other people’s packages, bags or suitcases

Drugs, alcohol and travel

International Child Abduction

The Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction is an international treaty. It can help parents with the return of children who have been removed to or retained in certain countries in violation of custody rights. The convention applies between Canada and France. If your child was wrongfully taken to, or is being held in Guadeloupe, and if the applicable conditions are met, you may apply for the return of your child to the Guadeloupean court. If you are in this situation:

  • act as quickly as you can
  • contact the Central Authority for your province or territory of residence for information on starting an application under The Hague Convention
  • consult a lawyer in Canada and in Guadeloupe to explore all the legal options for the return of your child
  • report the situation to the nearest Canadian government office abroad or to the Vulnerable Children's Consular Unit at Global Affairs Canada by calling the Emergency Watch and Response Centre

If your child was removed from a country other than Canada, consult a lawyer to determine if The Hague Convention applies. Be aware that Canadian consular officials cannot interfere in private legal matters or in another country's judicial affairs.

Driving

You must be at least 18 years old to drive a car in Guadeloupe. However, the minimum age to rent a car is 21, and the driver must have held a driver’s licence for at least 2 years. You can drive with a valid Canadian driver’s licence for up to 6 months. You must carry an International Driving Permit. International Driving Permit

Priority to the right

The “priority to the right” system is in effect in Guadeloupe. Drivers must give way to vehicles approaching from the right at intersections, even on secondary roads. This often comes as a surprise to unaccustomed foreign drivers. Vehicles already in a roundabout have priority over those trying to enter it. In this case, priority is given to the left rather than the right. Pay attention when driving in Guadeloupe.

Car accidents

If there is a disagreement between the drivers involved in a car accident:

  • do not argue
  • write down the licence plate number
  • go to the nearest police station
Money

The currency of Guadeloupe is the euro (EUR).

Open Government Licence – Canada · September 24, 2026 08:53 EDTtravel.gc.ca ↗updated 24.09.2026 · read 05.10.2026

Air: Good 20/100PM2.5 5.1 µg/m³ · PM10 8.5 µg/m³
UV very high today max 10.2Right now 0.0 · WHO scale 0–11+

What it changes for you: Air acceptable at this hour: nothing special to plan. Very high UV: sunscreen, hat and shade between 11 am and 4 pm; sunstroke and dehydration are travellers' first reasons to see a doctor.

Reading 20:00 (America/Guadeloupe)Open-Meteo ↗updated 05.10.2026 · read 06.10.2026

Air quality and UV: Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), data rounded and formatted by Maximum. Contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information 2026. Neither the European Commission nor ECMWF is responsible for any use that may be made of the Copernicus information or data it contains.

The World Bank publishes no health-system figures for Guadeloupe (French overseas department): the values below are for France as a whole, given as a reference — they do not describe local care.

Physicians per 1,000 people
France (whole country)3.3 2022
Switzerland4.5 2022
Hospital beds per 1,000 people
France (whole country)5.7 2022
Switzerland4.4 2023
Health spending per person (USD)
France (whole country)5,327 2024
Switzerland11,784 2023
Life expectancy (years)
France (whole country)83.0 2024
Switzerland84.4 2024

World Bank — latest published value, year per indicatordata.worldbank.org ↗read 03.10.2026

I travel on a passportVisa, passport validity, entry form: the rules depend on your passport. Each government describes them for its own nationals.

French passport — France Diplomatie

France Diplomatie's Entry and stay page could not be read at this reading: consult it directly.diplomatie.gouv.fr ↗read 05.10.2026

Swiss passport — FDFA (Switzerland)

The FDFA does not publish entry requirements: they are set out by the destination's embassy or consulate in Switzerland — check them before booking, passport in hand. As a guide, the French and British requirements below describe the same rules as seen by two other governments.eda.admin.ch ↗

British passport — Foreign Office (UK)

In brief
  • Your British passport must be valid for at least three months after your planned departure date from Guadeloupe. Foreign Office
  • British citizens may visit Guadeloupe visa-free for up to ninety days for tourism or business purposes. Foreign Office
  • You must carry a yellow fever vaccination certificate if travelling from a country listed as a transmission risk. Foreign Office
  • You cannot bring meat, milk or products containing them into Guadeloupe, except powdered baby milk, baby food and special medical foods. Foreign Office
  • UK residents of Guadeloupe must carry their residence document and passport when entering or exiting; if not yet received, carry your certificate of application email. Foreign Office
  • Declare all cash and valuables you bring into Guadeloupe according to current requirements. Foreign Office

Faithful summary of the official texts below, which prevail.

Entry requirements — rules for a British passportForeign Office ↗updated 10.12.2025 · read 05.10.2026

Entry requirements — rules for a British passport

This information is for people travelling on a full ‘British citizen’ passport from the UK. It is based on the UK government’s understanding of Guadeloupe’s current rules for the most common types of travel.

Guadeloupe is an Overseas Department of France (‘Département d’Outre-Mer’). The authorities in Guadeloupe set and enforce entry rules. If you’re not sure how these requirements apply to you, contact the French Consulate General in the UK .

Passport validity requirements

Your passport must have an ‘expiry date’ at least 3 months after the date you plan to leave Guadeloupe.

Check with your travel provider that your passport and other travel documents meet requirements. Renew your passport if you need to.

You will be denied entry if you do not have a valid travel document or try to use a passport that has been reported lost or stolen.

Dual nationals

When returning to the UK, British citizens must carry a valid British passport or certificate of entitlement . See Dual citizenship .

Visa requirements

Guadeloupe is an Overseas Department of France and so is part of the EU.

You can visit Guadeloupe without a visa for up to 90 days, for tourism or business. To stay longer, to work or study, for business travel or for other reasons, check the visa application process and timelines on the French visa website.

UK residents of Guadeloupe

Carry your residence document, as well as your passport, when entering or exiting Guadeloupe. If you have applied but not yet received your document, carry your certificate of application. You will have received this as an email.

Vaccine requirements

You must have a certificate to prove you’ve had a yellow fever vaccination if you’re coming from a country listed as a transmission risk .

For full details about medical entry requirements and recommended vaccinations, see TravelHealthPro’s Guadeloupe guide .

Customs rules

There are strict rules about goods you can take into or out of Guadeloupe . You must declare anything that may be prohibited or subject to tax or duty.

Taking food into Guadeloupe

You cannot take meat, milk or products containing them into EU countries . There are some exceptions such as powdered baby milk, baby food and special foods or pet feed required for medical reasons.

Taking money into Guadeloupe

Check what cash and valuables you need to declare to bring them into Guadeloupe.

American passport — U.S. Department of State

The State Department publishes the requirements ("Entry, Exit and Visa Requirements") on its country page, which our servers cannot read. Read it before you go; as a guide, the French and British requirements below describe the same rules as seen by two other governments.travel.state.gov ↗updated 21.08.2024 · read 05.10.2026

Living on site

For each risk, the official texts themselves: what is happening, then, where they say so, what to do.

CrimeMODERATE

What the texts say · Petty crime, such as pickpocketing, bag snatching and car break-ins, is more common in tourist areas, such as the old downtown area of Pointe-à-Pitre, beaches and the cruise ship port.

What they advise:
  • Avoid isolated areas, including beaches, after dark.
  • Keep your personal belongings, including your passport and other travel documents, in a secure place.
Global Affairs Canada · Foreign Office
TransportMODERATE

What the texts say · Driving at night can be dangerous, particularly in the mountains and on rural roads.

What they advise: Keep doors and windows closed and locked, especially at night.
Global Affairs Canada
Nature and climateHIGH

What the texts say · The hurricane season in Guadeloupe normally runs from June to November. La Soufrière is an active volcano. It is located on the southern flank of the island of Basse-Terre.

What they advise:
  • Monitor local and international weather updates from the World Meteorological Organization and the US National Hurricane Center.
  • If you decide to travel to a coastal area during the hurricane season despite the risks: follow the advice and instructions of local authorities.
Foreign Office · Global Affairs Canada
Laws and customsTO KNOW

What the texts say · Penalties for possession, use or trafficking of illegal drugs can be severe.

What they advise: If there is a disagreement between the drivers involved in a car accident: do not argue - write down the licence plate number - go to the nearest police station.
Global Affairs Canada
Crowds and calendarMODERATE

What the texts say · Demonstrations and labour strikes occur.

What they advise: Avoid areas where demonstrations and large gatherings are taking place.
Global Affairs Canada

Sentences copied word for word from the official texts cited, chosen for the destination; the level is our reading. The full texts, at each source:Global Affairs Canada ↗updated 24.09.2026 · read 05.10.2026 (updated 24.09.2026 · read 27.09.2026)Foreign Office ↗updated 10.12.2025 · read 05.10.2026 (updated 10.12.2025 · read 27.09.2026)

—:—Local time · America/Guadeloupe ·
112Local emergency numbers · Single number 112
Europlug, prise électrique de type E, AC power plugs and sockets: British and related types230 V
Drivingon the right
1 EUR = 1.00 EUR1 CHF = 0.93 EUR · 2026-10-05

Time zone: IANA and timezone-boundary-builder (ODbL) · RESTCountries · EmergencyNumberAPI · Wikidata · European Central Bank

Places: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Photon search by komoot.

Public holidaysNager.Date ↗read 25.09.2026

  • Sun 1 Nov — All Saints' Day
  • Wed 11 Nov — Armistice Day
  • Fri 25 Dec — Christmas Day
ESSENTIAL

Maximum policyholder: before paying anything, call the 24/7 number. If you are admitted for more than 24 h, Maximum sends its direct payment guarantee to the hospital (art. 2.12).

+41 22 ••• •• •• — Full number in your client area

The hospitals to know — Basse-Terre

The hospital list has not been read from OpenStreetMap for this page yet: the medical-network map loads it when opened. Maximum's assistance directs you to the right facility, 24/7. The medical-network map ↗

15pharmacies9doctorsFull map and list ↗

Before you go

  • Routine vaccinesup to date
  • Yellow feverrequired if arriving from a risk area
  • Hepatitis Arecommended
  • Hepatitis Brecommended
  • Mpoxdepending on the trip

CDC Travelers' Health recommendations, most important first. They depend on your age, vaccines and itinerary: confirm them with a doctor or a travel clinic 4 to 6 weeks before departure. Details, disease by disease ↗cdc.gov ↗read 03.10.2026

On site

DengueMosquitoes bite by day: repellent, long sleeves.
SunUV very high (10): hat, sunscreen, water.
MedicationIn their box, with the prescription — in English if possible.

Back home — a fever in the following weeks should be told to a doctor, naming the country.

The next 7 days America/GuadeloupeMET Norway ↗read 06.10.2026

Tue 6 Oct24–28°rain · 9.5 mm
Wed 7 Oct25–30°showers · 4.8 mm
Thu 8 Oct25–30°showers · 3.7 mm
Fri 9 Oct25–30°showers · 1.1 mm
Sat 10 Oct25–30°mainly clear · 0.9 mm
Sun 11 Oct24–29°showers · 2.6 mm
Mon 12 Oct24–29°heavy showers · 6.9 mm

Forecast: MET Norway (Norwegian Meteorological Institute, CC BY 4.0), grouped by day and formatted by Maximum.

I travel on a passportYour embassy, and the service to register with, depend on your passport.

Your country, 24/7, from abroad

FR
Crisis and Support Centre — French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs+33 1 53 59 11 0024/7 emergency line, standard rate. First contact abroad: the French embassy or consulate.www.diplomatie.gouv.fr ↗read 05.10.2026
CH
FDFA Helpline+41 58 465 33 33+41 800 24 7 36524/7, 365 days a year — helpline@eda.admin.ch. Beware of scam calls spoofing these numbers.www.eda.admin.ch ↗
GB
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office+44 20 7008 500024 hours, for British nationals.www.gov.uk ↗updated 10.12.2025 · read 05.10.2026
US
Overseas Citizens Services — U.S. Department of State+1 202 501 4444+1 888 407 4747From abroad; the second number from the U.S. and Canada.travel.state.gov ↗updated 21.08.2024 · read 05.10.2026

Police

  • Police nationale · 0.5 km
    +590 590 99 20 00
  • Gendarmerie nationale · 3.8 km
    +590 590 80 99 12
  • Police municipale · 4.9 km
  • Police municipale de Vieux-Fort · 6.5 km

OpenStreetMap

Getting help — Foreign OfficeForeign Office ↗updated 10.12.2025 · read 05.10.2026

Getting help — Foreign Office

The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office ( FCDO ) cannot provide tailored advice for individual trips. Read this travel advice and carry out your own research before deciding whether to travel.

Emergency services in Guadeloupe

Telephone: 112 (ambulance, fire, police)

or

Ambulance: 15

Fire: 18

Police: 17

Distress at sea: 196

Contact your travel provider and insurer

Contact your travel provider and your insurer if you are involved in a serious incident or emergency abroad. They will tell you if they can help and what you need to do.

Support from FCDO

FCDO has guidance on staying safe and what to do if you need help or support abroad, including:

  • getting help if you’re a victim of crime
  • what to do if you’re  in hospital
  • if you’re affected by a crisis , such as a terrorist attack
Help abroad

See  how to get help from the UK government abroad  including in an emergency.

Help in the UK

You can call  FCDO  in London if you need urgent help because something has happened to a friend or relative abroad.

Telephone: 020 7008 5000 (24 hours)

Find out about call charges

Ten phrases in French

For emergencies. If pronunciation fails, show the screen — or the printed page.

Help!Au secours !
Call an ambulance!Appelez une ambulance !
I need a doctor.J'ai besoin d'un médecin.
Where is the nearest hospital?Où est l'hôpital le plus proche ?
Call the police!Appelez la police !
I am allergic to penicillin.Je suis allergique à la pénicilline.
I have international medical insurance.J'ai une assurance médicale internationale.
I want to contact my embassy.Je voudrais contacter mon ambassade.
Please take me to this address.Emmenez-moi à cette adresse, s'il vous plaît.
Do you speak English?Parlez-vous anglais ?

Translations by Maximum Insurance, original script and transliteration.

  • Keep the entry stamp, hospital invoices and the medical report. Without them a claim cannot be rebuilt.
  • File it from the claim form, once back, with those papers.
  • The France Diplomatie health page mentions dengue. A fever in the weeks after return should be told to a doctor, naming the country.

Actions to take before each professional trip abroad.

1Once — the framework
2For each departure
3During the mission, and after

What is happening in Guadeloupe right now

Live alerts and level changes, each with its official source. Continuously updated.

What governments have just written

UpdateGlobal Affairs Canada

Health – editorial change

September 24, 2026 08:53 EDTtravel.gc.ca ↗updated 24.09.2026 · read 05.10.2026

No level change recorded for this country since the log opened. The live alerts above are updated continuously.

⚡ The world feed — every country →

Frequently asked questions — travel insurance Guadeloupe

24/7 support number — +41 22 ••• •• ••An adviser goes through each question with you until you have an actionable answer: cover, hospital, entry rules, claims. Full number in your client area. You can also ask Maximum directly, just below these questions.
What is the official risk level in Guadeloupe today?

Level 1/4 — Exercise Normal Precautions, U.S. Department of State, retrieved on 6 October 2026.

  • Is the whole country advised against? United States: no · United Kingdom: no · Switzerland: no (reading of 27 September 2026).
  • Contractually, only an FDFA, FOPH or WHO advisory against the trip opens Module A (art. 18.1) — that is not the case today.
  • Travel with international medical cover and the 24/7 number (+41 22 ••• •• ••) saved: here the risk is not the advisory, it is the hospital bill.
  • We check these sources every morning and e-mail you the day one changes (Alerts button).

Sourcestravel.state.gov · updated 21.08 · read 05.10France Diplomatie · read 05.10DFAE207-country comparison

Is the whole of Guadeloupe advised against, or only some areas?

An area advised against does not rule out the country.

  • Official answers: United States: no · United Kingdom: no · Switzerland: no.
  • Keep your country of residence's advisory on booking day and on departure day: that is what your policy's clauses cite.

SourcesFrance Diplomatie · read 05.10Foreign Office · updated 10.12 · read 05.10State Department · updated 21.08 · read 05.10

What are the entry requirements for Guadeloupe with my passport?

The rules depend on the passport, not on the destination alone.

  • British passport (Foreign Office): Your British passport must be valid for at least three months after your planned departure date from Guadeloupe. British citizens may visit Guadeloupe visa-free for up to ninety days for tourism or business purposes. You must carry a yellow fever vaccination certificate if travelling from a country listed as a transmission risk.
  • American passport: the requirements are on the State Department country page (travel.state.gov).
  • Swiss passport: the FDFA refers you to the destination's embassy in Switzerland.
  • Pick your passport at the top of Before you go › Entry: the official text that concerns you comes first, with its “In brief” summary.

SourcesFrance Diplomatie · read 05.10Foreign Office · updated 10.12 · read 05.10State Department · updated 21.08 · read 05.10

Do I need an insurance certificate for a Guadeloupe visa?

For a Schengen visa, yes: at least €30,000 of travel medical insurance (Regulation (EC) No 810/2009, art. 15).

  • Many other countries ask for it on entry or for a visa, case by case: check Before you go › Entry, with your passport.
  • Subscribe: the named certificate arrives by e-mail on payment, with your name, dates and limits (CHF 1.5M medical expenses, unlimited evacuation and repatriation) — the ones consulates check.
  • Attach it to the visa file; if in doubt about the format, write to us.

SourcesRegulation (EC) 810/2009, art. 15General conditions, policy 20 00 479

What does Maximum Insurance do in Guadeloupe, concretely?

VIP Pack — $990 for twelve months, unlimited trips.

  • CHF 1.5M emergency medical expenses, unlimited medical evacuation and repatriation, search and rescue CHF 50,000, cancellation or change CHF 5,000.
  • One 24/7 number, +41 22 ••• •• ••: Maximum sends its direct payment guarantee to the hospital (art. 2.12).
  • Network of 45,000 providers (art. 6.9); evacuation is decided, organised and paid by Maximum's medical team if the local facility is not enough (art. 6.2.2).
  • Named certificate by e-mail on payment, no medical questionnaire.

SourcesGeneral conditions, policy 20 00 479OpenStreetMap · read 05.10

What should I do if hospitalised in Guadeloupe?

Six steps, in this order.

  • 1. Call +41 22 ••• •• •• before paying anything, or have the front desk call: it is the condition for full cover (otherwise: reduced or refused benefits).
  • 2. Ask for a hospital in the Maximum network (art. 6.9).
  • 3. See a doctor the same day and leave with the certificate: without an on-the-spot finding, nothing is covered (art. 33).
  • 4. Admitted for more than 24 h? The front desk calls Maximum: direct payment guarantee, no deposit (art. 2.12).
  • 5. Book no ambulance or flight yourself (art. 6.2.2).
  • 6. Once home, file within 30 days (art. 35.7).
  • Local emergency services: single number 112.

SourcesSpecial conditions 01.26General conditions, policy 20 00 479

Which emergency numbers in Guadeloupe?

Local emergency services: single number 112

  • Maximum, 24/7, before any payment: +41 22 ••• •• ••.
  • Save these numbers before leaving; in immediate danger, call local emergency services first, then Maximum.

SourcesEmergencyNumberAPI · Wikidata · read 24.09OpenStreetMap · read 05.10

Is an Amex, Visa or Mastercard enough in Guadeloupe?

At today's level 1/4, card by card:

  • Amex Platinum — No area exclusion at this level — but three written limits: deductible and prior approval, 90-day cap, advance under conditions.
  • Visa — No express area exclusion — but a €156,000 cap, 90 days, and the war/instability exclusion in the background.
  • Mastercard — No exclusion in play at this level — but a €155,000 cap and 90 covered days.
  • Three lines to read in your notice: the duration (often 90 days per trip), the settlement (reimbursement afterwards or direct payment of the hospital) and the area exclusion at level 4/4.

SourcesAmex Platinum France T&Cs, 01.2025 — general exclusion n° 11BNP Paribas Visa Infinite notice (policy PT7), 04.2025 — comFortuneo World Elite Mastercard notice, 01.2026 — art. 5.5 '

Are a health plan or a travel policy enough in Guadeloupe?

A health plan reimburses at home; here, the hospital asks for a payment guarantee before admission.

  • Health plan — A health plan treats you at home. Here the hospital asks for a guarantee before admission — not a later reimbursement.
  • Travel policy — No area exclusion at this level — compare cap, deductible and covered duration.
  • A travel policy often has a territorial clause at level 4/4 and a 90-day limit per trip.
  • Have your IPID number or the PDF of the terms and ask an expert to call you back: the answer is in the document, not in the brochure.

SourcesGeneral conditions, policy 20 00 479

How do I use the medical network on this page?

The page reads hospitals, pharmacies and doctors from OpenStreetMap, around the point you choose.

  • Type your city, hotel or beach: the map re-centres, 24/7 emergency rooms come first.
  • Each row gives the phone when the source publishes it, the nearest street, directions and the Google Maps listing.
  • The PDF briefing repeats the same places, numbered on a printable map.
  • No customer reviews: OpenStreetMap has none, and we invent none.

SourcesOpenStreetMap (ODbL) · read 05.10

Which vaccines and health precautions for Guadeloupe?

The sourced detail is under Medical network › Health: vaccines, diseases present, altitude, outbreaks.

  • CDC (Travelers' Health), depending on the trip: Routine vaccines, COVID-19, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Measles, Monkeypox, Rabies.
  • France Diplomatie reports in the country: dengue — mosquito protection day and night.
  • See a doctor or a travel clinic 8 weeks before departure (Foreign Office).
  • Carry your medicines in their packaging, with a prescription using international non-proprietary names (France Diplomatie).

SourcesCDC Travelers' Health · read 03.10France Diplomatie · read 05.10OMS · read 05.10Foreign Office · updated 10.12 · read 05.10

Can I be treated in Guadeloupe, or will I be evacuated?

The compared figures are under Safety & risks › Health system.

  • When the local facility is not enough, Maximum's medical team decides the evacuation to a suitable centre, and pays for it (art. 6.2.2).

SourcesWorld Bank · read 03.10General conditions, policy 20 00 479

Guadeloupe: safety, in figures?

Comparable figures (homicides, roads, incidents) are under Safety & risks › Incidents.

SourcesWorld Bank (UNODC, WHO) · read 03.10UCDP

Where is my embassy in Guadeloupe, and why register?

Embassies and consulates are under Before you go › Contacts, sorted by passport.

  • Register before leaving: France: Ariane · Switzerland: Travel Admin · United Kingdom: Foreign Office alerts · United States: STEP.
  • Two minutes, and in a crisis your country's authorities can reach you and count you in an evacuation.
  • Pick your passport at the top of Contacts: your embassy comes first.

SourcesOpenStreetMap · read 05.10DFAE

Which regions of Guadeloupe should I avoid, precisely?

No region is advised against by the official readings checked (Global Affairs Canada and Foreign Office): the national advice applies everywhere. France Diplomatie: no security page found for this destination.

  • Your point (Guadeloupe): country-wide vigilance.
  • Maximum does not exclude these areas: the VIP Pack covers care and repatriation there (sanctions, embargoes and a country already at war at departure remain enforceable).

SourcesGlobal Affairs Canada · updated 24.09 · read 05.10Foreign Office · updated 10.12 · read 05.10France Diplomatie · read 05.10

Which laws and customs should I know in Guadeloupe?

Local laws apply to every traveller; here is what the official texts say.

  • In Guadeloupe, the "priority to the right" rule applies at intersections on all roads; vehicles in roundabouts have priority over those entering. Pay close attention when driving as this system may differ from your home country.
  • If involved in a car accident with disagreement, do not argue with the other driver. Record the licence plate number and proceed to the nearest police station.
  • Never transport packages, bags or suitcases belonging to other people, and pack your own luggage while monitoring it closely at all times, as drug trafficking penalties include severe jail sentences and fines.
  • If your child was wrongfully taken to Guadeloupe, contact your provincial Central Authority immediately and consult lawyers in both Canada and Guadeloupe; Canadian consular officials cannot interfere in private legal matters.
  • The currency in Guadeloupe is the euro (EUR). You must abide by all local laws and understand that if arrested or detained, contact the nearest Canadian government office or the Vulnerable Children's Consular Unit.

SourcesGlobal Affairs Canada · updated 24.09 · read 05.10Foreign Office · updated 10.12 · read 05.10

Who can I call at any hour from Guadeloupe?

Every foreign ministry runs a 24/7 emergency line for its nationals.

  • France — Crisis and Support Centre — French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs: +33 1 53 59 11 00. 24/7 emergency line, standard rate. First contact abroad: the French embassy or consulate.
  • Switzerland — FDFA Helpline: +41 58 465 33 33 · +41 800 24 7 365. 24/7, 365 days a year — helpline@eda.admin.ch. Beware of scam calls spoofing these numbers.
  • United Kingdom — Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office: +44 20 7008 5000. 24 hours, for British nationals.
  • United States — Overseas Citizens Services — U.S. Department of State: +1 202 501 4444 · +1 888 407 4747. From abroad; the second number from the U.S. and Canada.

Sourcesdiplomatie.gouv.fr · read 05.10eda.admin.ch

A few useful phrases in French for Guadeloupe?

Emergency phrases, to show if pronunciation fails:

  • Help! → Au secours !
  • Call an ambulance! → Appelez une ambulance !
  • I need a doctor. → J'ai besoin d'un médecin.
  • Where is the nearest hospital? → Où est l'hôpital le plus proche ?
  • Call the police! → Appelez la police !

SourcesMaximum Insurance

What should I keep after leaving Guadeloupe, and how do I file a claim?

Keep the entry stamp, the invoices, the prescriptions and the medical report.

  • File within 30 days (art. 35.7) from your client area, with the documents; the official forms are pre-filled.
  • Costs advanced on site are reimbursed against receipts.
  • Fever, persistent diarrhoea or a rash in the following weeks? See a doctor and say where you have been — dengue circulate in the country (France Diplomatie).

SourcesGeneral conditions, policy 20 00 479

What does the Pack VIP Extreme add?

Cancellation or change up to CHF 20,000, special risk CHF 5,000 per person, crisis management and security, optional Kidnap & Ransom.

  • Special risk (Module A): political event, attack, epidemic, natural disaster — opens when the FDFA, the FOPH or WHO advise against the trip (art. 18.1).
  • Epidemic: assistance must be requested within 7 days of the WHO or FDFA qualification (art. 36.2).
  • Crisis management and security: trip registration, monitoring, extraction, evacuation in case of riot, war, terrorism or disaster; Kidnap & Ransom subject to eligibility (art. 18.4).
  • $2,290 a year, unlimited trips.

SourcesGeneral conditions, policy 20 00 479

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A question? Maximum answers.Answers built from the Guadeloupe file and your policy.

In a life-threatening emergency, call local emergency services first, then Maximum: +41 22 ••• •• •• — 24/7 support number, an adviser stays with you to the end.

What Maximum knows

The 207 country pages — hospitals, pharmacies, police, embassies, emergency numbers, official advice from four governments, health, safety in figures, events in progress — read around the city you name. Your policy — benefits, the six steps, claims, articles. The site — prices, certificate, subscription. Nothing else: what it does not know, it says so and hands you to an adviser.

Same advisory level: Saint Kitts and Nevis · Sint Maarten · Saint Vincent and the Grenadines · El Salvador · Samoa · Seychelles

Cross-check with official sources
U.S. State Department → UK FCDO → France Diplomatie → DFAE (Suisse) →

The displayed level comes from the State Department, checked every morning. Before departure, always cross-check your country of residence's advisory: that is what your policy cites.

The level shown is the official U.S. Department of State level, checked daily. Maximum Insurance is an insurance distributor — general information, not personal advice.

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