Customs
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Guadeloupe Customs Regulations
Import & export rules, duty-free allowances, prohibited items, and traveler health advisory
200 cigs
Tobacco allowance
1 litre
Alcohol allowance
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Import Regulations
- 200 Cigarettes or
- 50 Cigars or
- 100 Cigarillos
- 250 Grammes of Tobacco
- 2 litres of still wine and
- 1 litre of spirits over 22% or
- 2 litres fortified wines below 22%
- 50ml Perfume
- Plant and vegetables
- Animals and food of animal origin from Haiti
- Illegal drugs
- Weapons and ammunition – unless permission has been obtained
- Knives and deadly weapons
- Electronic equipment
- Counterfeit money
- Pornographic material
- More than 5 animals (only 2 parrots and any endangered species)
- Cats and dogs less than 4 months old and dangerous dog breeds including American Staffordshire terrier or Staffordshire terrier.
- Travellers importing or exporting the equivalent of 10,000 Euros in cash or travellers checks will need to declare the total sum to the relevant customs officials before being allowed entry. All gold, except personal jewellery, over 500 grammes will need to be declared before entering or leaving the country.
- Any dogs, cats or other animals being brought into the country should be accompanied with a microchip, valid health certificate and a recent rabies vaccination.
- All firearms, explosives and ammunition are prohibited from entering the country unless the travellers have obtained either a Certificate of Possession ("autorisation de détention") or a specific Import Permit ("autorisation d’importation de matériels de guerre - armes et munitions") and can submit them to the customs department upon entry.
Export Regulations
- No information available
- Plant and vegetables
- Animals and food of animal origin from Haiti
- Illegal drugs
- Weapons and ammunition – unless permission has been obtained
- Knives and deadly weapons
- Electronic equipment
- Counterfeit money
- Pornographic material
- More than 5 animals (only 2 parrots and any endangered species)
- Cats and dogs less than 4 months old and dangerous dog breeds including American Staffordshire terrier or Staffordshire terrier.
- Travellers importing or exporting the equivalent of 10,000 Euros in cash or travellers checks will need to declare the total sum to the relevant customs officials before being allowed entry. All gold, except personal jewellery, over 500 grammes will need to be declared before entering or leaving the country.
Health & Security
Basic health information for travelers to Guadeloupe
Basic security information for travelers to Guadeloupe
🩺 Basic Health Information for Travelers to Guadeloupe
- A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required by travellers over one year of age arriving from or travelling through an infected or endemic zone within six days of entry into the country.
- Although chlorinated and relatively safe, water in the main cities may cause abdominal pains. Travellers are advised to stick to bottled water upon entering the country and avoid drinking water in more rural areas unless thoroughly sterilised first.
- All local milk, dairy products, meat, fish, fruit and vegetables should be considered safe to eat but all meat should still be well cooked and eaten hot for safety reasons. Travellers fishing in the country should take care to make sure that any captured fish are safe to eat and free of any potentially poisonous diseases.
- Bilharzia (schistosomiasis) is present in the country and travellers are strongly advised to avoid swimming in natural pools, streams or other sources of water which may contain the disease. Cases of Hepatitis A from contaminated water have also been reported throughout the region.
- Dengue Fever is also present in this country and travellers are advised to wear close clothing for protection and should obtain plenty of insect repellent prior to beginning their journey.
- The sap of the manchineel tree is toxic and causes burns to the skin. Travellers should avoid contact with its leaves and fruit, and should not stand under the tree when it is raining. These trees, which look similar to apple trees, are often marked with a red sign on the trunk.
- Whilst visiting the country, normal precautions regarding bloody needles or if engaging in sexual behaviour should be maintained to prevent any risk of infection.
- Because of its location, the weather in Guadeloupe can turn very hot and humid. Travellers visiting the country should obtain plenty of bottled water and protection against sunburn or dehydration.
- General healthcare in Guadeloupe is considered excellent with plenty of available doctors and hospitals. UK travellers are advised to obtain a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC) before entering the country. This card, alongside a valid UK passport, should entitle travellers to complete medical treatment in the event of an emergency. Emergency airlifts to nearby France or other countries may be required in the event of serious illness or injury and travel insurance is advised.
🛡 Basic Security Information for Travelers to Guadeloupe
- Although considered relatively safe, Guadeloupe currently has a high level of unemployment and acts of theft and not unknown. Travellers are advised to keep their passport and other valuable items in a safe location at all times throughout their visit. Obvious displays of wealth in public places which could attract unwanted attention are not advised and travellers should also take care to avoid visiting dangerous or unfamiliar sections of the country after dark.
- Any public displays or gatherings which could potentially turn violent should be avoided where possible for obvious safety reasons. Travellers are advised to check for any potential military or civil disturbances prior to beginning their journey.
- The hurricane season runs from June to November and can potentially cause harm to both people and property. Travellers visiting the region during this period are advised to pay close attention to local weather forecasts and to plan the rest of their visit accordingly. Evacuation to France in the event of a serious injury may be required.
- Protection from dehydration owing to the intense heat and humidity is strongly advised.
Contact Information
For additional information about travel restrictions, security warnings, political updates, and basic travel guidelines, please contact the nearest Guadeloupian Embassy.