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Do Guyana citizens need a visa for France?

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Guyana citizens need a visa to enter France. Apply in advance at an embassy or visa centre.

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Guyana vs France: passport comparison

Guyana

48

visa-free countries

Global rank: #106 · mobility 101.6

France

126

visa-free countries

Global rank: #4 · mobility 171.5
43

countries both Guyana and France can enter visa-free together

Guyana + France: passport compatibility

48%

of the world — where both passports have the same visa access

Where Guyana and France travel together — by entry type:

43 both visa-free
18 both visa on arrival
20 both e-visa / eTA
14 both need a visa
102 access differs

Where Guyana and France can travel visa-free together

Travelling as a pair with two different passports? Here is the full list of countries where BOTH of you can enter without a prior visa — plus where your access differs.

Only Guyana is visa-free (5)

Where to apply: France has no mission in Guyana

Guides tell you a visa is required but never warn that there is nowhere to file it — the mission simply does not exist in your country. We picked the nearest countries that do accept applications and measured the distance.

1
Suriname 338 km
Applications accepted in: Paramaribo
2
Venezuela 865 km
Applications accepted in: Caracas
3
Saint Lucia 1,031 km
Applications accepted in: Castries

Distances are measured between country centroids — a rough guide, not a route. Before you travel, confirm with the chosen consulate that it accepts applicants resident elsewhere: many operate a consular district, and out-of-district applications are not always accepted, often with a longer queue.

France: good to know

Paris

Capital

Euro (EUR)

Currency

Central European Time (UTC+1)

Time zone

+33

Calling code

C, E

Power plug

230V / 50Hz

Voltage

Right-hand

Driving side

Where else Guyana goes visa-free

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Documents you'll usually need for France

The usual basics for the trip. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy or consulate.

Valid passport

Valid at least 6 more months

Return / onward ticket

Proof you will leave the country

Proof of funds

Enough money for your stay

Accommodation

Hotel booking or an invitation

Travel insurance

Recommended, sometimes required

Visa

Obtained at the embassy in advance

Frequently asked

Do Guyana citizens need a visa for France?
Guyana citizens need a visa to enter France. Apply in advance at an embassy or visa centre.
Which passport is stronger — Guyana or France?
The France passport is stronger: 126 visa-free countries versus 48. Global rank: Guyana #106, France #4.
Where can Guyana and France citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 43 of the same countries.
What documents do I need for France?
Usually: a valid passport (6+ months), a return ticket, proof of funds and accommodation. Plus a visa obtained from the embassy in advance. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy.
Can visa requirements change between Guyana and France?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Aug 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

Guyana passport ranking

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