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International Restrictions:
Air France and Air Antilles are operating flights to Guadeloupe. All travellers over the age of 11 must undertake a test for COVID-19 within 72 hours before departure for Guadeloupe. The test is obligatory and the traveller must show proof of a negative result before embarking. Travellers must also provide a self -certified document affirming that they have no COVID symptoms and that to their knowledge they have not been in contact with any person confirmed positive within the last 14 days. Airlines will refuse boarding to anyone who does not produce both proof of a negative result and the self-certified document. The French Government has outlined new measures to stem the spread of coronavirus, which also apply to the French Overseas Territories. The local Prefecture website will have details of any further local restriction see here. Internal Restrictions:
Free movement is allowed among the islands of Guadeloupe, Martinique, Saint Barthelemy, and St. Martin. Public transportation can operate at only half capacity, and face masks are mandatory. Special authorization is no longer required for travelThere are no curfews or lockdowns in place at present. Parks and gardens are open. All schools are open. All theatres, cinemas, hotels, restaurants, holiday centres, bars, casinos and other non-essential businesses have opened. Team sports are allowed. Stores, hairdressers, and beauty salons are open under strict health guidelines. Wearing a face mask is required in all enclosed public places. Access to rivers, beaches, and all other bodies of water is allowed. A gathering of more than ten people is prohibited.