Guadeloupe travel restrictions

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International Restrictions:
*Entry rules in response to coronavirus (COVID-19): On 12 May 2022, the French government announced that travel restrictions between France and Guadeloupe would be relaxed. If you’re unvaccinated, you no longer need a compelling reason for travel or proof of a negative COVID-19 test before travel.
You may still face restrictions for entry to Guadeloupe depending on your vaccination status and your country of departure. You should check the status of your country of departure and relevant restrictions on the a href=”https://www.interieur.gouv.fr/Actualites/L-actu-du-Ministere/Certificate-of-international-travel”>French government’s website, and the a href=”http://www.guadeloupe.gouv.fr/index.php/Politiques-publiques/Risques-naturels-technologiques-et-sanitaires/Securite-sanitaire/COVID-19-informations-recommandations-et-points-de-situation”>local Prefecture’s website (in French) for details on any remaining local restrictions. For more information on specific entry measures, you should consult the a href=”https://www.gouvernement.fr/info-coronavirus/outre-mer”>French government website and this a href=”https://www.diplomatie.gouv.fr/en/coming-to-france/coming-to-france-your-covid-19-questions-answered/article/coming-to-france-your-covid-19-questions-answered?var_mode=calcul#sommaire_8″>French government COVID-19 website (in French).

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.

Guadeloupe Latest News:

International Restrictions:
*Entry rules in response to coronavirus (COVID-19): The French government website currently advises that travel to and from all French overseas territories is only possible if you have compelling reasons for travel, with the exception of those who are fully vaccinated, and on condition of a negative PCR or antigen test result.
Restrictions are in place for entry to Guadeloupe depending on your vaccination status and your country of departure. Please check the website of the local Prefecture (in French) on the current requirements for entry. For more information on specific entry measures, you should consult the French government website and this French government COVID-19 website (in French).

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.

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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 [http://www.guadeloupe.gouv.fr/Politiques-publiques/Risques-naturels-technologiques-et-sanitaires/Securite-sanitaire/Informations-coronavirus/COVID-19-points-de-situation-hebdomadaire-et-recommandations].

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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.

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International restrictions:

Arriving passengers must self-isolate for 14 days, if they have no symptoms. Anyone displaying symptoms could be subject to up to 30 days quarantine.
To enter the French Overseas Territories, the French government have confirmed that individuals will need to complete a travel certificate. They will also be subject to a health check upon arrival, which may result in a period of quarantine for the individual concerned. Like mainland France, individuals travelling within or transiting through French Overseas Territories will also need to carry an attestation certifying the reason for travel.
On 8 April 2020, French authorities introduced a requirement to complete a travel certificate to enter the Overseas Territories. Depending on your point of departure (either from Metropolitan France or outside), you should complete a form which can be found on the French Ministry of Interior website.[https://www.interieur.gouv.fr/Actualites/L-actu-du-Ministere/Attestation-de-deplacement-et-de-voyage]. Please note you must carry a physical copy of the declaration; electronic versions will not be accepted. You are able to produce a handwritten copy of the text if you do not have access to a printed form. If you are travelling from the French Overseas Territories to mainland France, you will need to complete a separate travel certificate.

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Internal restrictions:

Curfew is held from 9 pm to 4 am. As of Monday, June 8 there is restoration of free movement between the islands of Guadeloupe, Martinique, Saint Barthelemy and St. Martin.Gatherings of more than 10 people are prohibited. Please check Guadeloupe public health advice for more information from the local authorities and a daily update on the virus in Guadeloupe.[http://www.guadeloupe.gouv.fr/index.php/Politiques-publiques/Risques-naturels-technologiques-et-sanitaires/Securite-sanitaire/Informations-coronavirus/COVID-19-points-de-situation-hebdomadaire-et-recommandations]

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International restrictions:

Arriving passengers must self-isolate for 14 days, if they have no symptoms. Anyone displaying symptoms could be subject to up to 30 days quarantine.
To enter the French Overseas Territories, the French government have confirmed that individuals will need to complete a travel certificate. They will also be subject to a health check upon arrival, which may result in a period of quarantine for the individual concerned. Like mainland France, individuals travelling within or transiting through French Overseas Territories will also need to carry an attestation certifying the reason for travel.

Guadeloupe Passengers are not allowed to enter the French West Indies. – This does not apply to passengers who reside in the French West Indies. – This does not apply to passengers traveling for urgent health reasons. – This does not apply to passengers traveling for imperative business reasons. 2. A completed International Travel Certificate must be presented prior to boarding and to Immigration upon arrival or when transiting the French West Indies. The certificate must be obtained before departure via the French consular offices abroad or online at https://www.interieur.gouv.fr 3. Passengers must go through a medical examination upon arrival and are subject to quarantine for a period of 14 days. – This does not apply to healthcare professionals related to Coronavirus (Covid-19). – This does not apply to airline crew.

International restrictions:

All international flights suspended until at least 11 May. Only residents and citizens are allowed entry. Arriving passengers must undergo a mandatory 14-day quarantine. US citizens who are attempting to return to the US from the Eastern Caribbean should complete the provided form for each person wishing to return to the US.

Internal restrictions:

From 11 May, the first stage of relaxation of measures will begin nationwide. From 11 May, the use of face masks by anyone aged over 11 years will be mandatory on public transport, with offenders subject to a 135-Euro fine. In public places, the wearing of face masks is highly recommended. Further related measures may vary by location. Gatherings of a maximum of ten people are now allowed. Many businesses have reopened, but cafes, restaurants, nightclubs, ski resorts and all other non-essential businesses remain closed. Public parks and secondary education institutions may reopen 18 May.

Guadeloupe All international flights suspended until at least 11 May. Only residents and citizens are allowed entry.
1. Passengers are not allowed to enter the French West Indies.
– This does not apply to passengers who reside in the French West Indies.
– This does not apply to passengers traveling for urgent health reasons.
– This does not apply to passengers traveling for imperative business reasons.
2. A completed International Travel Certificate must be presented prior to boarding and to Immigration upon arrival or when transiting the French West Indies. The certificate must be obtained before departure via the French consular offices abroad or online at https://www.interieur.gouv.fr
3. Passengers must go through a medical examination upon arrival and are subject to quarantine for a period of 14 days.
– This does not apply to healthcare professionals related to Coronavirus (Covid-19).
– This does not apply to airline crew.

International restrictions:

All international flights suspended until at least 11 May. Only residents and citizens are allowed entry.
Arriving passengers must undergo a mandatory 14-day quarantine.
US citizens who are attempting to return to the US from the Eastern Caribbean should complete the provided form for each person wishing to return to the US.

Internal restrictions:

A nightly curfew is in effect from 20.00-05.00 (local time) until 11 May.
Large gatherings and events are cancelled and non-essential businesses will remain closed until mid-July.