Guadeloupe

General Information

General Information for travelers going to Guadeloupe Language(s): French (Creole). Capital City: Basse-Terre. Local Time: GMT -4. Currency: Euro (EUR 1 = 100 Cents). Notes: EUR: 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200, 500. Coins: EUR: 1, 2. Cents: 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 50. Dialling Code: 590. Electricity: 220V AC 50Hz.

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Passport, Visa, Embassy

Passport & Visa Info The following details relate to holders of adult normal passports (requirements for children may be different), if any other type of passport or travel document is held, entry requirements should be checked with the relevant embassy or consulate. Passports Required, but NOT by the following: 1) Holders of National Identity Cards expired a maximum of 5...

Airports

Pointe-a-Pitre/Le Raizet (PTP) Saint Barthelemy (SBH)

Health risks

The French West Indies consists of two French overseas departments, Martinique and Guadeloupe, and their dependencies. These islands are well developed. In the sub-prefects of St. Martin (French side) and St. Barthelemy, English is widely spoken, and U.S. currency is accepted. CRIME: Petty street crime occurs throughout the French West Indies, but has increased in St. Martin....

Weather

Climate: Tempered by trade winds called Alizes, year round temperatures are ideal averaging between 70° and 85°. The dry season is from December to June and humid season between July and November. Clothing: Informal summer clothes are worn all year round, casual sports clothes in cotton and other light fabrics are ideal for daytime, bikinis and monokinis are for the beach....