Guadeloupe / Getting There

Flights

As Guadeloupe is an overseas region of France, Pointe-a-Pitre is very well connected with Paris. Air France, Air Caraibes and CorsairFly fly on this route several times a week, and for Europeans not living in France it is best to either connect in Paris or in Miami.

Air Canada fly from Montreal to Guadeloupe and US Airways & American Eagle offer flights from the USA.

Air Antilles Express, Air France and Air Caraibes provides a service connecting Guadeloupe with the rest of the French Caribbean, and LIAT flies the short distance to Antigua.

Passport/Visas

Canada 
A valid Canadian passport is required for Canadians intending to visit Guadeloupe. The passport must be valid for at least three months beyond the date of your departure. 

United Kingdom 
British citizens must be in possession of a valid ten year passport and return ticket. 

United States 
As of January 8 2007, all US citizens visiting the Caribbean must be in possession of a valid US passport. 

Citizens of the US, Canada and EU countries including the UK are not required to obtain a visa to visit Guadeloupe for tourist or business travel for stays of up to three weeks. Certain nationalities do require a visa. Please contact the nearest Guadeloupe consulate or French embassy for more information.

Tourist Information

On Guadeloupe tourist information offices can be found in the following places 

Guadeloupe Islands Tourist Board, 5 square de la Banque, BP 555, 97166 Pointe à Pitre cedex, t 82 09 30, info@lesilesdeguadeloupe.com 
Place de la Victoire, avenue de l’Europe, St François, t 88 48 74 
Maison du Port, Basse Terre, t 80 56 40 
Opposite Pigeon Island, Bouillante, t 98 73 48 

The Guadeloupe Islands Tourism boards official site contains a lot of useful information, www.lesilesdeguadeloupe.com 

Outside Guadeloupe information can be obtained from: 

France 
Antenne Europe du Comité des Îles de Guadeloupe, 23-25 rue du Champ de l’Alouette, 75013 Paris, t 01 40 62 99 07, infoeurope@lesilesdeguadeloupe.com 

USA 
French Government Tourist Office, 444 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10022, t 1 800 391 4909       

In other countries, some information may be obtainable through the Maison de France (the French national tourist office).