Travel from New Zealand to French Guiana is straightforward
This is the generic answer for any New Zealand citizen. Not legal or medical advice — verify with your airline and destination authorities before travel.
New Zealand passport holders can travel to French Guiana without a visa for stays of up to 90 days within 180 days.
Generic country-level guidance for French Guiana. Verify against the official source before you travel.
This page covers a direct flight to French Guiana. If your route connects through a third country, that country may require its own transit visa — sometimes even for a short airside layover. Transit rules depend on your specific routing, so check the country you connect through separately, or analyse your full itinerary.
No visa required for entry to French Guiana. Stays of up to 90 days within 180 days are permitted under the visa-waiver agreement.
You're travelling to French Guiana (GF). Your home cellular plan may or may not include data abroad — check your carrier's international options before you fly. An eSIM is a low-commitment alternative if your plan doesn't cover the destination or charges high roaming rates.
Declare NZD 10,000 or equivalent when entering or leaving New Zealand (NZ). Form: Border cash report. Declare NZD$10,000+ on entry or exit
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Sign in (free) to personalize →Typical September conditions at CAY (French Guiana (GF)): mild. Typical lows around 21°C, highs around 31°C, some rain (~69mm for the month).