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North and Central America and Caribbean

Guadeloupe

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Still current at: 25 April 2011
Updated: 28 February 2011
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with amendments to the Travel Summary and Health section (removal of reference to dengue fever epidemic).  The overall level of the advice has not changed; there are no travel restrictions in place in Guadeloupe. .

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Travel advice for this country

Travel Summary


  • Guadeloupe is a French Overseas Territory.  There is no formal British diplomatic or consular representation.  See the General - Consular Assistance

  • Several hundred British nationals visit Guadeloupe each year. Most visits are trouble-free. See General - Consular Assistance - Statistics. Although the risk from crime is also low, it does exist and you should take normal common-sense precautions. See Safety and Security -   Crime

  • The threat from terrorism is low.  But you should be aware of the global risk of indiscriminate terrorist attacks which could be against civilian targets, including places frequented by foreigners.
  • Although the risk from crime is also low, it does exist and you should take precautions.  Safety and Security -  Crime

  • You should take out comprehensive travel and medical insurance. See General - Insurance

Contacts

France, Paris, British Embassy

Address:

British Embassy, Paris, France
British Embassy
35, rue du Faubourg St Honoré
75363 Paris Cedex 08 Paris

Telephone:

(33) 1 44 51 31 00

Fax:

(33) 1 44 51 31 27 Consular

Office hours:

GMT:
Mon -Fri: 0830-1200 / 1330-1700

Local Time:
Mon-Fri: 0930-1300 / 1430-1800

Office hours of the British Consulates around France may vary.  Visit the Consulate General in Paris page for public hours details or see our page on other locations for details of  other British Consulates offices  around France. 


Website: http://ukinfrance.fco.gov.uk/en/

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