Guadeloupe

What to wear in Guadeloupe

Guadeloupe is a vacation island and casual resort attire is appropriate year-round, although some restaurants require men to wear jackets and ties. You may want to bring a light pullover for cooler winter evenings. Swimwear and bare backs to the beaches.

Spoken language in Guadeloupe

French is the official language, though natives actually speak a Creole patois in their daily lives. English is spoken within the tourism industry.

Electricity in Guadeloupe

Current runs on 220 volts/60 cycles, with European outlets. American appliances require adapters.

Customs information for Guadeloupe visitors

We strongly advise that you confirm the following information and regard this only as a basic guide.

Entry

You will need a valid passport, or proof of citizenship such as a birth certificate accompanied by a government-issued photo ID, as well as an onward or returning ticket.

Guadeloupe Customs

Visitors over the age of 17 may import, duty-free, 200 cigarettes or 50 cigars or 100 cigarillos or 250g of tobacco; 2 liters of alcoholic beverages; 50g of perfume; and 250ml of eau de toilette. Prohibited items include plants and plant products, food products of animal origin from Africa and Haiti, and pharmaceutical products, except those prescribed for personal use.

US Customs

Receipt of a customs declaration form upon returning to the United States from a Caribbean Basin country is standard for United States Citizens. The form gives the traveler the legal right to bring back up to $800 worth of duty-free merchandise. This may include 1 liter of alcohol, 5 cartons of cigarettes, and 100 cigars. The importation of Cuban tobacco products is strictly prohibited and punishable by heavy fines and/or criminal prosecution.

US Consulate

There is no US Consulate in Guadeloupe, so for any diplomatic needs, contact the US consular office in Barbados at ALICO Building (Cheapside), Lower Broad Street.

Bridgetown, Barbados, phone 1-246-431-0225.

Advising for Guadeloupe visitors

We strongly advise that you confirm the following information and regard this only as a basic guide.

Sun and Heatstroke

The Caribbean sun can be harsh, especially in summer, so wear plenty of sunblock and a hat. Also, drink lots of water to avoid dehydration.