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You need a visa for Antarctica if you have a French Guianese passport

These visas exist for Antarctica, but they cannot be applied for online with French Guianese nationality. Tell us about your trip and we will come back with the options and a price.

Travelling to Antarctica Visa required

Frequently asked questions

Yes. French Guianese citizens need a visa for Antarctica. It is not available online — the application goes through an embassy or consulate.

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What Antarctica may ask for

Not every traveller is asked for all of these. A valid passport is checked every time; the rest is a spot check at the border, and some items belong to a visa application rather than the crossing itself.

  • Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond your return date
  • Comprehensive travel insurance with emergency evacuation coverage (mandatory)
  • Confirmed booking with IAATO-approved tour operator
  • Valid visa for gateway country (Argentina, Chile, New Zealand, or Australia)
  • Medical fitness certificate for extreme cold weather conditions
  • Biosecurity declaration confirming clean outdoor gear and equipment

A look at Antarctica

  • Expedition cruise ship navigating through Antarctic ice floes near the peninsula
    Expedition vessels — the only way to reach Antarctica's shores
  • Antarctic research station buildings against backdrop of snow-covered mountains
    Research stations — humanity's foothold on the ice continent
  • Aerial view of Ushuaia harbor with cruise ships and Martial Mountains
    Ushuaia, Argentina — gateway to the Antarctic Peninsula
  • Colony of gentoo penguins on rocky Antarctic beach with glaciers behind
    Wildlife encounters — respecting Antarctica's original inhabitants

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Where else French Guianese citizens can apply online

See every country a French Guianese passport can enter — visa-free, on arrival or with an eVisa.