You need a visa for Guadeloupe if you have an Eritrean passport

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

Visa required

Frequently asked questions

Do Eritrean citizens need a visa for Guadeloupe?

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

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What Guadeloupe 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 3+ months beyond intended stay with 2 blank pages
Passport photo 35x45mm meeting Schengen biometric standards
Hotel booking or accommodation confirmation in Guadeloupe
Round-trip flight tickets to Pointe-a-Pitre International Airport
Travel insurance with minimum 30,000 EUR medical coverage
Proof of sufficient funds (approximately 65 EUR per day)

Entry requirements for Eritrean travellers

These rules apply specifically to Eritrean passport holders entering Guadeloupe as tourists. Each one links to the official source where available.

Required
Mandatory travel health insurance
Travelers must have travel health insurance when visiting Guadeloupe. Insurance should cover at least EUR 30,000.00, be valid in all Schengen countries, and cover the entire duration of stay.
France-visas Last checked 2026-08-09
Required
Travelers require a passport valid for at least 3 months after the traveler
Travelers need a valid passport to enter Guadeloupe. The traveler's passport must have been issued less than 10 years before the traveler's arrival date and remain valid for at least 3 months after the traveler's departure from Guadeloupe.
France-visas Last checked 2026-08-09
Recommended
Recommended vaccinations for Guadeloupe
Travelers should consider: -Hepatitis A and Hepatitis B vaccines; -Typhoid vaccine for visits to smaller cities or rural areas; -Routine vaccines including Measles. Additional vaccine recommendations may apply. Consult your healthcare provider and check the source for details.
CDC - Guadeloupe Last checked 2026-08-09
Not required
Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is not required for Guadeloupe
Travelers don’t need proof of COVID-19 vaccination before traveling to Guadeloupe.
Last checked 2026-08-09
Not required
Proof of pre-departure COVID-19 test is not required
Travelers don’t need a COVID-19 test before traveling to Guadeloupe.
Last checked 2026-08-09
Required
Transit visa
Travelers need a visa to transit through Guadeloupe. Travelers must obtain a paper or embassy visa from an embassy, consulate or visa center before traveling.
- This airport transit visa requirement doesn’t apply to the following travelers: -Travelers with a residence permit issued by an EU or EEA member state; -Travelers with a residence permit guaranteeing the right to return and issued by Monaco, Andorra, Japan, Canada, United States, San Marino or Overseas countries and territories of the Netherlands; -Travelers with a valid visa issued by an EU or EEA member state, Canada, United States, Japan or Overseas countries and territories of the Netherlands; -Travelers who are family members of a citizen of the EU, EEA or Switzerland. -Travelers with a valid national long-stay visa or residence permit issued by a Schengen member state.
Last checked 2026-08-09

A look at Guadeloupe

Grande-Anse Beach - One of Guadeloupe's most beautiful stretches of Caribbean coastline
Carbet Falls - Spectacular waterfalls in the heart of Guadeloupe National Park
La Soufriere - The highest peak in the Lesser Antilles and active volcano
Pointe-a-Pitre - The vibrant economic capital with Creole architecture and local markets