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You need a visa for South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands if you have a Guadeloupean passport

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

Travelling to South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands Visa required

Frequently asked questions

Yes. Guadeloupean citizens need a visa for South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands. It is not available online — the application goes through an embassy or consulate.

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What South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands 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.

  • Valid passport with 6+ months validity beyond departure
  • Confirmed expedition cruise or private yacht booking
  • Travel insurance with emergency medical evacuation
  • Landing fee payment (approximately 140 GBP per person)
  • Biosecurity declaration and boot cleaning compliance
  • Expedition cruise operator permit coordination

Entry requirements for Guadeloupean travellers

These rules apply specifically to Guadeloupean passport holders entering South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands as tourists. Each one links to the official source where available.

  • Not required

    Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is not required for South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands

    Travelers don’t need proof of COVID-19 vaccination before traveling to South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands.

    Last checked 2026-08-07
  • Not required

    Proof of pre-departure COVID-19 test is not required

    Travelers don’t need a COVID-19 test before traveling to South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands.

    Last checked 2026-08-07

A look at South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands

  • Massive colony of king penguins at Salisbury Plain South Georgia with thousands of birds stretching to the mountains
    Salisbury Plain — Home to one of the world's largest king penguin colonies
  • Research station at King Edward Point South Georgia with expedition vessels in the harbor
    King Edward Point — The territory's administrative center and research hub
  • Expedition guide briefing visitors on biosecurity protocols with boot cleaning station on South Georgia beach
    Biosecurity protocols protect South Georgia's recovering ecosystem
  • Historic Grytviken whaling station with rusting equipment and expedition visitors exploring the museum
    Grytviken — Historic whaling station and Sir Ernest Shackleton's final resting place

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