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Last update: April 5, 2026

Updated daily

French Guiana

9 9.1 out of 10

Safety Score

Yes, safe to travel

+0.0 vs 7 days ago

Last updated: April 5, 2026 2% data coverage

French Guiana has a safety score of 9.1/10 as of April 5, 2026, rated as Low risk. The biggest concern is crime (5.0/10), while the strongest area is conflict (5.2/10). This score is calculated daily from 3+ independent public sources.

French Guiana has a travel safety score of 9.1/10, ranking 16th out of 248 countries globally. This classifies it as a Low risk destination. The strongest category is Conflict (5.2/10) while the main area of concern is Environment (5.0/10). Data is sourced from 3+ public databases and government advisories, updated daily.

What are the safety risk areas?

Crime 5.0/10
Health 5.0/10
Governance 5.0/10
Environment 5.0/10
Conflict 5.2/10

What do governments say?

Government of Canada

Level 1

Exercise normal security precautions

Updated: Apr 5, 2026 Source

UK FCDO

Level 1

No specific advisory — see latest advice

Updated: Dec 10, 2025 Source

US State Department

Level 1

Exercise Normal Precautions

Updated: Jan 16, 2025 Source

How does French Guiana compare to nearby countries?

CountryScoreConflictCrimeHealthGovernanceEnvironment
British Indian Ocean Territory9.95.05.05.05.05.0
Saint Martin9.95.05.05.05.05.0
Pitcairn9.95.05.05.05.05.0
Svalbard and Jan Mayen9.95.05.05.05.05.0
French Guiana9.15.25.05.05.05.0

How has the safety score changed over time?

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is it safe to travel to French Guiana in 2026?

French Guiana has a safety score of 9.1/10, classified as Low risk.

This score is updated daily using data from 3+ public sources including government advisories, health data, and conflict indicators.

What is the biggest risk when traveling to French Guiana?

The area of greatest concern for French Guiana is crime, with a score of 5.0/10.

Travelers should pay particular attention to this aspect when planning their trip. Check the full pillar breakdown on this page for detailed insights.

Do I need travel insurance for French Guiana?

Travel insurance is strongly recommended for any international trip, including visits to French Guiana. A comprehensive policy should cover medical emergencies, trip cancellations, and evacuation.

This is especially important given that health-related risks can change rapidly.

Where does the data come from?

  • Travel advisories from 37 governments worldwide including US, UK, Canada, Australia, Germany, Netherlands, Japan, Slovakia, France, New Zealand, Ireland, Finland, Hong Kong, Brazil, Austria, Philippines, Belgium, Denmark, Singapore, Romania, Serbia, Estonia, Croatia, Argentina, Italy, Spain, South Korea, Taiwan, China, India, Switzerland, Sweden, Norway, Poland, Czech Republic, Hungary, and Portugal

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What are the safety risk areas? — Detail

Crime 5.0/10 · Moderate · Coverage: 0%

Health 5.0/10 · Moderate · Coverage: 0%

Governance 5.0/10 · Moderate · Coverage: 0%

Environment 5.0/10 · Moderate · Coverage: 0%

Conflict 5.2/10 · Moderate · Coverage: 12%

Indicators Value Source Year
advisory level us 10.0/10 advisories_us 2026
advisory level uk 10.0/10 advisories_uk 2026
advisory level ca 10.0/10 advisories_ca 2026
advisory level nl 6.7/10 advisories_nl 2026
advisory level ie 10.0/10 advisories_ie 2026