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India passport holders: Single entry for French Guiana. Fee: EUR 90 (~USD 104.66). Processing: 15-21 working days. Indicative only — always verify with the official mission before applying.
Overview
Overseas Department of France (NOT Schengen). Indians require separate French Overseas Departments visa (DROM). Fee: EUR 90 (~INR 8,550). Schengen visa does NOT cover French Guiana — must apply specifically.
Visa types: DROM Visa (Tourist 90 days, for Guadeloupe/Martinique/French Guiana/Réunion/Mayotte); French Long-stay (D) for residence; Business; Work; Student; Family.
Fees & funds
Stay & validity
Validity: 90 days. Max Stay: 90 days within 180. NOT covered by Schengen.
Extension possibleConditional
Overstay penalty: Per-day fine + possible re-entry ban — verify with destination immigration authority
How to apply
Requirements
Passport & photo
Required documents: Valid passport (3+ months beyond stay); Online France-Visas application specifying DROM; 35x45mm photo; Travel insurance (EUR 30,000+); Flight booking (often via Paris); Hotel reservation; Bank statement; Yellow Fever certificate (MANDATORY for French Guiana — Amazon region); Employment letter; Aadhaar + PAN.
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Overseas Department of France (NOT Schengen). Indians require separate French Overseas Departments visa (DROM). Fee: EUR 90 (~INR 8,550). Schengen visa does NOT cover French Guiana — must apply specifically.
Common rejection reasons
Common IN rejections: (1) Schengen visa confusion — does NOT cover French Guiana; (2) Missing Yellow Fever cert (mandatory for Amazon); (3) Migration corridor concern (French Guiana to Suriname to onward); (4) Very limited India flow; (5) High flight cost via Paris.
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