How to Get Guadeloupe Tourist Visit Visa from London
The French empire had many colonies and territories around the world in the colonial era. Today they still have several overseas regions, including Guadeloupe, which is a Caribbean island located in the Leeward Islands. Guadeloupe is just as popular with British tourist as mainland France and many Britons love to visit the pristine beaches and wonderful coast of the country. Tourists coming from the United Kingdom also enjoy hiking in the rainforest parks, diving and skiing in the waters of Guadeloupe and are also mesmerized after visiting the hindu temple of Changy and Pointe des Chateau on the island . Visitors can also soak in the culture and heritage of Guadeloupe by visiting Schoelcher Museum and viewing the artifacts and listening to the local music. If you plan to visit Guadeloupe from the Great Britain capital, read the step by step guide on how to get a tourist visa for Guadeloupe.
Instructions
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British Citizens
British Citizens do not need a visa to enter Guadeloupe. Other arrangement of British passport holders should confirm Guadeloupe's entry requirements with the embassy. There is no minimum passport validity requirement but the passport must be valid at least for the proposed period of your stay.
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Other nationalities
Citizens of other countries should contact Tlscontact or the French embassy in UK to get a visa for Guadeloupe. Tlscontact is an organization to which the French embassy has outsourced its visa processing matters. A Schengen visa would not help entry in Guadeloupe.
Tlscontact
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French Consulate in London, UK
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Visa Requirements
You have to register on the website of Tlscontact and fill out their form in order to get an individualized documents checklist. The documents required varies from case to case. However, some generic documents required are mentioned below:
a) A valid passport
b) Proof of Funds to finance your stay in Guadeloupe
c) Proof of accommodation and Airline tickets itinerary
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Applying for Visa Application
You have to visit the Tlscontact office to apply for a visa to Guadeloupe from the French Embassy in London.
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Visa Processing and fees
It is suggested that you apply at least 20 working days before departure. Also, You can not submit visa application more than 90 days before your departure date.
The visa fee range between 50 GBP to 100GBP. Also, 23.33 GBP service fee is charged by Tlscontact. For updated fees or categories given exemption or relaxation in visa fees and other categorizations visit the Tlscontact website.
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Collection of Visa
You should visit the Tlscontact office for the collection of your passport after visa processing is done.
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Final checklist of things to take along
Below is a checklist of things to take along for visiting Guadeloupe.
a) All necessary documents mentioned in Step 3
b) Cash or valid credit card
c) Sunblock and sunglasses and water bottle
d) Maps of city and other locations to explore
e) Mosquito repellent lotion or cream
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Tips and Precautions for tourists before visiting Guadeloupe
The following precautions are suggested for a safe visit to Guadeloupe .
a) Visit your physician to take vaccines or immunizations
b) Confirm hurricane weather forecasts
c) Check with your insurance company about their travel insurance coverage
d) Passport must be carried all the time (while traveling into the country)
e) You will not be allowed to work on a tourist visa
