Guiana (French)

The malaria risk is:

• moderate along the rivers, in particular along the rivers Lower Oiapoque, Approuague, Mana, upper Maroni, regions around the Petit-Saut dam, Saül, as well as Grand Santi and Maripasoula. We recommend the use of mosquito-repellent measures from dusk till morning. For people with an increased risk, we sometimes recommend preventive malaria tablets, or taking an emergency treatment with you.
• low in the rest of the country and Devil’s Island (Île du Diable). We recommend the use of mosquito-repellent measures from dusk till morning.

There is no risk of malaria in the coastal region, including cities Kourou and Cayenne.

In case of fever during or after your journey, get tested for malaria as soon as possible.

There is a risk of yellow fever.

Insects can transmit diseases such as dengue, chikungunya, zika, leishmaniasis and Chagas disease.

Protect yourself against insects. 

Ticks can transmit diseases.

Dogs and other mammals can be infected with rabies.

Read these tips before you leave.

Yellow fever vaccination is compulsory and must be administered at least ten days prior to arrival by an official yellow fever vaccination centre.

Hepatitis A vaccination is recommended for all travellers.

• COVID-19
• Tetanus-diphtheria-pertussis
• Polio
• Measles-mumps-rubella

Discuss with your doctor whether one of the following vaccinations is recommended for you:

• Rabies
• Dengue
• Hepatitis B
• Influenza
• Pneumococci