Country Guide: French Guiana
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Updated: November 22, 2016
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Used Household Goods and Personal Effects
Documents Required
- Packing list
- Copy of valid passport
- Original bill of lading or express release / AWB
- Original inventory in French, dated, valued, and signed by the owner of the goods
- Certificate of change of residence or certificate of transfer
- Proof of residence in French Guiana (electricity bill, signed lease, etc.) less than 3 month old
- Non-sale certificate
- Certificate of property
Specific Information
- Without any certificate of change of residence or certificate of transfer, the owner of the goods will have to pay the Octroi de Mer (between 12 and 22% of the CAF value).
Motor Vehicles
Documents Required
- Original registration card
- Certified statement of the vehicle
- Certificate of insurance
- Non-sale certificate
Specific Information
- Without any certificate of change of residence and registration card, the Octroi de Mer (22%) of the CAF value has to be paid before the delivery.
Pets
Documents Required
- Certificate of vaccination
Restricted/Dutiable Items
Note: Contact local agent for specific information.
Prohibited Items
- Firearms / ammunitions are submitted to authorization from territorial administration. It is very rare to get it.
- Unlawful drugs
Consignment Instructions
Recommended: Contact the destination agent to ensure all requirements have been met prior to import, especially for differences regarding air / sea shipments.
Cultural and Other Information
CIA World FactbookWikipedia Entry for French Guiana
Special Notes: Because French Guiana is politically part of France, the CIA lists its information as part of that country's Factbook page.
IAM Note: Customs regulations can change at any time with or without notice. This document is provided as a guide and for information only. While IAM has exercised reasonable care in publishing this document, IAM makes no representation, either expressed or implied, as to its accuracy or applicability.