How to send a letter to French Guiana

How to address and send post to another country — the address layout, postage, delivery times and what you can and can’t send.

French Guiana

Sending post to French Guiana
Full name on envelopeRequired
Delivery time7–20 business days typical.
PostageLettre, Colis, Recommande.
Postcode5-digit postcode; department code 973.

✉️ Addressing the envelope

Address layout
Nom complet
Numero et voie
973NN VILLE
FRENCH GUIANA
Example
Jean Dupont
15 Rue Felix Eboue
97300 CAYENNE
FRENCH GUIANA
Full name
Required
Full name required.
Postcode
5-digit postcode; department code 973.
Language
French; uppercase city.

📮 Sending

Postage methods
Lettre, Colis, Recommande.
Delivery times
7–20 business days typical.

🛃 Customs and restrictions

Customs
CN22/CN23 for goods (non-EU origin may apply by route).
Restrictions
Standard dangerous goods restrictions.

💡 Tips

Use French addressing with 973xx postcode.
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