Rides
French Guiana, officially known as the Co-operative Republic of Guyana, is a country located on the northern coast of South America. Its capital and largest city is Georgetown. The nation is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the north, Brazil to the south and southwest, Venezuela to the west, and Suriname to the east, and it forms part of The Guianas
Requirements
| Carnet de Passage | no requirements |
| Insurance | required |
| International driving permit | require IDP 1949 |
| Travel Visa | no requirements, 90 days per calendar year |
Riding in French Guiana.
You need understandable documents.
The police can require the immediate presentation of all driving documents by the roadside, including license, logbook, and insurance, is common in most jurisdictions. If you cannot these documents in a language that the police can understand, there is a likelihood of having your bike impounded.
As a tip, it is to laminate all of your key documents or otherwise waterproof them. It is also highly recommended to scan all your original documents and email them to an easily accessible email address.
It is also worth printing off the Constat Amiable D’accident Automobile, which is used across numerous and other countries (the downloadable one on our website has English as well as French).
A full bike license is essential.
To ride in Guyana, you need a full UK bike licence, which authorises you to ride in your home country. Therefore, if you have a restricted licence in the UK, you cannot ride an unrestricted bike in Venezuela.
Visa requirements
Visa on Arrival: If you’re from a country that requires a visa but can’t apply at a Guyanese embassy or consulate, you might qualify for a visa on arrival. Just make sure to get a pre-approved letter from the Ministry of Home Affairs before your trip.
Visa-Free Entry: Citizens of the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, and the European Union can usually enter Guyana without a visa for up to 90 days for tourism or short business trips.
If you’re not from a visa-exempt country, you’ll need to get a visitor visa (tourist visa) to enter Guyana. It’s usually issued for 30 days, but you can extend it for another 30 days before it expires, giving you a maximum stay of up to three months.
Speed limits.
Highways 62mph (100 kph)
Rural roads 49mph (80 kph)
Please note, this page was correct when written in February 2026.