China → Guadeloupe
A short-stay visa may authorize stays in the covered French overseas territories for up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
A mainland China ordinary passport alone is not listed as visa-exempt for Guadeloupe. Passport must be recognized by France, valid at least 3 months beyond intended departure, contain at least 2 blank pages, and have been issued within the previous 10 years; if no exemption applies, an entry visa valid for Guadeloupe/French overseas territory is required before travel.
Based on passport-specific data. · as of 2026-06-18
Official source ↗Documents that change the outcome
- Visa-free· schengen_visa · 90 days
Only a valid residence permit or long-stay type D visa issued by France or by a Schengen state/associated state fully applying the Schengen acquis is covered; a short-stay Schengen type C visa alone is not listed here as a Guadeloupe visa waiver. Stay must not exceed 90 days in any 180-day period.
source ↗ - Visa-free· us_green_card · 1 day
Applies only to cruise-ship passengers entering and staying during a port call of no more than 24 hours in Guadeloupe/covered territories; the traveler must hold a valid U.S. residence permit authorizing readmission to the United States. This is not a general waiver for air arrivals or stays over 24 hours.
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Documents & how to apply
- France-Visas online application form and receipt — Bring the application form/CERFA and receipt when submitting the application.
- Passport/travel document original and copy — In good condition, issued less than 10 years ago, with at least two blank pages; France-Visas requires validity for at least 3 months after the planned departure.
- 2 recent ID photos — Must meet France-Visas photo/ISO-IEC or ICAO standards.
- Supporting documents according to the applicant’s situation, originals and copies — France-Visas states the exact checklist is generated by the visa wizard based on nationality, residence and travel purpose.
- Proof of sufficient financial resources — The tourist/private visit page states this is used to check resources for the stay and return; examples include cash, travellers’ cheques and international bank cards.
- Business invitation/request letter or event proof · optional — Applies to business travel; official examples include an invitation/request letter describing the activity, purpose, duration and location; or trade fair/conference admission; or a commitment by the inviting organization to cover costs.
⏱ France-Visas China states that complete short-stay applications needing no additional checks are in principle processed in 24 or 48 working hours after transfer to the embassy/consulate; timings are indicative and may vary. 💳 60 EUR (government fee) 📍 Complete the France-Visas online application first; in China, book and submit through a TLScontact France visa centre, with decisions made by the French Embassy in Beijing or Consulates General in Guangzhou, Chengdu, Shanghai, Shenyang or Wuhan.
Guadeloupe is a French non-European territory; if a visa is required, apply for the French short-stay visa valid for that overseas territory, as a Schengen visa alone does not allow entry. In China, TLScontact receives applications and French consular posts decide them.
Requirements vary by consulate — verify with the official source. official ↗
Common questions
No. The French official rule listing exemptions for Chinese passport holders does not include a U.S. visa. Without another applicable exemption, a visa valid for Guadeloupe/French overseas territory is required.
Only a valid Schengen-country residence permit or long-stay type D visa is a waiver, for up to 90 days in any 180-day period. A short-stay Schengen type C visa alone is not listed in this official Guadeloupe waiver.
Yes, but only for a cruise-ship stop where entry/stay is no more than 24 hours, and the U.S. residence permit must be valid and authorize readmission to the United States. Outside that situation, normal rules apply.
Yes, but only for Taiwan-issued passports that contain an identity card number; the maximum stay is 90 days in any 180-day period.
Verify with official sources
Visa policy changes without notice and this page is reference information that may contain errors. Before travel, verify via the official sources below or contact the destination country's embassy / consulate / immigration authority directly; final admission is at the destination government's discretion.