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French Guiana

Check our destination guide for postal restrictions and requirements

Prohibitions

The following items are prohibited from importation, meaning they won't be allowed to enter the destination country, territory or region.

To check which items are considered dangerous and prohibited for sending from Australia, download our Prohibited and Restricted item list and packaging guide (1.1MB).

Refer to France. In addition, French Guiana prohibits:

  • Asbestos
  • Animals
  • Batteries
  • Bullion and currency
  • Blank forms
  • Cash
  • Cosmetics
  • Foodstuffs
  • Gambling devices
  • Ivory
  • Jewellery, costume
  • Labels
  • Liquids, non-hazardous
  • Medication:
    • Non doctor prescribed e.g. Panadol
    • Pharmacy only e.g. labelled with pharmacy and recipient name
    • Doctor prescribed e.g. asthma puffer, insulin tablets/needle, heart medications
    • Controlled/illegal e.g. Morphine, Methadone, Hemp Seed Oil, Cannabinoids
  • Precious stones and metals
  • Pornography

Perfume is prohibited under International Express.

Batteries

All types of batteries and devices containing them (e.g. laptops, mobile phones, wireless headphones and equivalent, power banks, tablets, etc.) are prohibited from being sent via International Express.

Import restrictions

If an item is subject to import restrictions, it means that provisions must be met before it will be released from customs in the destination country, territory or region.

We recommend you confirm import restrictions with local authorities before posting:

Import restrictions are the same as France. In addition, senders should determine import restrictions from French Guiana authorities before posting:

  • Coffee or parts of coffee plants
  • Cacao or parts of cacao plants
  • Sugar cane or parts of sugar cane plants.

Okay to send? Send responsibly.

As the sender, it's your responsibility to make sure your items don't break any laws or rules – both within Australia and in the destination country.

Restrictions and conditions can change at short notice so the information on this page should be used as a guide only. For the latest information, you should check the UPU prohibitions & restrictions (PDF 3.2MB) or contact the destination country's customs, postal trade or government authority.

It's also your responsibility to check if the destination country imposes any duties, taxes, brokerage fees or any other fees on the item you're sending. If you're unsure, please contact the consulate office of the destination country.

Special documentation

In addition to our customs forms, authorities in the destination country, territory or region require further documentation for some items.

Refer to France.

Delivery locations & exclusions

Before sending to this destination, it’s worth noting a few more details about our international delivery services.

Delivery locations & exclusions data (Personal)

  • International Express (carried via the EMS network) - Parcels deliver only to the places shown
    • Cayenne
    • Kourou
    • Matoury
    • Montsinery
    • Remire (Montjoly)
    • St Laurent du Maroni

International Express - Parcels does not deliver to a Post Office Box or Poste Restante.

  • International Express - Letters service available on a non-guaranteed basis

For more information from the overseas carrier, check the Guyana Post Office Corporation website.

Make sure it's safe to send

Some items are considered dangerous and unsuitable for sending from Australia, even if they’re not prohibited by the destination country.

Download guide (PDF 1.1MB)