Does EU roaming apply in French Guiana?

No. Although French Guiana is a French overseas department, it counts as a third country for EU roaming rules. German mobile plans with EU roaming do not work here, or cause high extra costs. An eSIM with a local plan is the smarter and cheaper choice.

How good is network coverage in the jungle?

The 4G coverage is concentrated on the coastal region, Cayenne, Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni and the main connecting roads. Deep in the rainforest and in the Amazonie National Park there is little to no reception. For jungle expeditions we also recommend a satellite phone or an emergency messenger.

Can I also use the eSIM around the Kourou space centre?

Yes. Kourou lies in the well-served coastal zone and has stable 4G coverage from Orange. You can follow rocket launches live, share photos and navigate without trouble.

Which apps are particularly useful for French Guiana?

Google Maps with offline maps (important for areas with poor reception), WhatsApp for inexpensive communication, plus weather apps such as Météo-France and iNaturalist for identifying animals and plants in the jungle. Ideally, download maps and information over Wi-Fi before expeditions.

How long does it take to set up the eSIM for French Guiana?

Setup takes only a few minutes. After you buy from Reisechip, you receive a QR code by email, which you scan in your smartphone's settings. The eSIM is then installed and activates automatically as soon as you land in French Guiana.

How much does an eSIM for French Guiana cost?

eSIM data plans for French Guiana start at €1.89. You pay once for the data you choose — no contract, no monthly fee and no surprise roaming bill. Bigger data packs and longer validity cost more.

Will I keep my German phone number with an eSIM in French Guiana?

Yes. Your German SIM and number stay active, and the travel eSIM runs alongside it as a data-only plan. You stay reachable on WhatsApp, iMessage or over Wi-Fi while browsing on the local network. Normal calls and texts still go through your German number, where roaming charges may apply.

Can I top up or extend my French Guiana data plan?

Yes. When your data runs out or the plan expires, just buy another pack. The eSIM profile already on your phone stays in place, so there is nothing to reinstall and you stay online without a break.

Can I use the eSIM as a Wi-Fi hotspot in French Guiana?

Yes. You can share the connection with a laptop, tablet or a travel companion through your phone's personal hotspot. Hotspot use comes out of the same data allowance, so choose a slightly larger pack if you plan to tether.

How much data do I need for a trip to French Guiana?

For maps, messaging and some browsing, 1–3 GB is usually enough. Add social media and photo uploads and around 5 GB is safer; for streaming, video calls or hotspot use, plan on 10 GB or more. If you run short, you can buy another pack at any time.

Will the eSIM work on my phone?

It works on any eSIM-capable phone, including iPhone XS and later, Samsung Galaxy S20 and later and Google Pixel 3 and later. The phone must also be unlocked (not tied to one network). To check yours, look for "Add eSIM" under Mobile Data or Connections in your settings.

eSIM plans for French Guiana

Instant delivery

French Guiana: your travel eSIM from €1.89 works as soon as you land and connects to Orange, Digicel, Orange Caraïbe, SFR Caraïbe (4G/LTE where available), network coverage 70% of the area. Install it by QR code before you leave Germany — no roaming charges, no SIM swap.

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eSIM for French Guiana at a glance

Price from: €1.89
Local networks: Orange, Digicel, Orange Caraïbe, SFR Caraïbe
Technology: 4G/LTE
Network coverage: 70% of the area
Activation: QR code — install before you leave
Suggested data: 1–3 GB light use · 5 GB with social media · 10 GB+ streaming

All eSIM plans for French Guiana

Data	Validity	Price
Unlimited	1 day	€1.89
Unlimited	3 days	€8.99
Unlimited	5 days	€15.99
Unlimited	7 days	€22.99
Unlimited	10 days	€29.99
Unlimited	15 days	€40.99
Unlimited	30 days	€61.99
1 GB	7 days	€2.99
2 GB	15 days	€5.49
3 GB	30 days	€7.99
5 GB	30 days	€11.99
10 GB	30 days	€17.99
20 GB	30 days	€29.99
50 GB	30 days	€35.99

French Guiana is South America's best-kept secret: dense Amazon rainforest, the Kourou spaceport and Caribbean flair on the coast, all within a French overseas department. Anyone setting out here often moves between civilisation and wilderness. That is exactly why a reliable data connection is not a luxury but a real necessity. With a Reisechip eSIM you are online as you leave the airport in Cayenne, for navigating through the jungle, up-to-date weather data and smooth contact with home. No SIM swap, no nasty surprises.

Flight time from Germany

about 10–12 hours

Time zone

UTC-3 (4 hours behind CET)

Best time to travel

July–December (dry season)

Plug type

Type C/E (no adapter needed)

Why get an eSIM for French Guiana?

French Guiana poses a special challenge for travellers: the territory is huge and the infrastructure outside the coastal towns is thin. If you explore the Amazonie National Park or go on tracking tours into the interior, you need to be able to rely on your connection, at least wherever the network reaches. Orange Guyane covers the inhabited regions along the coast and the main routes with stable 4G. Buying a local SIM card in Cayenne costs valuable holiday time, and European roaming plans are expensive here, because French Guiana lies outside the EU roaming framework. With Reisechip you set up your eSIM comfortably at home and are online from the very first moment, which is ideal for adventure plans, boat trips to the Sinnamary river or a visit to the space centre in Kourou.

What is network coverage like in French Guiana?

Network operator

Orange

+ Digicel

Technology

4G/LTE

Coverage

70% of the area

How do I install an eSIM for French Guiana?

1
Buy a plan
Pick the data plan for French Guiana that fits your trip and check out.
2
Scan the QR code
Open the email with your QR code and scan it with your phone's camera while you are still in Germany.
3
Add the eSIM
Follow the steps on your phone to add the eSIM as a data plan. Your German SIM stays in place.
4
Go online
Switch on the eSIM when you land in French Guiana and you are online straight away.

1
Buy a plan
Pick the data plan for French Guiana that fits your trip and check out.
2
Scan the QR code
Open the email with your QR code and scan it with your phone's camera while you are still in Germany.
3
Add the eSIM
Follow the steps on your phone to add the eSIM as a data plan. Your German SIM stays in place.
4
Go online
Switch on the eSIM when you land in French Guiana and you are online straight away.

Which eSIM plan suits me?

Holiday

Away for 1–2 weeks? A 3–5 GB plan covers maps, photos and messages.

Business trip

For video calls and email on the go, choose at least 5 GB or an unlimited plan.

Backpacking

On longer trips, a 10 GB+ plan or a regional plan for several countries pays off.

Family

With several devices, pick a plan with hotspot support and enough data for everyone.

eSIM vs. local SIM vs. Wi-Fi hotspot — what works best for French Guiana?

	eSIM	Local SIM card	Wi-Fi hotspot
Activation	Instant (QR code)	Buy on arrival	Pick-up or delivery
Setup	2 minutes	SIM swap needed	Extra device
Price	From €1.89	€5–30	€5–15 per day
Network	Local 4G/LTE	Local 4G/LTE	Local 4G/LTE
Devices	1 smartphone	1 smartphone	Up to 5 devices
Flexibility	Top up any time	Fixed allowance	Daily rental
Best for	Most travellers	Long stays	Groups and families

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