French Guiana eSIM
Mobile data in French Guiana. No roaming fees, instant activation, one-tap install on iPhone, Samsung and Android.
- 01Internet on arrival
- 02No SIM swap — keep your number
- 03Set up in under a minute, before you fly
Choose Your Unlimited Plan
- 3G/4G/5G network speeds
- Top-up anytime if needed
- Instant Activation · Hotspot Sharing
- 24/7 Support · No Contracts
- 1 GB high speed per 24 hours
- Unlimited data (min. 1 Mbps after high-speed)
- 3G/4G/5G · Instant activation · Hotspot sharing
- 24/7 Support · No Contracts
All French Guiana eSIM plans and prices
| Data | Valid | Price | Per GB |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 GB a day | Unlimited daily | Rs. 142.49 / day | — |
| 2 GB a day | Unlimited daily | Rs. 238.13 / day | — |
| 3 GB a day | Unlimited daily | Rs. 333.76 / day | — |
| 5 GB a day | Unlimited daily | Rs. 381.58 / day | — |
| 10 GB a day | Unlimited daily | Rs. 668.48 / day | — |
Which French Guiana eSIM plan should I pick?
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Streaming and hotspot every day
Unlimited daily
from Rs. 142.49 / day
How it works
- Step01 Choose Plan Pick the data and validity that fit your trip.
- Step02 Receive Order Email Your eSIM arrives by email straight away.
- Step03 Install in one tap Tap install, then switch on data when you land.
French Guiana
Common Questions
Is an eSIM useful for exploring Cayenne in French Guiana?
You walk out of Cayenne Félix Eboué Airport with your luggage and pull up your accommodation address in Google Maps, passing the SIM counter instead of joining its queue. In the taxi towards Cayenne, you message your host on WhatsApp and follow the route as the city comes into view. Your host sends the entrance details, and you save the pin before stepping out with your bags.
You head towards Place des Palmistes, then wander over to the market, where stalls display unfamiliar fruit and handwritten signs. Google Translate helps you work out a menu, and you settle on a lunch you might otherwise have walked past. Over your meal, you look up a guided outing, send an enquiry through the organiser’s booking page, and share a photo of the market with family on WhatsApp.
What should tourists look for in an eSIM for French Guiana?
Choose an eSIM with local network access around Cayenne, Kourou and Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni, the main stops on many coastal itineraries. This plan connects to supported local networks in French Guiana. Hotspot support matters when a companion needs a connection, and tethering works on most plans.
Look for preflight installation and a clear activation window. This eSIM supports installation before departure and gives you 180 days from purchase to activate. Its daily data allowance renews automatically; the allowance and validity depend on the package you choose. It is a data-only plan. If you need more data, buy a new plan.
Where does an eSIM get coverage in French Guiana?
Your eSIM connects to local networks including Orange, with 3G/4G/5G coverage. Coverage is strongest in Cayenne, Kourou and Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni, along with the main populated coastal tourist areas. It becomes patchier in the rainforest interior, on remote river routes and within Guiana Amazonian Park, where settlements and network infrastructure are farther apart.
| SimSwift eSIM | Local SIM | Roaming | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Setup | Install at home before you fly | Find a shop or airport kiosk and queue after landing | Nothing to install; switch roaming on |
| When you're connected | On landing through a supported network | After purchase and setup | On landing if your home plan includes this destination |
| Paperwork / ID | No paperwork needed for this eSIM | ID may be requested at the counter | Use your existing account without new registration |
| Cost predictability | Pay once upfront for your chosen package | Choose a locally priced package after arrival | Depends on what your home plan includes |
| WhatsApp & your number | Keep using WhatsApp on your home number | New local number; WhatsApp stays on your home number | Your home number, on your home plan's roaming terms |
| Top-ups | Buy a new plan if you need more data | Purchase another local package | Extra data depends on your home plan |
What digital travel preparations help in French Guiana?
- Download offline maps of the coastal road between Cayenne and Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni before heading beyond the main towns.
- Save river excursion meeting points and booking confirmations offline before travelling into the rainforest interior.
- Pack a Type E compatible adapter for French Guiana’s sockets and a power bank for excursions away from accommodation.
- Carry a physical payment card and cash for market stalls; do not rely entirely on mobile payments.
- Keep your phone in a waterproof pouch on river boats and during tropical downpours.
- Ask before photographing people at markets or in riverside communities, and respect requests to put your phone away.
How much does a French Guiana eSIM cost?
SimSwift French Guiana unlimited daily plans start at Rs. 142.49 a day.