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 plan
- 3G/4G 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 | 7 Days | $1.49 | $1.49 |
| 3 GB | 15 Days | $2.99 | $1.00 |
| 3 GB | 30 Days | $2.99 | $1.00 |
| 5 GB | 30 Days | $4.49 | $0.90 |
| 10 GB | 30 Days | $7.49 | $0.75 |
| 20 GB | 30 Days | $14.99 | $0.75 |
| 1 GB a day | Unlimited daily | $1.49 / day | — |
| 2 GB a day | Unlimited daily | $2.49 / day | — |
| 3 GB a day | Unlimited daily | $3.49 / day | — |
| 5 GB a day | Unlimited daily | $3.99 / day | — |
| 10 GB a day | Unlimited daily | $6.99 / day | — |
Which French Guiana eSIM plan should I pick?
A typical day: 2 hours of maps, a few calls, a short video call, photos on WhatsApp and 30 minutes of Reels or TikTok — about 1 GB a day.
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Weekend or 3 days
about 3 GB 3 GB · 15 Days
$2.99 -
7 days
about 7 GB 10 GB · 30 Days
$7.49 -
14 days
about 14 GB 20 GB · 30 Days
$14.99 -
30 days
about 30 GB 20 GB · 30 Days
$14.99 -
Streaming and hotspot every day
Unlimited daily
from $1.49 / day
More scrolling, streaming or hotspot? Go one size up, or pick a daily plan.
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.
Coverage
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French Guiana
Orange 5G
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Common Questions
Is an eSIM useful for exploring Cayenne in French Guiana?
You leave arrivals at Cayenne Félix Éboué Airport and head for a taxi, passing the SIM-shopping queue with your data already available. On the ride into Cayenne, you open Google Maps to find your accommodation and follow the route past green roadside vegetation into town. You send your host a WhatsApp message with your arrival update, then save Place des Palmistes so you can find your way back after exploring.
At Cayenne Market, you point Google Translate at a French menu and work out which dish comes with the fish you have spotted at the next table. You look up a nearby restaurant, browse its menu and choose where to eat without retracing your steps. Under the palms afterward, you send a photo home through WhatsApp and open the walking route back to your accommodation.
What should I look for in a tourist eSIM for French Guiana?
Choose an eSIM that uses local networks serving the coastal towns on your route, supports sharing data and lets you add more data. This plan connects to supported networks in French Guiana, offers hotspot on most packages and supports data top-ups. It is a data-only option for navigation, bookings and messaging apps.
You can install it before you fly using the one-tap button in your order email, with 180 days from purchase to activate. Activation starts when it connects to a supported network at your destination. Your data allowance and validity depend on the package you choose.
Where does an eSIM get coverage in French Guiana?
Your eSIM connects to local networks including Orange, with 3G/4G service. Coverage is strongest around Cayenne, Kourou and Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni, where towns and main visitor routes concentrate along the coast. Connections become patchier in the rainforest interior, along remote river routes and within Guiana Amazonian Park. Boat journeys upriver and travel away from the coastal road take you through longer stretches with limited reception.
| SimSwift eSIM | Local SIM | Roaming | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Setup | Install at home before flying | Find a shop or airport kiosk and queue after landing | Nothing to install; switch roaming on |
| When you're connected | On landing, upon connecting to a supported network | After purchase and setup | On landing, if your home plan includes roaming there |
| Paperwork / ID | No paperwork or ID | ID may be requested at the counter | No additional registration |
| Cost predictability | Pay once upfront for your chosen package | Local rates, purchased on arrival | Depends on your home plan; roaming may be included |
| 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 | Add data anytime with a top-up | Buy additional data through the provider or a shop | Extra data depends on your home plan |
What should I prepare for exploring French Guiana with my phone?
- Download offline maps of the coastal road between Cayenne and Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni before setting out.
- Save river excursion meeting points and booking confirmations offline before travelling into the rainforest interior.
- Bring a Type E-compatible adapter for French Guiana sockets and a power bank for boat excursions.
- Carry a payment card and some cash for market stalls; save accommodation payment instructions on your phone.
- Download French for offline translation before visiting markets or arranging excursions with local guides.
- Keep your phone in a waterproof pouch on river boats and during tropical downpours.
- Ask your accommodation about Wi-Fi access before relying on it to upload large photo collections.
How much does a French Guiana eSIM cost?
SimSwift French Guiana eSIMs start at $1.49 for 1 GB valid for 7 Days. Unlimited daily plans start at $1.49 a day.