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French Guiana eSIM
A 5 GB French Guiana eSIM costs £5.99 for 30 days on Orange with 5G. Plans start at £3.99 for 1 GB. Delivered by email in seconds.
Your eSIM runs on Orange, so you can keep WhatsApp chats going and check maps as you move between Cayenne, Kourou and Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni. Pick the plan that suits your days and how much you use your phone.
- 5G and 4G
- 1 network: Orange
- Top up anytime
- Instant email delivery
Your French Guiana eSIM in two questions
Which French Guiana eSIM plan do I need?
From a weekend in Cayenne to a month of exploring, here is how the plans line up.
- A city break in Cayenne or Rémire-Montjoly: 1 GB a day for 3 days covers standard use: maps, messages, social media and music.
- A fortnight touring Kourou and Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni: 10 GB for 30 days covers standard use across two weeks, so you're not counting megabytes.
- A week of streaming and sharing your hotspot: 2 GB a day for 7 days suits heavy use.
- A month-long stay around French Guiana: 20 GB for 30 days covers standard use for the whole trip.
Most plans can be topped up if you run low, and the longest plan lasts 30 days.
All 48 French Guiana eSIM plans
Prices include any taxes. Price per GB shown so you can compare at a glance.
| Data | Valid for | Price | Per GB | Top-up | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 GB · 7 days | £3.99 / €3.99 / $4.99 | £3.99 / €3.99 / $4.99 | Choose | ||
| 3 GB · 15 days | £4.99 / €4.99 / $5.99 | £1.66 / €1.66 / $2.00 | Choose | ||
| 3 GB · 30 days | £4.99 / €4.99 / $5.99 | £1.66 / €1.66 / $2.00 | Choose | ||
| 5 GB · 30 days | £5.99 / €6.99 / $7.99 | £1.20 / €1.40 / $1.60 | Choose | ||
| 10 GB · 30 days | £9.99 / €11.99 / $12.99 | £1.00 / €1.20 / $1.30 | Choose | ||
| 20 GB · 30 days | £21.99 / €26.99 / $28.99 | £1.10 / €1.35 / $1.45 | Choose |
Networks your French Guiana eSIM uses
Your eSIM joins this local network automatically, wherever you are in French Guiana.
| Country | Networks | Speed |
|---|---|---|
| French Guiana | Orange | 5G |
Good to know
- Data only: your own number keeps working for calls and texts
- Hotspot works where your phone and the network allow it
- Plans start when you first connect; install within 180 days
- Your data routes through France or Netherlands or United Kingdom, so some sites may show that country
- Top up the same eSIM any time, no new QR code
Travelling further?
These eSIMs cover French Guiana and more countries on one plan.
Will my eSIM have signal in French Guiana?
Your eSIM joins Orange, and in French Guiana Orange can use 5G. Your phone picks the network by itself, so there's nothing to set up. The coast and main towns are covered, but signal is very limited or absent in the interior rainforest, so download offline maps before you head inland.
Your data reaches the internet through France, the Netherlands or the United Kingdom, a normal setup for travel eSIMs. You can read more in our IP address guide. On daily plans, your speed drops to our fair-use speed once the day's allowance is used up.
How much data do you need in French Guiana?
Light: maps, messages, email (about 0.25 GB a day). Standard: plus social, music, some video (about 0.7 GB a day). Heavy: plus streaming, video calls, hotspot (about 1.8 GB a day).
3 days
- Light · about 800 MB500 MB a day · 3 days · £3.99 / €4.99 / $4.99
- Standard · about 2 GB500 MB a day · 5 days · £4.49 / €4.99 / $5.99
- Heavy · about 5 GB500 MB a day · 15 days · £5.99 / €6.99 / $7.99
7 days
- Light · about 2 GB500 MB a day · 7 days · £4.49 / €5.49 / $5.99
- Standard · about 5 GB500 MB a day · 10 days · £4.49 / €5.49 / $5.99
- Heavy · about 13 GB1 GB a day · 15 days · £8.49 / €10.49 / $10.99
14 days
- Light · about 4 GB500 MB a day · 15 days · £5.99 / €6.99 / $7.99
- Standard · about 10 GB1 GB a day · 15 days · £8.49 / €10.49 / $10.99
- Heavy · about 25 GB2 GB a day · 15 days · £14.49 / €17.49 / $18.99
30 days
- Light · about 8 GB10 GB · 30 days · £9.99 / €11.99 / $12.99
- Standard · about 21 GB1 GB a day · 30 days · £15.49 / €18.49 / $19.99
- Heavy · about 54 GB2 GB a day · 30 days · £28.49 / €34.49 / $36.99
How to set up your French Guiana eSIM
Install at home
On Wi-Fi, tap Install on iPhone (iOS 17.4+), scan the QR code, or type the two codes from your email.
Switch on when you land
Turn on your eSIM line, choose it for mobile data and switch Data Roaming on for that line.
You're online
Your phone joins Orange and your plan starts. Check data left on your eSIM page.
Using your phone in French Guiana: data tips
- Arriving: Install your eSIM at home on Wi-Fi, then switch it on when you land at Cayenne Félix Eboué (CAY). Keep data roaming on for your eSIM line. Here's how to turn it on.
- Getting connected: Your eSIM uses the Orange network, which offers 5G. Plans run up to 30 days, and most can be topped up if your trip stretches.
- Staying in touch: WhatsApp is the app to have ready for messages. Your home number stays on for calls and texts, and the WhatsApp help page shows how to keep both.
- Data for your trip: Light use, such as maps and messages, is about 0.25 GB a day. Heavy use, with streaming or a hotspot, is about 1.8 GB a day. Check how much data you need before you choose.
- Caribbean option: Caribbean eSIMs also cover French Guiana, so a regional plan may suit a wider trip.
French Guiana eSIM questions
How much is an eSIM for French Guiana?
French Guiana eSIMs start at £3.99 for 1 GB over 7 days. A 5 GB plan for 30 days costs £5.99. Prices include any taxes and show in pounds, euros or dollars.
Which networks does the French Guiana eSIM use?
Your eSIM connects to Orange in French Guiana, with 5G where the network has it. Your phone picks the strongest signal automatically.
When does my French Guiana eSIM start?
Most plans start the moment your eSIM first connects to a network in French Guiana, so you can buy and install it at home before you fly. Install it within 180 days of buying.
Can I top up my French Guiana eSIM?
Yes. Most French Guiana plans can be topped up from your eSIM page in two taps, with no new QR code. The plan table on this page shows which ones.
Why does my IP address show another country?
French Guiana plans route your data through France, a normal setup for travel eSIMs. Websites and apps may show that country's content; your speed and coverage in French Guiana are not affected.
Does it come with a phone number?
Every eSIMology plan is data only. Keep your own SIM switched on for calls and texts, and use WhatsApp, FaceTime or any calling app over your eSIM's data.
What if my plans change?
Cancel an eSIM you haven't installed within 30 days for a full refund to your card, in two taps from your eSIM page.
What should I do first when I land at Cayenne Félix Eboué airport?
Switch your eSIM on at Cayenne Félix Eboué (CAY) and let your phone find its network. Once it's connected, send a message home to say you've landed.
Is there 5G in Cayenne and Kourou?
Yes. Orange offers 5G in French Guiana, and phones that support it can switch to 5G where the signal reaches, in places such as Cayenne and Kourou.
Can I use WhatsApp in French Guiana?
Yes. WhatsApp is the messaging app to use in French Guiana, and it runs on your eSIM's mobile data, so you can keep in touch with home from Cayenne, Kourou or Saint-Laurent-du-Maroni.
Can I use a Caribbean eSIM in French Guiana?
Yes. French Guiana is one of the 25 countries in the Caribbean bundles, so a single eSIM can cover it along with the other countries in that bundle.
What happens when I use up my daily data in French Guiana?
Once your daily allowance is used up, your eSIM drops to fair-use speed, so pick an allowance that suits your busiest days in Cayenne or Kourou.
Can I use my eSIM as a hotspot for my laptop in Cayenne?
Yes. Hotspot uses data quickly, so if you'll share your connection with a laptop most of the day, pick a bigger plan.
Ready for French Guiana?
Buy now, install today, and your plan waits until you land. Full refund if not installed.