Moving to Guadeloupe

Country Guide

Country Guide: Guadeloupe

Due to the current coronavirus/COVID-19 situation and restrictions in various countries, the below information may not be accurate. This pandemic is a fluid situation. Check with authorities for local laws and restrictions concerning movements.

Updated: November 22, 2016

 
Used Household Goods and Personal Effects

Documents required

  • Packing list
  • Copy of valid passport
  • Original bill of lading (no express / release accepted) / air waybill (AWB)
  • Original inventory in French, dated, valued and signed by the owner of the goods
  • Electrical, hi-fi appliances and computer equipment have to be declared

Specific Information

  • To be exempted from taxes the owner of the goods will have to provide the following documents:
    • Certificate of change of residence or certificate of transfer (soldiers, civil servants)
    • Non-sale certificate
    • Letter of attorney for Customs clearance
  • For Saint Bathelemy: taxes to apply on valued inventory + freight invoice at 6%
  • Without these documents the owner of the goods will have to pay the following taxes:
    • A.T. + Octroi de Mer + Customs rights
 
Motor Vehicles

Documents Required

  • Original registration card
  • Certificate of insurance
  • Copy of owner of the goods’ driving license
  • Title certificate (certificate de non gage)
  • Registration sticker
 
Pets

Note: Contact local agent for more specific information.

 
Restricted/Dutiable Items

Note: Contact local agent for more specific information.

 
Prohibited Items
  • Firearms / ammunitions are submitted to authorization from territorial administration
  • Unlawful drugs
 
Consignment Instructions

Recommended: Contact the destination agent to ensure all requirements have been met prior to import, especially for differences regarding air / sea shipments.

 
Cultural and Other Information

CIA World Factbook Entry for Guadeloupe

Wikipedia Entry for Guadeloupe

Special Notes: Because Guadeloupe is politically part of France, the CIA lists its information as part of that country’s Factbook page.