Low riskAmericas · CaribbeanGuadeloupe Travel Health Guide
Low risk
Guadeloupe carries a CDC Level 1 travel health notice. No malaria risk. Key travel vaccines: COVID-19, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B. Yellow fever vaccine is not needed for disease protection but may be required for entry if coming from countries with yellow fever risk.
Overall risk
Low risk
Malaria
None
Best time to visit
Year-round
Recommended vaccines
Routine Vaccines
Make sure you're up-to-date on all routine vaccines including chickenpox, tetanus, flu, MMR, polio, and shingles.
COVID-19
Stay up-to-date with COVID-19 vaccines before traveling.
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis A vaccine is recommended for most travelers to Guadeloupe, including infants 6-11 months old.
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B vaccine is recommended for all unvaccinated travelers to Guadeloupe.
Measles
Measles vaccine is especially important due to rising cases worldwide. All travelers should be fully vaccinated, including infants 6-11 months.
Typhoid
Typhoid vaccine is recommended for most travelers, especially if staying with friends/relatives or visiting smaller cities or rural areas.
Rabies
Rabies vaccine may be recommended depending on your activities and ability to get treatment if exposed. Rabid dogs are common in Guadeloupe.
Yellow Fever
Yellow fever vaccine is not needed for disease protection but may be required for entry if coming from countries with yellow fever risk.
Disease risks
Emergency numbers
Police
17
Medical / Ambulance
15
Fire
18
U.S. Embassy
+33-1-43-12-22-22
Guadeloupe travel health FAQ
Do I need vaccines to travel to Guadeloupe?▼
For travel to Guadeloupe, Routine Vaccines, COVID-19, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Measles and Typhoid are recommended; Rabies and Yellow Fever may be advised depending on your itinerary. Make sure your routine vaccinations (such as MMR, Tdap, polio and seasonal flu) are up to date, and see a travel-health provider about 4–6 weeks before you leave.
Is there malaria in Guadeloupe?▼
No — Guadeloupe is not considered a malaria-risk destination, so antimalarial medication is not routinely needed. Basic insect-bite precautions are still sensible.
Is it safe to travel to Guadeloupe?▼
From a travel-health standpoint, Guadeloupe is currently rated low risk. Guadeloupe carries a CDC Level 1 travel health notice. No malaria risk. Key travel vaccines: COVID-19, Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B. Yellow fever vaccine is not needed for disease protection but may be required for entry if coming from countries with yellow fever risk.
What are the emergency phone numbers in Guadeloupe?▼
Key emergency numbers in Guadeloupe are Police 17, Medical / Ambulance 15, Fire 18 and U.S. Embassy +33-1-43-12-22-22. Save them before you travel and confirm the current numbers with your accommodation on arrival.
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Build my Trip KitSources: CDC Travelers' Health · WHO International Travel and Health. Last updated 2026-07-31. Health conditions and entry rules change — verify with the CDC, WHO and your destination’s authorities before travel. This page is informational and not a substitute for advice from a travel-medicine provider.