Foreign Office Travel Warnings

Before booking your tour, please familiarise yourself with the country specific information provided by the UK’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) – www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice. This includes important information such as latest immigration requirements, and details of any travel advisories. 

We constantly monitor the advice posted by the FCDO. In particular we will always advise clients of any travel warnings. At present there are no warnings against travel to the parts of Suriname, French Guianda and Guyana that we visit on this tour. Please feel free to contact us should you have any specific concerns or would like to know in detail what measures are being taken to ensure visits remain trouble free and without incident.  

It should be noted that this information applies to British citizens. Other nationals are asked to check the current position of their respective government.

Visa Information

With regards to entry requirements for Suriname, firstly please follow this link to the official immigration website for further information: https://suriname.vfsevisa.com/suriname/online/home/index. It should be noted that you do not require a visa for entry to Suriname. However, you must pay an entry fee online via this website, please follow this link for further details and to make the payment –  https://suriname.vfsevisa.com/suriname/online/home/who-can-apply-for-e-tourist-card. Upon each entry you will need to provide proof (printed copy, no electronic copy) that you have paid the applicable entry fee, again this must be done in advance via the website.

In addition, all travellers are required to complete digital immigration and customs form, available 3 days prior to arrival or departure. Visit https://icf.sr to access the relevant forms.

Please note, that you do not require proof of a hotel confirmation or any other supporting documentation from Undiscovered Destinations. If you have any queries, please refer to the FAQ section on the above website where you find contact details should you require further clarification.

For French Guiana UK and EU citizens will not require a visa, but other nationalities may, so we recommend that you check with your nearest embassy.

Visas for Guyana are not required by many nationalities, including UK and US citizens, and citizens of some European countries for up to 30 days. However, we recommend that you check with your nearest embassy for the most up to date details. Upon arrival in Guyana, you may be required to present your onward flight information to Immigration before you are permitted in the country.

Passports

It is your responsibility to ensure that you are in possession of a full passport, valid for at least six months after the date of return to your country.

We strongly advise that your passport contains a minimum of two blank pages, as this may be a requirement of the local immigration authorities. In addition, certain countries will stipulate that the two blank pages are opposite each other. If you are unable to meet these requirements, you may be refused boarding by your airline or denied entry by the immigration authorities.

For specific information about the requirements for your destination please check with the country’s embassy or consulate. Alternatively, UK citizens can visit www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice.

Vaccinations & Protection

As with travel to most parts of Latin America, we strongly recommend that you contact your doctor’s surgery or a specialist travel clinic for up-to-date information, advice, and the necessary vaccinations. For a visit of less than one month you maybe advised to have immunisations against the following: Diphtheria and Tetanus, Hepatitis A, Typhoid, Meningitis. The use of a DEET-containing insect repellent may also be recommended.

The legal status and regulation of some medicines prescribed or purchased in your home country can be different in other countries. If you’re travelling with prescription or over-the-counter medicine, read this guidance from NaTHNaC on best practice when travelling with medicines. For further information on the legal status of a specific medicine, you’ll need to contact the embassy, high commission or consulate of the country or territory you’re travelling to.

Travel Insurance

It is a condition of booking with Undiscovered Destinations that you have adequate valid travel insurance. It is your responsibility to arrange appropriate travel insurance and ensure you have read and understood the full terms and conditions of your travel insurance policy to ensure that you are covered for all activities you intend to undertake whilst on the tour, including all optional activities. Your Insurance Policy must fully cover you for medical expenses (including cover for Covid-19 conditions) and emergency repatriation to your home country and be valid for the entire duration of your holiday. 

Local Conditions

When travelling to our destinations, many of which are underdeveloped and untouristed by mainstream tourism, a good deal of patience and a sense of humour is an important attribute. This will help you to cope with problems such as ageing or poor infrastructure and when maintenance may not be as high as we would always like. 

The choice of appropriate accommodation in some towns and cities (particularly the smaller places) can be limited, and standards of both service and maintenance can be less than polished. Guides and other service providers in some of our destinations do not always have the decades of collective practice and experience that their counterparts in more developed countries can draw upon. Although we will always try and resolve any issues as quickly as possible, on occasions there may be some shortcomings which no matter how hard we try will be unavoidable.