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French Guiana: Best Tourist eSIMs Reviewed (2024)

French Guiana – also known as Guyane in French, not to be confused with neighboring English-speaking Guyana, is popular for its beaches, forests/reserves & hiking trails.

It is an overseas department of France, meaning it is part of the French Republic (France).

If the locals love or hate this construction – I do not know.

What I do know is that French Guiana has a lot to offer – up north, at least.

From various islands, like Devil's Island and Salvation's Island, to the (French) Guiana Space Center.

The (French) Guiana Amazonian Park is a hiking trail for the adventurous among us.

And, of course, the many luxurious resorts the department has to offer.

What may not be wonderful is the cost of travel in French Guiana. It is not the cheapest travel destination (in South America).

But before you share your colorful French Guiana experiences online, be aware that international roaming can be expensive.

Travel eSIMs can be a much more affordable way to stay connected, even in French Guiana.

How much will a travel eSIM for French Guiana cost?

You can get an eSIM for French Guiana for as low as 8.50 USD and up to 54 USD from Airalo and Holafly offering between 1 GB and 15 GB to be used locally, in the Americas, or globally.

Buying an eSIM for French Guiana Guide (logos of Holafly, Nomad, Latamlink, Discover+, Kawcom, Alosim & Airalo)

Original publication: 14th of September 2022. Last updated: 29th of February 2024.


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eSIMs for French Guiana: An Introduction (+Discount Codes)

There are many eSIM providers with eSIMs for French Guiana, but I will only cover a handful I have had the best experience with.

These eSIM providers have eSIMs for French Guiana specifically, but also for Central- and South (Latin) America and global eSIMs, which can be used in more than 100 countries.

The eSIM providers this guide covers are Alosim, Holafly & Nomad.

Alosim Logo
© Alosim

Currently, Alosim has only one eSIM option available for French Guiana:

Alosim French Guiana eSIM: four eSIMs between 1 GB (seven days @ 8.50 USD) and 10 GB (30 days @ 45 USD)

You can use code PTW for 5% off any Alosim purchase (as many times as you wish for as many eSIMs as you want).

Holafly Logo
© Holafly

Holafly has only one eSIMs for French Guiana:

Nomad eSIMs Logo
© Nomad

Nomad has two eSIMs for French Guiana:

  • Nomad French Guiana eSIM: four eSIMs between 1 GB (seven days @ 11 USD) and 10 GB (30 days @ 45 USD)
  • Nomad Global eSIM for French Guiana and 108/138 other countries: six eSIMs between 1 GB (seven days @ 19/25 USD) and 5 GB (30 days @ 45 USD/57 USD)

That was an overview of the eSIM providers I will write about, so let's discuss the eSIM for French Guiana.

But if you already have an eSIM store in mind, click on the links next to jump to the respective sections: Alosim, Holafly & Nomad.


French Guiana Alosim eSIMs

Alosim Logo
© Alosim

Alosim has only one eSIM that can be used in French Guiana.

The South America one was removed for a few months, but it was re-introduced in December 2023.

Remember that you can use code PTW for 5% off any Alosim purchase (as many times as you wish for as many eSIMs as you want).

Alosim has been growing because it is backed by AffinityClick – known for its Hushed app (more than eight million downloads).

AffinityClick Logo
© AffinityClick

The Hushed app gives you a temporary phone number (American, British, or Canadian) – useful for numerous circumstances.

So, who would be surprised if Alosim would be the first eSIM provider to give you a phone number with any eSIM purchase instead of select ones? 😏.

Anyway, Alosim's Americas offering, the country-specific eSIMs, are (very) similar to Airalo's.

So why pick Alosim over Airalo?

Mostly because Alosim sometimes has 5G NR access in countries where Airalo does not, and a higher data allowance for its most generous eSIM in some instances.

For French Guiana, you have these four choices:

  1. French Guiana 1 GB eSIM for 7 days, costing 8.50 USD – most popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
  2. French Guiana 2 GB eSIM for 15 days, costing 16.50 USD
  3. French Guiana 3 GB eSIM for 30 days, costing 25 USD – very popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
  4. French Guiana 5 GB eSIM for 30 days, costing 45 USD – very popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers

Note: Phone Travel Wiz reader popularity ranking was updated in October based on data up to the 11th of October (2023 data only).

Alosim French Guiana eSIMs
See the list above for up-to-date prices and allowances. The figures in this image may be outdated.

You will be on this French Guianese mobile network with this eSIM:

Alosim French Guiana eSIM Supported Network (Digicel)

If you want to know whether this mobile network is good, check out my French Guiana SIM card buying guide.

Buying a SIM Card in French Guiana Guide (logos of Digicel, Orange, SFR & La Poste Mobile Caraïbe)

French Guiana Holafly eSIMs

Holafly Logo
© Holafly

Holafly has only one eSIM that can be used in French Guiana:

Remember that you can use code PHONETRAVELWIZ for 5% off any Holafly purchase (as many times as you wish for as many eSIMs as you want).

Holafly has become an extremely popular eSIM provider in recent years.

Mostly because it was one of the first few providers to introduce unlimited data plans in so many countries.

The number started at 45 countries (mainly in East- and Southeast Asia and Europe + Canada and the United States) in June 2022, but it has risen to more than 100 in December 2023, including French Guiana.

To prevent abuse, you cannot tether (mobile hotspot) with any Holafly eSIM with unlimited data.

Initially, its South America eSIM was of horrible value, giving you 6 GB for 15 days.

Holafly South America eSIMs

After numerous complaints (from me, Phone Travel Wiz readers & its customers), Holafly also introduced unlimited data for its South America eSIM.

I love seeing eSIM providers taking my and their customers' feedback into account AND doing something about it 😎.

First, let's discuss the the Holafly French Guiana eSIM, which gives you limited data between seven days and 30 days:

  1. French Guiana unlimited eSIM for 5 days, costing 19 USD
  2. French Guiana unlimited eSIM for 7 days, costing 27 USD
  3. French Guiana unlimited eSIM for 10 days, costing 34 USD – most popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
  4. French Guiana unlimited eSIM for 15 days, costing 47.50 USD
  5. French Guiana unlimited eSIM for 20 days, costing 54 USD
  6. French Guiana unlimited eSIM for 30 days, costing 64 USD
  7. French Guiana unlimited eSIM for 60 days, costing 107 USD
  8. French Guiana unlimited eSIM for 90 days, costing 139 USD

Note: Phone Travel Wiz reader popularity ranking was updated in October based on data up to the 11th of October (2023 data only).

Holafly French Guiana eSIMs
See the list above for up-to-date prices and allowances. The figures in this image may be outdated.

While these eSIMs look expensive compared to Alosim eSIMs we just went over, they are of a different category.

But there is a catch: as of August 2023, Holafly eSIMs are throttled @ 18 Mbps (even if you have 5G NR access), except for its Europe eSIMs (review).

This was not the case before that month (I even extensively used the Europe eSIM in July 2023, where I had normal/fast speeds until I headed to North America in August 2023 and noticed that its speeds were throttled in every country I visited after that).

While 18 Mbps is not terrible, it is also not amazing – especially knowing I have had download speeds of up to 160 Mbps before in various European countries.

But if you do not care about the fastest speeds, you do not have to worry about this speed restriction.


French Guiana Nomad eSIMs

Nomad eSIMs Logo
© Nomad

Nomad has two eSIMs that can be used in French Guiana only or include French Guiana:

  • French Guiana – local use only
  • Global – French Guiana and 108 or 138 other countries, depending on the eSIM, worldwide

Use code ADU123 for 3 USD off your first Nomad order (new customers only).

Nomad has been working hard to expand its global reach while dropping prices where possible.

Previously, you were charged up to 25 USD for 1 GB of data in various American countries.

Nowadays, you can get eSIMs for as little as 1.60 USD per GB.

While the cost of eSIMs is not that low for French Guiana (the United States is the lucky one), it is better than before and in line with other eSIMs (if you go for plans with higher data allowances).

You have the following four Nomad French Guiana eSIM options:

  1. French Guiana 1 GB eSIM for 7 days, costing 11 USD
  2. French Guiana 3 GB eSIM for 30 days, costing 20 USD
  3. French Guiana 5 GB eSIM for 30 days, costing 28 USD – most popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
  4. French Guiana 10 GB eSIM for 30 days, costing 45 USD
Nomad Peru eSIMs
See the list above for up-to-date prices and allowances. The figures in this image may be outdated.

Next up is the Nomad Global eSIMs, which covers French Guiana as well.

You have two options with this eSIM: 109 Countries Plan (1 Global (formerly Truphone)) and 139 Countries Plan (eSIM Go).

Only the 109 Countries Plan (1 Global) works in French Guiana.

So, the question is which other country/countries will you visit afterward?

But you should know that this Nomad Global eSIM is not as competitive as it used to be.

In the past, Airalo's Global eSIM, Discover Global, was… meh, making Nomad's Global eSIM popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers.

Discover Global eSIM Airalo
© Airalo

But since June (Nomad) and July (Airalo) partnered with eSIM Go for their global offering, both cover 130+ countries with their eSIMs – but Airalo's is somehow (significantly) cheaper than Nomad's… AND had the call and text feature.

eSIM Go Logo
© eSIM Go

Whether Nomad will add the calling feature too is unknown, but the biggest concern is that it should drop its prices.

Until then, I do not expect this eSIM to do as well as in the past.

The following six Nomad Global eSIMs are available:

  1. Global (109 Countries Plan) 1 GB eSIM for 7 days, costing 25 USD – very popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
  2. Global (139 Countries Plan) 1 GB eSIM for 7 days, costing 19 USD
  3. Global (109 Countries Plan) 3 GB eSIM for 30 days, costing 40 USD – very popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
  4. Global (139 Countries Plan) 3 GB eSIM for 30 days, costing 40 USD
  5. Global (109 Countries Plan) 5 GB eSIM for 30 days, costing 45 USD – most popular with Phone Travel Wiz readers
  6. Global (139 Countries Plan) 5 GB eSIM for 30 days, costing 57 USD

Note: Phone Travel Wiz reader popularity ranking was updated in October based on data up to the 11th of October (2023 data only).

Nomad Global eSIM 109 Countries Plan with Prices (Truphone)
See the list above for up-to-date prices and allowances. The figures in this image may be outdated.
Nomad Global eSIM 139 Countries Plan with Prices (eSIM Go)

The Nomad Global eSIM can be used in the following 109 (1Global)/139 (eSIM Go) countries:

  • Åland Islands 2, 3
  • Albania
  • Algeria 2
  • Andorra 2
  • Argentina
  • Armenia
  • Australia
  • Austria
  • Azerbaijan 2
  • Bahrain 2, 3
  • Bangladesh 2
  • Barbados 1
  • Belarus 2
  • Belgium
  • Bermuda 1
  • Bolivia 2
  • Bosnia & Herzegovina 2
  • Botswana 2
  • Brazil
  • Brunei 2
  • Bulgaria
  • Cambodia
  • Cameroon 2
  • Canada 2, 3
  • Central African Republic 2
  • Chad 2
  • Chile
  • China
  • Colombia
  • Congo, Democratic Republic of the 2
  • Congo, Republic of the
  • Costa Rica
  • Croatia
  • Cyprus
  • Czech Republic
  • Denmark
  • Dominican Republic 2
  • Ecuador
  • Egypt 2
  • El Salvador
  • Estonia
  • Eswatini 2, 3
  • Faroe Islands 1
  • Fiji 1
  • Finland
  • France
  • French Guiana 1
  • French Southern Territories 2
  • Gabon 2
  • Georgia 2
  • Germany
  • Ghana
  • Gibraltar
  • Greece
  • Greenland 2
  • Grenada 1
  • Guadeloupe 1
  • Guam 2
  • Guatemala
  • Guernsey
  • Guinea-Bissau 2
  • Guyana 1
  • Holy See (Vatican City) 1
  • Honduras 1
  • Hong Kong
  • Hungary
  • Iceland
  • India 2
  • Indonesia
  • Iraq 2
  • Ireland
  • Isle of Man
  • Israel
  • Italy
  • Ivory Coast 2
  • Jamaica 1
  • Japan
  • Jersey
  • Jordan 2
  • Kazakhstan
  • Kenya 2
  • Kosovo 2
  • Kuwait 2, 3
  • Kyrgyzstan 2
  • Laos 2
  • Latvia
  • Liberia 2
  • Liechtenstein
  • Lithuania
  • Luxembourg
  • Macau 2
  • Madagascar 2
  • Malawi 2
  • Malaysia
  • Mali 2
  • Malta
  • Martinique 1
  • Mayotte 1
  • Mexico
  • Moldova
  • Monaco
  • Mongolia
  • Montenegro
  • Montserrat 1
  • Morocco 2
  • Mozambique 1
  • Myanmar 2
  • Netherlands
  • New Zealand
  • Nicaragua
  • Niger 2
  • Nigeria 2
  • North Macedonia
  • Norway
  • Oman 2
  • Pakistan 2
  • Panama
  • Paraguay
  • Peru
  • Philippines
  • Poland
  • Portugal
  • Puerto Rico 1
  • Qatar
  • Réunion
  • Romania
  • Russia 2
  • Saint Kitts & Nevis 1
  • Saint Lucia 1
  • Samoa 1
  • San Marino 1
  • Saudi Arabia
  • Senegal 2
  • Serbia
  • Seychelles 2
  • Singapore
  • Slovakia
  • Slovenia
  • Solomon Islands 1
  • South Africa
  • South Korea
  • Spain
  • Sri Lanka
  • Suriname 1
  • Sweden
  • Switzerland
  • Taiwan
  • Tajikistan 2
  • Tanzania
  • Thailand
  • Trinidad & Tobago 1
  • Tunisia 2
  • Turkey
  • Turks & Caicos 1
  • Uganda 2
  • Ukraine 2
  • United Arab Emirates
  • United Kingdom
  • United States 2, 3
  • Uruguay
  • Uzbekistan 2
  • Vanuatu 1
  • Vietnam
  • Yemen 2
  • Zambia 2

1 109 Countries Plan (Truphone) only
2 139 Countries Plan (eSIM Go) only
3 5G NR access (if you have the 139 Countries Plan (eSIM GO) – does not apply to the 109 Countries Plan (Truphone)

Nomad Global eSIM Eligible Countries Map Infographic by Phone Travel Wiz (October 2023 Version).png

The Nomad French Guiana eSIM can be cost-effective if you use a lot of data. Otherwise, other eSIMs mentioned in this guide will be of better value.

But if you want an eSIM with the most extensive global reach, get the Nomad Global eSIM.

Be aware that the validity of these eSIMs is up to 30 days (unlike Airalo's maximum of one year), making it a questionable eSIM for long-term travelers.


Overview of the Best eSIMs for French Guiana

That was quite a journey! There are so many eSIM options for French Guiana or options that cover it.

And this was not even an exhaustive list! Many more eSIM providers have eSIMs for French Guiana.

But the three I listed in this guide have good reviews. Moreover, I have tested them extensively in multiple countries on multiple continents and had (consistently) good experiences with them.

I will give you a quick recap of each eSIMs mentioned in this guide and link to their product pages in case you need more info or are ready to purchase an eSIM already (take note of the activation policy of Nomad (Truphone) eSIMs – do not buy those eSIMs too early).

French Guiana-only eSIMs:

Global eSIMs, which include French Guiana:

And do not forget to use one of these discount codes for extra savings:

  • Alosim: PTW for 5% off (the code can be used by anyone, including existing customers, as many times as you wish – no redemption limit)
  • Holafly: PHONETRAVELWIZ for 5% off (the code can be used by anyone, including existing customers, as many times as you wish – no redemption limit)
  • Nomad: ADU123 for 3 USD (or your currency's equivalent) if you have never purchased a Nomad eSIM