Guyana
* Please see passport section
Passports
Passport valid for
at least six months beyond intended stay required by all.Visas
Required by all except the following:
(a) 1. nationals mentioned in the chart above for stays of up to 90 days (except nationals of Austria, Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland, Slovak Republic and Slovenia who do need a visa);
(b) persons of Guyanese birth with foreign passports provided their passports clearly indicate place of birth or they have other satisfactory documentary evidence;
(c) nationals of Antigua & Barbuda, The Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Dominica, Grenada, Jamaica, Korea (Dem Rep), Korea (Rep), Montserrat, New Zealand, Norway, St Kitts & Nevis, St Lucia, St Vincent & the Grenadines, South Africa, Surinam, Switzerland and Trinidad & Tobago, provided they hold onward or return tickets and sufficient funds for the duration of stay;
(d) transit passengers continuing their journey to a third country by the same aircraft or by first connecting aircraft within seven hours, without leaving the airport.Note
Those with Guyanese parentage may enter Guyana visa-free, provided they can submit original birth certificate, and birth certificate/passport of Guyanese parent(s). This will also have to be submitted to the Immigration Officer upon arrival.Types of visa and cost
Tourist: US$34 Business: US$34 (single-entry); US$43 (one-year multiple-entry). Courtesy visas are issued free of charge to spouses or close relatives of Guyanese citizens, provided they supply documentary proof.Validity
Visas are usually valid for three months from the date of issue. However, the length of stay and extension is at the discretion of the Immigration Office.Application to
Consulate (or Consular section at Embassy or High Commission); see Passport/Visa Information.Application requirements
(a) Three application forms. (b) Three passport-size photos. (c) Evidence of sufficient funds to cover length of stay or proof of other satisfactory arrangement for support while in Guyana, in the form of a letter of invitation from Guyana, a recent bank statement, a letter from employer, or a business letter with a certificate from the Chamber of Commerce. (d) Passport valid for at least six months prior to travel. (e) Return or onward ticket. (f) Fee. Business: (a)-(f) and, (g) Letter of approval from the Minister of Home Affairs, Guyana, or other appropriate evidence.Working days required
Applicants should contact Embassy or High Commission at least one week in advance of travel to Guyana. If passport is to be returned by a courier service, pre-paid arrangements (making sure to include own account number) must be made by the applicant.Temporary residence
Permission must be obtained from the Minister of Home Affairs, Guyana.Note
Long-term visitors are advised to register their presence with the British High Commission in Georgetown.
No Test Required
G$4000 or equivalent in US Dollars; transit passengers and children under seven years of age are exempt.
Guyana High Commission in the UK
3 Palace Court, Bayswater Road, London W2 4LP, UK
Tel: (020) 7229 7684.
E-mail: ghc.1@ic24.net
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 0930-1730 (except national and UK holidays); Mon-Fri 0930-1430 (consular enquiries). Embassy of the Republic of Guyana in the USA
2490 Tracy Place, NW, Washington, DC 20008, USA
Tel: (202) 265 6900.
Website: www.guyana.org
Most visits to Guyana are trouble-free, but crime levels are high especially in Georgetown and towns in the coastal regions. Visitors to the eco-sector (which excludes Georgetown and the coastal regions) generally experience no problems.
The risk of terrorism is low but you should be aware of the global risk of indiscriminate terrorist attacks which could be against civilian targets, including places frequented by foreigners.
This advice is based on information provided by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in the UK. It is correct at time of publishing. As the situation can change rapidly, visitors are advised to contact the following organizations for the latest travel advice: British Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Tel: (0845) 850 2829.
Website: www.fco.gov.uk US Department of State
Website: http://travel.state.gov/travel
