Guyana Travel Guide - Passport/Visa

Valid passport for the duration of stay required by all nationals referred to in the chart above.

Not required by all nationals referred to in the chart above for stays of up to 90 days except:
(a) 1. nationals nationals of Austria, Bulgaria, Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland, Romania, Slovak Republic, Slovenia and Sweden who do need a visa;
(b) 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.

(a) A Guyanese citizen travelling on a foreign passport does not require a visa if the passport clearly indicates the place of birth to be Guyana or a well-recognised place in Guyana such as Georgetown, Demerara, Essequibo, Berbice or Corentyne. If this is not the case, documentary proof of birth in Guyana must be presented to the Immigration authorities in Guyana, such as a birth certificate (both birth and marriage certificates in the case of a married woman) or an expired Guyana passport. (b) Nationals not referred to in the chart above are advised to contact the embassy/high commission to check visa requirements (see Contact Addresses).

Tourist US$30 (single-entry); Business US$40 (single-entry); US$50 (multiple-entry); US$75 (multiple-entry, one year).

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. Extensions are available from the ministry of home affairs in Georgetown.

Consulate (or consular section at embassy or high commission); see Contact Addresses.

Depends on whether the application has to be referred to the authorities in Guyana. Generally, 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.