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Guyana
Passport/Visa
Passport/Visa
Guyana
Passport Required?
British
Yes
Australian
Yes
Canadian
Yes
USA
Yes
Other EU
Yes
Visa Required?
British
No
Australian
No
Canadian
No
USA
No
Other EU
No/1
Return Ticket Required?
British
Yes
Australian
Yes
Canadian
Yes
USA
Yes
Other EU
Yes
Passports
Valid passport for the duration of stay required by all nationals referred to in the chart above.
Visas
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.
Visa Note
(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).
Types of Visa and Cost
Tourist US$30 (single-entry); Business US$40 (single-entry); US$50 (multiple-entry); US$75 (multiple-entry, one year).
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. Extensions are available from the ministry of home affairs in Georgetown.
Applications to:
Consulate (or consular section at embassy or high commission); see Contact Addresses.
Working Days Required
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.
| Passport Required? | |
|---|---|
| British | Yes |
| Australian | Yes |
| Canadian | Yes |
| USA | Yes |
| Other EU | Yes |
| Visa Required? | |
| British | No |
| Australian | No |
| Canadian | No |
| USA | No |
| Other EU | No/1 |
| Return Ticket Required? | |
| British | Yes |
| Australian | Yes |
| Canadian | Yes |
| USA | Yes |
| Other EU | Yes |
Passports
Valid passport for the duration of stay required by all nationals referred to in the chart above.
Visas
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) 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.
Visa Note
(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).
Types of Visa and Cost
Tourist US$30 (single-entry); Business US$40 (single-entry); US$50 (multiple-entry); US$75 (multiple-entry, one year).
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. Extensions are available from the ministry of home affairs in Georgetown.
Applications to:
Consulate (or consular section at embassy or high commission); see Contact Addresses.
Working Days Required
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.
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