Guyana Visa and Passport Requirements
| Passport required | Return ticket required | Visa Required | |
|---|---|---|---|
| EU | Yes | Yes | No/1 |
| USA | Yes | Yes | No |
| Canadian | Yes | Yes | No |
| Australian | Yes | Yes | No |
| British | Yes | Yes | No |
Passports
To enter Guyana, a passport valid for six months is required by all nationals referred to in the chart above.
Visas
Visas are not required by the nationals referred to in the chart above except:
1. Nationals of Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland, Romania, Slovakia and Slovenia, who do need a visa to enter Guyana.
If you do not require a visa, you will normally be given 30 days to remain in Guyana, but you can extend this at the Ministry of Home Affairs.
Nationals not referred to in the chart are advised to contact the embassy/high commission to check visa requirements for Guyana.
Visa Note
Travellers who do require a visa must be able to prove they have sufficient funds to cover their stay.
Penalties for overstaying are severe; you could be faced with a large fine or even imprisonment.
Types and Cost
Single-entry tourist visa: £20; multiple-entry business visa: £80.
Single-entry tourist visa on arrival: US$25; multiple-entry business visa on arrival: US$140.
Validity
Single-entry tourist visa: one month; multiple-entry business visa: up to five years.
Application to
Consulate (or consular section at embassy or high commission). Travellers requiring a visa who are unable to apply at a Guyanan mission may obtain a visa on arrival; see www.moha.gov.gy for details.
Working days
The processing time required for a visa application for Guyana depends on whether the application has to be referred to the authorities in Guyana.
Generally, applicants should contact the embassy or high commission at least one week in advance of travel.
If a passport is to be returned by a courier service, pre-paid arrangements must be made by the applicant.
Extension of stay
If you wish to extend your stay, you must contact the Ministry of Home Affairs in Georgetown before your current visa expires. A maximum of two extensions of stay are allowed of one month each.
This page reflects our understanding of current rules for the most common types of travel to the said country. However, please note that each authority sets and forces entry rules, hence we strongly recommend that you verify critical information with the relevant embassy before travel.
Embassies and tourist offices
Embassy of Guyana in the USA
Telephone: (202) 265 6900.
Website: http://www.guyana.org
Address: NW, 2490 Tracy Place, Washington, 20008,
Opening times:
Guyana High Commission in the UK
Telephone: (020) 7229 7684.
Website: http://www.guyana.org
Address: Bayswater Road, 3 Palace Court, London, W2 4LP,
Opening times:
Mon-Fri 0930-1730 (except national and UK holidays); Mon-Fri 0930-1430 (consular enquiries).
