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Air, land, and sea

All travelers 12 years and older must present proof of being fully vaccinated to enter the country.

Considering the pandemic, for any inquiry regarding tourist visa to Guyana, you can reach out to the immigration department on 226-2221 for guidance on how best to move forward with your specific application, since there are different measures in place for different countries.

Covid-19 home testing is not accepted for international travel requirements, for both arriving and departing travelers.

*Important: Guyana and Brazil borderland

Residents of the twin cities can cross the border if fully vaccinated, only on Fridays, at 9am, 2pm, and 6pm. They must also present personal documentation and proof of address. Each vehicle can carry a maximum of four people. 

Passengers from China:

All passengers 2 years of age or older must have a PCR or antigen test no more than two days before their departure from the People's Republic of China, Hong Kong or Macao, according to the statement from the Guyana Ministry of Health.

(Provisional information awaiting confirmation from the State)

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Countries whose nationals do not require visas to enter Guyana:

Antigua & Barbuda

Argentina for 90 days

Aruba for 90 days

Austria

Australia

Bahamas

Bangladesh for 30 days for holders of Diplomatic/Official/Special Passports

Barbados

Belgium

Belize

Bolivia for holders of Diplomatic/Service/Official Passport; tourist visa on arrival for Regular Passport holders.

Botswana for 90 days

Brazil

Canada

Cape Verde for holders of Diplomatic/Service Passports

Cayman Islands for 30 days

Chile for 90 days

China for holders of Diplomatic/Service Passports

Colombia for 90 days

Costa Rica for 30 days for tourism

Cuba

Cyprus for holders of Diplomatic/Service Passports

Denmark

Dominica

Dominican Republic for 30 days

Ecuador

Egypt for Diplomatic Passport, 30 days holders of Service/Special Passports

Finland

France

Georgia for holders of Diplomatic, Official and Service passports for 90 days

Germany

Greece

Grenada

Guatemala for 90 days for holders of Diplomatic/Official Passports and holders of a US Permanent Resident Card or a d US/Canadian/Schengen Visa

Haiti for 90 days for holders of Diplomatic /Official/ Special passports

Honduras for 90 days holders of a US Permanent Resident Card or a valid US/Canadian/Schengen Visa

Hong Kong for 90 days

India for holders of Diplomatic/Service Passports

Indonesia for 30 days

Iran (Holders of Diplomatic & Special Passports)

Ireland

Israel for holders of Diplomatic/Service Passports

Italy

Jamaica

Japan

Republic of Korea (South Korea) for 30 days

Lesotho for 14 days.

Luxembourg

Malaysia for 60 days

Mexico for 90 days for holders of Diplomatic/Official/Service Passports; 90 days holders of a US Permanent Resident or a valid US/Canadian/Schengen Visa

Montserrat

New Zealand

North Korea

Norway

Panama for 180 days for tourism

Peru (Holders of Diplomatic/Service/Official Passports and 90 days for tourism

Portugal

Russian Federation for 90 days for holders of Diplomatic/Service/Official and Ordinary passports.

South Africa for 30 days for tourism or business

Spain

Christopher & Nevis (St. Kitts)

St. Lucia

St. Vincent & The Grenadines

Suriname

Sweden

Switzerland

Swaziland for 60 days

The Netherlands

Trinidad & Tobago

Turkey for 90 days for holders of Diplomatic/Service/Special passports

Turks and Caicos Islands for 30 days

United Kingdom of Great Britain & Northern Ireland

United States of America

Uruguay for holders of Diplomatic/Official/Service Passports and 90 days for ordinary passports

Venezuela for holders of Diplomatic/Official/Service Passports

Info (Tipos de visas y requisitos).

Visas are necessary for all visitors.

Types of visas

Visitor's Visa

Is issued to visa-required foreigners who want to visit Guyana for the purpose of tourism. They are usually issued for 30 days at a time, although you can apply for another 30-day extension before the current visa expires. This means you can stay for up to three months in Guyana as a tourist on a single entry. Visitor Visa are valid for three (3) months if it is a Single-Entry Visa and for one (1) year if it a Multiple Entry Visa.

Employment Visa

Is issued to persons coming to Guyana to take up employment with any local or foreign company based in Guyana. Employment Visa are valid for three (3) years and the application take four (4) weeks to process.

Business Visa

The Business Visa on Arrival is issued to persons who are desirous of establishing a business in Guyana. It is also issued to persons who are coming to Guyana for business purposes such as to attend meetings or train staff in use of the machineries purchases from foreign countries.

Overseas Missionaries coming to Guyana for voluntary services are also issued with Business Visa.

Business Visa are valid for five (5) years

Student Visa

Students desirous of studying at any Universities in Guyana are issued with Student Visa on Arrival. Student Visa are valid for three (3) years.

There are fees attached to all the visa types.

Source

Guyana Immigration & Support Services: https://eservices.doc.gov.gy/

 

"Provisional information pending confirmation from the State."


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