Country
Passport Required?
Visa Required?
Return Ticket Required?
Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond intended stay required by all.
Required by all except the following:
(a) 1. nationals in the chart above for stays of up to 90 days (except nationals of Austria 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, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Dominica, Grenada, Jamaica, Korea (Rep. of), Korea (DPR), 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 duration of stay;
(d) transit passengers continuing their journey to a third country by the same aircraft or by first connecting aircraft within 7 hours without leaving the airport.
Tourist: $10. Business: $14 (Single-entry); $20 (3-month Multiple-entry); $20 (1-year Multiple-entry). Courtesy visas are issued free of charge to spouses or close relatives of Guyanese citizens, provided they supply documentary proof.
Visas are valid for 3 months from the date of issue. Length of stay and extension is at the discretion of the Immigration Office.
Consulate (or Consular section at Embassy or High Commission).
(a) 2 application forms. (b) 2 passport-size photos. (c) Evidence of sufficient funds to cover length of stay. (d) Passport valid for at least 6 months prior to travel. (e) Return ticket. (f) Fee.
Business: (a)-(f) and, (g) Letter of invitation from the host company.
Applicants should contact Embassy or High Commission at least 1 week in advance of travel to Guyana.
Permission must be obtained from the Minister of Home Affairs, Guyana.
157 Waterloo Street, North Cummingsburg, Georgetown, Guyana
Tel: 225 0807. Fax: 225 0817.
E-mail: mailto:[email protected]
Website: http://www.exploreguyana.com/
A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required from travellers over one year of age coming from infected areas and from the following countries: Angola, Benin, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Congo (Dem. Rep. of), Congo (Rep. of), Côte d’Ivoire, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea (Republic), Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Liberia, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, São Tomé e Príncipé, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Somalia, Tanzania, Togo and Uganda; and in Latin America: Belize, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, Surinam and Venezuela. Travellers arriving from non-endemic zones should note that vaccination is strongly recommended for travel outside the urban areas, even if an outbreak of the disease has not been reported and they would normally not require a vaccination certificate to enter the country.
Malaria risk exists throughout the year in the northwest region and areas along the Pomeroon River. Chloroquine-resistant falciparum is reported. The recommended prophylaxis is mefloquine unless contra-indicated, in which case use chloroquine plus proguanil plus protection against mosquito bites.
Mains water is normally chlorinated in main cities, and whilst relatively safe may cause mild abdominal upsets. Bottled water is readily available and is advised for the first few weeks of the stay. Milk is unpasteurised and should be boiled. Powdered or tinned milk is available and is advised, but make sure that it is reconstituted with pure water. Avoid dairy products that are likely to have been made from unboiled milk. Local meat, poultry, seafood, fruit and vegetables are generally considered safe to eat.
Rabies occurs. For those at high risk, vaccination before arrival should be considered. If you are bitten, seek medical advice without delay. Hepatitis A is common. Heapatitis B and D are highly endemic and precautions should be taken. Bancroftian filariasis is endemic in certain parts. Jungle yellow fever may be found in forest areas. Dengue fever may occur.
Health insurance is recommended. Hospital treatment in Georgetown is free, but doctors will charge for an appointment. Medical care and prescription drugs are limited and sanitary conditions are poor in many medical facilities. Travellers are advised to bring prescription medicines sufficient for their length of stay.
Jan 1 New Year’s Day. Feb 23 Eid ul-Azha (Feast of the Sacrifice); Republic Day (Mashramani). Mar Phagwah. Mar 29 Good Friday. Apr 1 Easter Monday. May 1 Labour Day. May 25 Yum an-Nabi (Birth of the Prophet). May 26 Independence Day. Jul 1 Caricom Day. Aug 5 Freedom Day. Nov 4 Deepvali (Hindu Festival of Light). Dec 25-26 Christmas.Jan 1 2003 New Year’s Day. Feb 13 Eid ul-Azha (Feast of the Sacrifice). Feb 23 Republic Day (Mashramani). Mar Phagwah. Apr 18 Good Friday. Apr 21 Easter Monday. May 1 Labour Day. May 15 Yum an-Nabi (Birth of the Prophet). May 26 Independence Day. Jul 7 Caricom Day. Aug 4 Freedom Day. Oct 25 Deepvali (Hindu Festival of Light). Dec 25-26 Christmas.
(a) Muslim festivals are timed according to local sightings of various phases of the moon and the dates given above are approximations. For more information, see the World of Islam appendix. (b) Hindu festivals are declared according to local astronomical observations and it is only possible to forecast the month of their occurrence.
GUYANA
Passport and Visa Application
Health
Holidays
Passports
Visas
Types of visa and cost
Validity
Application to
Application requirements
Working days required
Temporary residence
Addresses
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Other risks
Health care
Public Holidays
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| British | yes | no | yes |
| Australian | yes | no | yes |
| Canadian | yes | no | yes |
| USA | yes | no | yes |
| Other EU | yes | no/1 | yes |
| Japanese | yes | no | yes |
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| Health Precaution | Special Precaution | Certificate |
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| Yellow Fever | yes | 1 |
| Cholera | yes | no |
| Typhoid and Polio | yes | n/a |
| Malaria | 2 | n/a |
| Food and Drink | 3 | n/a |