Guyana Travel Guide

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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 Bulgaria, Cyprus, the Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Malta, Poland, Romania, Slovak Republic and Slovenia 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 traveling on a foreign passport does not require a visa if the passport clearly indicates the place of birth to be Guyana or a well-recognized 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 Important Addresses).

Types of Visa and Cost

Tourist £20 (single-entry); Business £20 (single-entry); Business £25 (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 Important Addresses.

Working Days Required

It 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 to Guyana. If a passport is to be returned by a courier service, pre-paid arrangements must be made by the applicant.

Travel Warnings

You should exercise caution when traveling in Guyana. In 2008 there were several major attacks by armed criminal gangs resulting in multiple murders. Similar attacks in the future cannot be ruled out. Armed robbery levels remain high.

Guyana is extremely vulnerable to flooding. During periods of heavy rainfall visitors, especially those going to low-lying areas, including Georgetown, should take precautions and follow local advice.The risk of terrorism is low but you should be aware of the global risk of indiscriminate terrorist attacks which could be against civilian targets, including places frequented by foreigners.

This advice is based on information provided by the Foreign and Commonwealth Office in the UK. It is correct at time of publishing. As the situation can change rapidly, visitors are advised to contact the following organizations for the latest travel advice:

British Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Tel: 0845 850 2829.
Website: www.fco.gov.uk

US Department of State
Website: http://travel.state.gov/travel

Health Care

Comprehensive 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. Travelers are advised to bring prescription medicines sufficient for their length of stay.

Vaccinations

Special Notes

* A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required from travelers over one year of age coming from infected areas and from the following countries: Africa: Angola, Benin, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Congo, (Dem Rep), Congo (Rep), Côte d’Ivoire, Gabon, The Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Liberia, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, São Tomé and Príncipe, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Somalia, Tanzania, Togo and Uganda; Latin America: Belize, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Panama, Peru, Surinam and Venezuela. Travelers 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.