Guyana visitor visa
from a mission, or on arrival for those unable to apply abroad
Guyana's Ministry of Foreign Affairs publishes a list of nationalities that do not need a visa, including most CARICOM states, the US, Canada, the UK and many European countries. Others need a visitor visa, which they can get from a Guyanese mission or, if they cannot reach one, on arrival under the published visa-on-arrival guidelines. A visitor visa costs US$25 for one month, and up to two one-month extensions can be granted at US$25 each.
1 entry rule for Guyana based on recent travel
These apply to people who were recently in certain countries. Sign in and add your trips to see whether any apply to you.
Yellow fever certificate needed after a stay in countries with risk of yellow fever transmission (WHO list)
Travellers aged 1 year and over arriving from a yellow fever risk country (or after more than 4 hours' airport transit in one) need a valid yellow fever certificate.
WHO International Travel and Health, Annex 1: Countries with risk of yellow fever transmission and countries requiring proof of vaccination against yellow fever (18 Nov 2022, revised 3 Jan 2023) WHO ITH Country List: Vaccination requirements and WHO recommendations for international travellers, 2022 edition (18 Nov 2022, revised 3 Jan 2023) Checked October 19, 2026
Visiting Guyana
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Life in Guyana
Money
3
Currency
Guyanaese Dollar
GYD
Guyanaese Dollar
Cost of living
47
Price level · US = 100
World Bank price levels, 2025
Tax
28–40%
Income tax (national)
VAT 14% · social security 5.6%
Personal allowance (GYD 1,200,000 for income year 2024) is tax-free; 28% on the next band of chargeable income, 40% on the balance.
Living
1
Happiness
#1 of 2 countries
World Happiness Report 2011
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Who it’s for
Tourists, family visitors and other short-term visitors from countries that need a visa for Guyana.
Eligibility
Visa-exempt list
Check the Ministry of Foreign Affairs list to see if your passport is visa-exempt, and for which stay length or passport type.
- List last updated 17 July 2025
- Some countries have time limits of 30 or 90 days
- Cuba, Venezuela, Bolivia: only diplomatic, official or service passports
- Haiti: only diplomatic passports
Official wording
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs list (updated 17 July 2025) covers most CARICOM members (Suriname without conditions), the US and Canada, and many others, some with time limits (30 or 90 days) or only for diplomatic/official passports. Cuba, Venezuela and Bolivia are listed only for diplomatic, official or service passports; Haiti only for diplomatic passports.
Visa on arrival - visitors
If you need a visa but cannot apply at a Guyanese mission, give the listed documents and details on arrival.
30 days' expenses
Funds to show on arrival · evidence of funds
- Two photographs
- Inviter or sponsor name and address (hotel if a tourist)
- Letter of invitation, plus sponsor's phone or email
- Intended place of stay
Official wording
For people who need a visa and cannot apply at a Guyanese mission: two photographs, the name and address of the inviter or sponsor (or hotel if a tourist), a letter of invitation, the sponsor's phone or email, intended place of stay, and evidence of funds to cover 30 days' expenses, all provided on arrival.
Rejection
Applications are rejected if these criteria are not met.
A sneak peek at what's inside
- Document checklistVisitor's visa application form
- FeesVisitor visa (one month)
- Steps to applyCheck the Ministry of Foreign Affairs list of visa-exempt nationalities
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