Guyana Travel requirements, advice , Coronavirus status and Visa Policy

2023-07-17 20:19:04

Guyana is located in Latin America and the Caribbean. It is a developing country. Current Travel Advice to visitors travelling to Guyana is Reconsider Travel. Check Guyana Travel Advisory, visa Requirements below.



Travel advice and advisories

Published 03.02.2022
1. Passengers must have a COVID-19 vaccination certificate showing that they were fully vaccinated at least two weeks before arrival. Vaccines accepted are: Abdala, AstraZeneca (Vaxzevria), CanSino, Covaxin, Janssen, Moderna (Spikevax), Pfizer-BioNTech (Comirnaty), Sinopharm, Sinovac, Soberana 01, Soberana 02, Soberana Plus and Sputnik V. A combination of vaccines is accepted with doses administered at least 17 days apart.
- This does not apply to passengers younger than 12 years.
2. Passengers must have a negative COVID-19 antigen, PCR or RT-PCR test taken at most 72 hours before arrival.
- This does not apply to passengers younger than 2 years.
3. Passengers are subject to medical screening.
4. Passengers could be subject to a COVID-19 test upon arrival.


Travel Advisory By USA

Mon, 17 Jul 2023

Reissued with obsolete COVID-19 page links removed.

Reconsider travel to Guyana due to crime.

Country Summary: Violent crime, including murder and armed robbery, is common, especially at night. Local police often lack the resources to respond effectively to serious criminal incidents.

Read the country information page for additional information on travel to Guyana.

If you decide to travel to Guyana:

  • Be extra vigilant when visiting banks or ATMs.
  • Be aware of your surroundings.
  • Avoid walking or driving at night.
  • Do not physically resist any robbery attempt.
  • Do not display signs of wealth, such as wearing expensive watches or jewelry.
  • Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive security messages and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.
  • Follow the Department of State on Facebook and Twitter.
  • Review the Country Security Report for Guyana.
  • Prepare a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the Traveler’s Checklist.
  • Visit the CDC page for the latest Travel Health Information related to your travel.


Visa Policy for Visitors travelling to Guyana

Visa required

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Visa not required

  • Albania (90 days)
  • Argentina (90 days)
  • Australia (3 months)
  • Austria (3 months)
  • Bahamas (3 months)
  • Barbados (6 months)
  • Belgium (3 months)
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  • Portugal (3 months)
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  • Saint Lucia (6 months)
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  • South Africa (3 months)
  • South Korea (30 days)
  • Spain (3 months)
  • Suriname (6 months)
  • Sweden (3 months)
  • Switzerland (3 months)
  • Trinidad and Tobago (6 months)
  • United Kingdom (3 months)
  • Uruguay (90 days)

Visa on arrival

  • Bolivia
  • Togo (30 days)
  • United Arab Emirates

eVisa

  • Egypt

Visa Requirements for Guyana Citizens

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