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Guyana tourist visa

Some travellers can visit without a visa. Others need an e-Visa approval letter before departure or approval for a tourist visa on arrival.

Ways to get a Guyana tourist visa

  1. Visa-free entry for an indefinite period

    No visa needed

    Citizens of the British Virgin Islands can enter without a visa for an indefinite period.

    Stay
    Indefinite period.

    Passports that qualify (1)

  2. Visa-free entry for 180 days

    No visa needed

    Citizens of Panama can enter without a visa for 180 days.

    Stay
    180 days.

    Passports that qualify (1)

  4. Visa-free entry for 90 days

    No visa needed

    Citizens of Albania, Argentina, Austria, Australia, Bahamas, Belgium, Botswana, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Cuba, Denmark, Ecuador, Finland, France, Germany, Ghana, Greece, Hong Kong, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Luxembourg, Montserrat, Netherlands, New Zealand, North Korea, Norway, Peru, Portugal, Qatar, Russia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, and Uruguay can enter without a visa for 90 days.

    Stay
    90 days.

  5. Visa-free entry for 90 days within 180 days

    No visa needed

    Citizens of Colombia can enter without a visa for 90 days within any 180 days.

    Stay
    90 days within any 180 days.

    Passports that qualify (1)

  6. Visa-free entry for 60 days

    No visa needed

    Citizens of Eswatini and Malaysia can enter without a visa for 60 days.

    Stay
    60 days.

    Passports that qualify (2)

  8. Visa-free entry for 14 days

    No visa needed

    Citizens of Lesotho can enter without a visa for 14 days.

    Stay
    14 days.

    Passports that qualify (1)

  9. Visa-free entry with a qualifying foreign visa or residence card

    No visa needed

    Citizens of Guatemala, Honduras and Mexico qualify if they hold a valid visa from Canada, the United States or any Schengen Area member state, or a United States permanent residence card.

    Stay
    Up to 90 days.

    Passports that qualify (3)

  10. Visa-free entry through birth or parentage

    No visa needed

    Nationals of any country qualify with a document stating that they were born in Guyana. Children under 18 born to Guyanese nationals also qualify with a birth certificate or their parents' passport.

  11. Tourist e-Visa approval letter

    eVisa

    Visitors who are not visa-exempt can obtain an e-Visa approval letter before departure.

    Fee
    Payment is made on arrival. The amount is not specified.
    1. Contact the Department of Immigration and Citizenship by phone.
    2. Obtain the e-Visa approval letter before departure.
    3. Make payment on arrival.

  12. Tourist visa on arrival

    Visa on arrival

    Tourists of any nationality qualify with an approval letter from Guyana's Ministry of Home Affairs.

    Stay
    Up to 30 days.
    1. Obtain an approval letter from the Ministry of Home Affairs.
    2. Obtain the tourist visa on arrival in Guyana.

Who needs it

Tourists who do not qualify for a visa exemption need permission to enter.

Who doesn't

Citizens of the listed countries and territories can enter without a visa for different lengths of stay. Some travellers also qualify through another country's visa or documents showing a connection to Guyana.

What to bring

  • Passport valid for at least 6 months.
  • Any documents needed for the visa exemption or approval route you use.

Good to know

  • Tourists with a visa on arrival can apply to extend their stay.
  • An ID card can replace a passport for eligible land entry through Lethem and travel as far as Annai. A passport is needed to travel elsewhere in Guyana. Eligibility for this rule is not specified.

Questions

Do I need a tourist visa for Guyana?

Tourists who do not qualify for a visa exemption need permission to enter. Citizens of the listed countries and territories can enter without a visa for different lengths of stay. Some travellers also qualify through another country's visa or documents showing a connection to Guyana.

What are the ways to get a tourist visa for Guyana?

There are 12 options: Visa-free entry for an indefinite period (no visa at all); Visa-free entry for 180 days (no visa at all); Visa-free entry for 6 months (no visa at all); Visa-free entry for 90 days (no visa at all); Visa-free entry for 90 days within 180 days (no visa at all); Visa-free entry for 60 days (no visa at all); Visa-free entry for 30 days (no visa at all); Visa-free entry for 14 days (no visa at all); Visa-free entry with a qualifying foreign visa or residence card (no visa at all); Visa-free entry through birth or parentage (no visa at all); Tourist e-Visa approval letter (an online visa); Tourist visa on arrival (a visa at the border).

Who can go to Guyana without a tourist visa?

Citizens of the British Virgin Islands can enter without a visa for an indefinite period. Citizens of Panama can enter without a visa for 180 days. Citizens of Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, Belize, Dominica, Grenada, Jamaica, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Suriname, and Trinidad and Tobago can enter without a visa for 6 months. Citizens of Albania, Argentina, Austria, Australia, Bahamas, Belgium, Botswana, Brazil, Canada, Chile, Cuba, Denmark, Ecuador, Finland, France, Germany, Ghana, Greece, Hong Kong, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Luxembourg, Montserrat, Netherlands, New Zealand, North Korea, Norway, Peru, Portugal, Qatar, Russia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Arab Emirates, United Kingdom, United States, and Uruguay can enter without a visa for 90 days. Citizens of Colombia can enter without a visa for 90 days within any 180 days. Citizens of Eswatini and Malaysia can enter without a visa for 60 days. Citizens of the Cayman Islands, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Kuwait, Maldives, Singapore, South Africa, South Korea, and Turks and Caicos Islands can enter without a visa for 30 days. Citizens of Lesotho can enter without a visa for 14 days. Citizens of Guatemala, Honduras and Mexico qualify if they hold a valid visa from Canada, the United States or any Schengen Area member state, or a United States permanent residence card. Nationals of any country qualify with a document stating that they were born in Guyana. Children under 18 born to Guyanese nationals also qualify with a birth certificate or their parents' passport.

Can I apply online for Guyana?

Yes: Tourist e-Visa approval letter. Visitors who are not visa-exempt can obtain an e-Visa approval letter before departure.

How long can I stay on a Guyana tourist visa?

Visa-free stays depend on nationality. A tourist visa on arrival allows up to 30 days.

What documents do I need for a Guyana tourist visa?

Passport valid for at least 6 months.; Any documents needed for the visa exemption or approval route you use..

Does my passport change whether I need a tourist visa for Guyana?

Yes. Rules depend on the country that issued your passport. Open the Guyana visa page and choose your passport for a plain answer.

Can a tourist visa for Guyana be refused?

Yes. Officials can refuse a visa or entry, even after you apply. Give true answers, bring the documents asked for, and keep proof of your onward trip and money.

Where do I check the latest Guyana tourist visa rules?

On Guyana's official immigration or foreign ministry website, or at its embassy. Rules change, so check close to your trip.

Can I change my tourist visa once I am in Guyana?

Often you cannot switch visa type inside the country. Ask the immigration office before you travel if you might need to.

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