Visa policy of Guyana
The Government of the Co-operative Republic of Guyana exempts visa requirements for nationals of specific countries or territories. All visitors must hold a passport valid for 6 months.
Visa exemption
Holders of passports of the following countries and territories do not need a visa to enter Guyana, for stays up to the duration listed below:ID - May enter Guyana through Lethem by land and travel as far as Annai using an ID card in lieu of a passport. A passport is required to travel elsewhere in Guyana.
T - For tourism only.
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Visas are not required for nationals of any country with a document stating that they were born in Guyana, or for children under age 18 born to nationals of Guyana if holding a birth certificate or parents' passport.
Visas are not required for holders of diplomatic, official and service passports of Bolivia, Georgia, Mexico, Peru and Venezuela; diplomatic, official and special passports of Bangladesh and Haiti; diplomatic and official passports of Guatemala; diplomatic, service and special passports of Egypt and Turkey; diplomatic, service and public affairs passports of China; diplomatic and service passports of Cape Verde, Cyprus, India and Israel; and diplomatic and special passports of Iran.
Visa on arrival
Nationals of the following countries can obtain a visa on arrival:Nationals of any country traveling as tourists with an approval letter from the Ministry of Home Affairs of Guyana can also obtain a visa on arrival for a stay of up to 30 days. They can also apply to extend their stay.
Nationals of any country with a confirmation that a business, employment or student visa has been issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs of Guyana before departure can also obtain a visa on arrival.