Guyana visas
Whether you need a visa for Guyana depends on your nationality and the purpose of your trip: many nationalities can enter visa-free for tourism, while others must obtain an e-Visa before travel or a visa on arrival with a prior approval letter. Immigration and visas are administered by the Ministry of Home Affairs through its Immigration Support Services (ISS), with overseas applications also handled by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation and Guyana's missions abroad. Business, employment and student visas are applied for online through the ISS eServices portal at eservices.iss.gov.gy.
Guyanese visa categories
Explore visa categories by the purpose of your trip.
- Visitor & short-stay visasShort stays in Guyana — tourism, visiting family or friends, business visits and transit, plus any visa-free or e-visa options.3 visas
- Work visasComing to Guyana to work — the employment and skilled-worker routes and the permits they require.1 visa
- Study visasStudying in Guyana — student visas and permits for accepted students.1 visa
- Family visasJoining or sponsoring a partner, child or other relative in Guyana.1 visa
- Business & investor visasInvesting, doing business or coming to Guyana as a highly skilled individual.1 visa
- Residence & citizenshipLiving in Guyana long term — residence routes and, where available, the path to citizenship.4 visas
Guyanese visa application at a glance
From start to finish in five simple steps.
- 01Choose the right visa
- 02Check eligibility & documents
- 03Apply online
- 04Provide biometrics
- 05Wait for a decision
Guyana — key facts
- Visa authority
- Ministry of Home Affairs — Immigration Support Services (ISS)
- Application
- Online (in most cases)
- Biometrics
- Usually required
- Currency
- Guyanese dollar (GYD)
- Time zone
- Guyana Time (GYT, UTC-4)
Official sources
For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always refer to the official government sources.
Verified against official sources · last reviewed 2026-08-21. Information only — not legal advice.