Family visas
Guyanese Citizenship by Marriage (Registration)
Registration as a Guyanese citizen for the spouse of a Guyanese national, granting citizenship on the basis of marriage.
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Exact application forms, fees and documentary requirements are set by the Ministry of Home Affairs / Department of Citizenship; confirm the current process directly.
Important information
Immigration rules and fees can change. This information is for general guidance only and does not constitute legal advice. Always check the latest requirements on the official Guyana government website before you apply.
- Official name
- Registration as a citizen (by marriage)
- Route type
- Family-based citizenship by registration
- Marriage duration required
- No minimum duration
- Legal basis
- Guyana Citizenship Act and the Constitution of Guyana
- Application form
- Form R1 (Registration as a Guyanese by Marriage), completed in duplicate and sworn before a Commissioner of Oaths
- Where to apply
- Immigration Support Services, Ministry of Home Affairs, Georgetown — or through a Guyana mission abroad, which forwards the application to Georgetown
- Interview
- An in-person interview at the Immigration Department in Guyana is required
- Fee (from abroad)
- Around US$40 when applying from outside Guyana
- Mission fees vary — the Guyana High Commission in South Africa quotes US$40 (or R500 for residents); confirm the current fee with your mission
Who it is for
- Foreign spouses of Guyanese citizens
- Applicants who entered legally and are lawfully present in Guyana
Requirements
- Marriage certificate and proof of the spouse's Guyanese citizenship
- Applicant's passport and evidence of lawful entry/presence
- Police clearance and supporting personal documents
How to apply
- Submit the registration application with supporting documents
- Applications are handled by the relevant citizenship/immigration authority under the Ministry of Home Affairs
Documents you may need
- Application Form R1, completed in duplicate and sworn before a Commissioner of Oaths
- Applicant's original birth certificate
- Spouse's original Guyana birth certificate
- Original and certified copy of the marriage certificate
- Valid police clearance
- Copy of the applicant's passport bio-data page
- Copy of the spouse's Guyana passport bio-data page
- Two passport-size photographs
Frequently asked questions
No. Citizenship is not automatic through marriage — you must apply for registration on Form R1, submit the supporting documents, and attend an in-person interview at the Immigration Department in Guyana before a Certificate of Registration is issued.
Official sources
For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always refer to the official government sources.
Verified against official gov.uk sources · last reviewed 2026-08-21. Information only — not legal advice.