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Guyanese Visa-Free Entry

Visa-exempt short stays available to nationals of CARICOM and around seventy other countries and territories, who may enter without applying in advance.

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Per-country visa-free durations change; always confirm against the current Ministry of Foreign Affairs visa-exempt list before travel.

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.
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Route type
Visa exemption (no visa required)
CARICOM nationals
Up to 6 months visa-free
Many other nationalities
Up to 90 days visa-free
Passport validity
At least 6 months
Where to apply
No visa needed — admission is granted at the port of entry
Visa-exempt nationals present their passport on arrival; no advance application
Valid-visa route
Some otherwise visa-required nationals may enter for up to 90 days if they hold a valid US, Canadian or Schengen visa (or a US Permanent Resident Card)
This basis applies only to the specific nationalities noted on the official visa-exempt list
Permitted activities
Tourism and short visits only — no work or long-term study

Who it is for

  • Citizens of CARICOM member states
  • Nationals of the roughly seventy visa-exempt countries and territories on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs list
  • Visitors travelling for tourism or short business/family visits

What you can do

  • Enter and stay for the visa-free period tied to your nationality
  • You cannot work or enrol in long-term study on visa-free entry
  • Check the official visa-exempt list, as durations differ by country

Requirements

  • Be a national of a country or territory on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs visa-exempt list, or qualify under the valid US/Canadian/Schengen visa basis where it applies to your nationality
  • Hold a passport valid for at least six months
  • Be travelling for tourism or a short business or family visit, not to work or to study long term
  • Confirm the visa-free period tied to your nationality before travel, as durations differ (CARICOM nationals generally up to six months; many others up to 90 days, with shorter periods for some)

Documents you may need

  • A passport valid for at least six months from the date of entry
  • Where you are relying on the valid-visa basis, the valid US, Canadian or Schengen visa (or US Permanent Resident Card)
  • Onward or return travel details and evidence of the purpose of your visit, if requested at the border

Frequently asked questions

  • Possibly. Some nationalities that would otherwise need a Guyanese visa may enter visa-free for up to 90 days if they hold a valid US, Canadian or Schengen visa (or a US Permanent Resident Card). This applies only to the specific countries noted on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs visa-exempt list, so check the current list against your nationality.

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.

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