US Embassy in Georgetown
Embassy 
United States Georgetown, Guyana
- Address
- Duke Street 100, Georgetown
- Phone
- +592 225 4900
- Website
- gy.usembassy.gov
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Record last updated on 19 July 2026
The United States’ embassy to Guyana is in Georgetown, the capital of Guyana, at Duke Street 100, Georgetown. Office hours are Monday to Friday, 07:30–16:00. The United States requires Guyanese citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Opening hours of the US embassy in Georgetown
| Monday | 07:30–16:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 07:30–16:00 |
| Wednesday | 07:30–16:00 |
| Thursday | 07:30–16:00 |
| Friday | 07:30–16:00 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in Guyana
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Christmas Day
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Boxing Day
Public holidays in the United States
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Veterans Day
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Thanksgiving Day
The US embassy in Georgetown is listed as open Monday to Friday, 07:30–16:00.
United States visa for Guyanese citizens
GuyanaUnited States Visa required United States visa for citizens of Guyana
United StatesGuyana Visa-free, 90 days Guyana visa for citizens of the United States
The United States requires Guyanese citizens to hold a visa issued in advance. Check with the US embassy in Georgetown whether visas are handled at its counter or by an appointed visa centre.
US visa statistics
| Visas issued | FY 2024 | FY 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Visitor (B) | 31,472 | 34,228 |
| Student (F, M) | 156 | 139 |
| Exchange (J) | 159 | 144 |
| Work and treaty (H, L, O, E…) | 196 | 146 |
| Transit and crew (C, D) | 380 | 430 |
| Diplomatic and official (A, G) | 98 | 101 |
| Fiancé(e) (K) | 109 | 35 |
| Total | 32,570 | 35,223 |
In fiscal year 2025 (October 2024 to September 2025), the US embassy in Georgetown issued 35,223 nonimmigrant visas. 97% were visitor visas (B1/B2). That is 8% more than in fiscal year 2024 (32,570).
From October 2025 to February 2026, it issued 7,508, 51% fewer than in the same months a year earlier.
The State Department publishes issuances per post but no refusal figures per post, and these numbers say nothing about how long the wait for an interview is; check the current wait time on travel.state.gov before planning.
Source: US Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs, monthly nonimmigrant visa issuances up to February 2026 and adjusted refusal rates (public domain). US fiscal years run from October to September. How these figures are made
Other missions nearby
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High Commission of Canada in GeorgetownYoung Street, Georgetown
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Embassy of Cuba in GeorgetownHigh Street, Georgetown
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High Commission of the United Kingdom in GeorgetownMain Street 44, Georgetown
The United States’ other missions in Guyana
The US embassy in Georgetown is the only mission of the United States in Guyana on record. Guyana in turn has 2 missions in the United States, its embassy being in Washington D.C.
Good to know
About the US embassy in Georgetown
It appears in official lists as Embassy of the United States in Georgetown.
Address and contact
Address: Duke Street 100, Georgetown. The record for the US embassy in Georgetown includes a phone number, an e-mail address and an official website.
US citizens travelling to Guyana
Guyana admits US citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
When the US embassy in Georgetown is closed
The US embassy in Georgetown closes on Guyana’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026 and Boxing Day on Saturday 26 December 2026, and usually on holidays of the United States such as Veterans Day on Wednesday 11 November 2026.
Before visiting the US embassy in Georgetown
Current procedures for the US embassy in Georgetown, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the US embassy in Georgetown
Within 1 km of the US embassy in Georgetown there are 3 other foreign missions.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the US Embassy in Georgetown?
The US embassy in Georgetown is at Duke Street 100, Georgetown.
What are the opening hours of the US Embassy in Georgetown?
The US embassy in Georgetown is listed as open Monday to Friday, 07:30–16:00.
Is the US Embassy in Georgetown open on Saturday?
No. The hours on record for the US embassy in Georgetown do not include Saturday.
When is the US Embassy in Georgetown closed?
The US embassy in Georgetown closes on Guyana’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, and usually on the national day of the United States.
Do Guyanese citizens need a visa for the United States?
The United States requires Guyanese citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
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