Guyana

Guyana visa guide

4 visa types
checked 25 October 2026

How visas for Guyana work

Guyana's Ministry of Foreign Affairs publishes the list of countries whose nationals do not need a visa (updated 17 July 2025). It covers CARICOM nationals and countries such as the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, France, Australia and Japan; for some countries, among them China and India, only diplomatic, official or service passports are exempt. Travellers who need a visa can apply online through the Ministry of Home Affairs' Immigration Support Services (ISS) e-services portal or, if they are unable to apply at a Guyanese mission, receive a visa on arrival when the published criteria are met.

The Ministry's fee advisory sets US$25 for a one-month visitor visa, with up to two one-month extensions at US$25 each; US$140 for a business visa valid five years; and US$140 for employment and student visas valid three years, each renewable for the same fee. For employment and study, the employer or the accredited institution sends the required details to the Ministry of Home Affairs before the traveller arrives.

This guide covers visitor, business, employment and student visas. Residence, family and asylum procedures are not covered, because the official pages reviewed do not describe them.

Which visa do I need?

Holiday or family visit: visitor visa (US$25 for one month).

Meetings and business trips: business visa valid five years.

Employment with a Guyanese employer: employment visa and work permit.

Studying at an accredited institution: student visa valid three years.

Visa types for Guyana

Visits and short stays

Tourist visa Visitor visa
Travellers whose nationality is not on the Guyana Foreign Ministry's visa-exempt list need a visa for a visit.
Maximum stay: One month, plus up to two one-month extensions

Business and self-employment

Business visa
Business travellers from countries whose citizens need a visa can obtain a business visa from Guyana.
Validity: Five years, renewable

Study and training

Student visa
Students from countries whose citizens need a visa can obtain a student visa for Guyana.
Validity: Three years, renewable

Work

Work visa Employment visa and work permit
Foreign workers from countries whose citizens need a visa enter Guyana on an employment visa issued together with a work permit.
Validity: Three years, renewable

Frequently asked questions

Who needs a visa for Guyana?

Nationals of countries not on the Foreign Ministry's visa-exempt list. The list includes CARICOM states, the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, France, Australia and Japan; for some countries, such as China and India, it exempts only diplomatic, official or service passports.

Can I apply online?

Yes, through the Immigration Support Services e-services portal of the Ministry of Home Affairs.

Is a visa on arrival possible?

Yes, for travellers who cannot apply at a Guyanese mission and who meet the criteria published by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

What are the visa fees?

US$25 per month for visitors, and US$140 for business (five years), employment and student (three years) visas.