Guyana student visa

Before the student arrives, the Ministry of Home Affairs must receive the name, address, telephone, fax and email of the registered or accredited institution; a copy of the acceptance letter, sent directly by the school; and the address and phone numbers of the student's place of stay, provided by the institution. Evidence of financial support is also provided to the Ministry.

Student visas are then issued on arrival, and the student and the school are notified. Applications that do not meet these criteria are rejected and the institution is informed.

Prepare the passport bio-data page and photo, the acceptance letter from the institution, evidence of financial support such as bank statements or a scholarship letter, and your address in Guyana. Documents not in English must be translated into English.

Student visas are granted for three years in the first instance for US$140, and US$140 is charged for each three-year renewal. The ISS portal has separate applications for a new student visa and for its extension, and the Ministry of Home Affairs publishes requirements for a landing permit for student status.

Visa applications can be filed online through the Immigration Support Services (ISS) e-services portal of the Ministry of Home Affairs, which issues a reference number to track the application. Uploads must be in PDF, JPEG, JPG or PNG, documents not in English need an English translation, and the photo must be square, between 600 x 600 and 1,200 x 1,200 pixels. The ISS helpline is (592) 223-5210, and its office is at Lot 6 Brickdam, Georgetown.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs' advisory states that travellers from countries whose passport holders need a visa, and who cannot apply at a Guyanese mission or consulate, are issued visas on arrival if they meet the criteria; applications that do not meet them are rejected.