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Who needs a visa for Guyana?

Entry rules for Guyana by nationality, for short tourist or business visits, from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Guyana, checked .

In brief

Citizens of 53 countries and territories can visit Guyana without a visa. 145 get a visa on arrival.

Visa-free
53
On arrival
145
eVisa or ETA
0
Visa required
0

About 0 people (0% of the world's other nationalities by population) need a visa arranged before they travel to Guyana: a visa, an eVisa or a visa only with another permit.

Checked 31 Oct 2026Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of GuyanaReport a change

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Guyana entry rules at a glance

GroupStayNationalitiesExamplesSource
Visa-free90 days14Brazil, Russia, Colombia, ArgentinaMinistry of Foreign Affairs of Guyana
Visa-free30 days5South Africa, South Korea, Singapore, QatarMinistry of Foreign Affairs of Guyana
Visa-freeNot stated34United States, Japan, United Kingdom, FranceMinistry of Foreign Affairs of Guyana
Visa on arrival1 month, extendable twice by 1 month145India, China, Indonesia, PakistanMinistry of Foreign Affairs of Guyana
Visa requiredNot stated145India, China, Indonesia, PakistanMinistry of Foreign Affairs of Guyana
With another visa or permit90 days1GuatemalaMinistry of Foreign Affairs of Guyana

Visa-free for 90 days: Brazil, Russia, Colombia and 11 more

14 nationalities

No visa is needed for stays of up to 90 days.

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Guyana, checked COUNTRIES WHOSE NATIONALS DO NOT REQUIRE VISAS TO ENTER GUYANA … 18. Argentina for holders of Ordinary Passports for 90 days … 35. Hong Kong for a period not exceeding 90 days

Visa-free for 30 days: South Africa, South Korea, Singapore and 2 more

5 nationalities

No visa is needed for stays of up to 30 days.

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Guyana, checked COUNTRIES WHOSE NATIONALS DO NOT REQUIRE VISAS TO ENTER GUYANA … 41. Maldives for a period not exceeding 30 days … 45. Singapore for a period not exceeding 30 days

Visa-free: the US, Japan, the UK and 31 more

34 nationalities

No visa is needed; the official source does not state how long you may stay.

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Guyana, checked COUNTRIES WHOSE NATIONALS DO NOT REQUIRE VISAS TO ENTER GUYANA Caribbean: Under the Revised Treaty of Chaguaramas Establishing the Caribbean Community Including the CARICOM Single Market and Economy, Article 45: Movement of Community Nationals

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Guyana, checked COUNTRIES WHOSE NATIONALS DO NOT REQUIRE VISAS TO ENTER GUYANA … 30. Canada … 32. United States of America … 39. Japan

Visa on arrival for 1 month, extendable twice by 1 month: India, China, Indonesia and 142 more

145 nationalities

For travellers unable to apply at a Guyanese mission; needs a sponsor's invitation letter; the Home Affairs online form asks for a letter requesting a visa on arrival.

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Guyana, checked FOR PERSONS TRAVELLING FROM COUNTRIES WHOSE PASSPORT HOLDERS REQUIRE A VISA TO ENTER GUYANA AND WHO MAY BE UNABLE TO APPLY AT ANY OF GUYANA’S MISSIONS OR CONSULATES, VISAS WILL BE ISSUED ON ARRIVAL.

Visa required: India, China, Indonesia and 142 more

145 nationalities

Apply for a visa before you travel.

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Guyana, checked COUNTRIES WHOSE NATIONALS DO NOT REQUIRE VISAS TO ENTER GUYANA

With another visa or a residence permit, 90 days: Guatemala

1 nationality

Visa-free only with a US Permanent Resident Card or a valid US, Canadian or Schengen visa.

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Guyana, checked 28. Guatemala for 90 days for holders of Diplomatic/Official Passports and holders of an US Permanent Resident Card or a valid US/Canadian/Schengen Visa

Where to apply

Apply only on the official site, eservices.iss.gov.gy. Look-alike sites charge extra for the same form.

These rules cover ordinary passports and short visits; work, study and transit have their own rules.

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FAQ

Do I need a visa to visit Guyana?

It depends on your passport: 53 nationalities are visa-free and 145 get a visa on arrival. Choose your passport above.

Do Indian citizens need a visa for Guyana?

Not in advance. Indian citizens get a visa on arrival (1 month, extendable twice by 1 month); for travellers unable to apply at a Guyanese mission; needs a sponsor's invitation letter; the Home Affairs online form asks for a letter requesting a visa on arrival (Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Guyana, checked 31 Oct 2026).

Do US citizens need a visa for Guyana?

No, not for a short stay. US citizens can visit Guyana visa-free (Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Guyana, checked 31 Oct 2026).

Can I apply for a Guyana visa online?

Yes, where the official site offers it. Apply only at eservices.iss.gov.gy.

Sources and changes

  1. Visa Information, Ministry of Foreign Affairsminfor.gov.gy · checked 31 Oct 2026
  2. Advisory: visas on arrival and visa fees (MFA PDF)minfor.gov.gy · checked 31 Oct 2026
  3. Visitor visa online application, Ministry of Home Affairs (Immigration Support Services)eservices.iss.gov.gy · checked 31 Oct 2026
  1. All groups checked against Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Ministry of Home Affairs of Guyana. No change since.

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