U.S. citizens do not need a visa for short visits to Guyana. Consular visa work therefore concerns third-country nationals resident here and longer stays for work, study or family — a growing category as the country’s oil industry has drawn foreign workers.
Quick facts
The yellow fever certificate is an entry condition independent of any visa, depending on where you are travelling from, and it is checked on arrival.
Fees breakdown
| Item | Cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Visitor visa | Published consular fee | For nationalities that need one |
| Business visa | Higher fee | With company documentation |
| Work permit | Charged in Guyana | Employer applies there |
| Extension of stay | Charged in Guyana | Immigration authorities |
| Yellow fever vaccination | Charged by your clinic | By route |
Nationals of Caribbean Community states move under their own regional arrangements, which differ from the rules applying to Americans and others.
How to apply
- Check whether your nationality needs a visa for Guyana at all.
- Identify the category and gather the documents it requires.
- Obtain the yellow fever certificate where your route requires it.
- Apply at the mission covering your area with originals and copies.
- Have the employer arrange any work permit in Guyana first.
- Extend with the immigration authorities before your permitted stay ends.
Required documents
- Passport valid beyond the intended stay, with blank pages.
- Completed application and photographs.
- Proof of lawful residence in the United States for third-country nationals.
- Invitation or hotel booking and return ticket.
- Evidence of funds.
- Employer or institution letters by category.
Where to apply
At the embassy in Washington or the consulate general in New York.
Additional notes
Guyanese citizens need no visa
And they are expected to enter and leave Guyana on a Guyanese passport, which matters for dual nationals. See the citizenship page.
Interior travel
Travel to the interior regions involves flights and river transport, and medical facilities are limited. Insurance that covers evacuation is worth checking.
Work needs authorisation
A visitor entry never authorises employment, and the permit is initiated by the employer in Guyana.
Confirm current fees
The missions publish their own fee schedules and they are the authority, not a third-party summary.