ADVISORY 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. IN THIS REGARD, THE FOLLOWING GUIDELINES ARE OFFERED: CRITERIA FOR ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR VISAS ON ARRIVAL Visitors 1. a. Two photographs, as well as name and address of inviter/sponsor to be provided on arrival; b. Name and address of hotel if visitor is a tourist; 2. Letter of invitation from inviter/sponsor to be presented on arrival; 3. Telephone number and/or e-mail address of inviter/sponsor and intended place of stay to be provided on arrival; 4. Evidence of finances to cover expenses for 30 days to be provided on arrival; 5. Applications will be rejected if the above criteria are not fulfilled; 6. A maximum of two (2) Extensions of Stay will be granted. Each Extension of Stay will be for a period of one (I) month. Employment Approval to enter Guyana is based on the following: 1. Name and address of sponsor/employer must be provided to the Ministry of Home Affairs for processing before the applicant arrives in Guyana; 2. Telephone number, fax and/or e-mail address of sponsor/employer must be provided to Ministry of Home Affairs for processing before the applicant arrives in Guyana; 3. Place of employment must be an established business and must be registered and be compliant with NIS and GRA rules/regulations; 4. Name and address and gender of employee/person coming to work in Guyana must be presented to the Ministry of Home Affairs by the Employer prior to arrival; 5. Approval to have Visa and Work Permit issued will be given to; a. Employer b. Immigration 6. Visa on Arrival and Work Permit will be issued on arrival; 7. Visas will be granted for a three (3) year period; The application will be rejected if the above criteria are not fulfilled and the employer so notified, as well as Immigration. Students 1. Name and address, telephone, fax numbers, e-mail address of the registered/accredited institution where studies will be done are to be provided to the Ministry of Home Affairs, prior to arrival of student; 2. A copy of the student acceptance letter from the competent authority at the registered/accredited institution is to be provided directly by the school to the Ministry of Home Affairs, before the student arrives in Guyana; 3. Address and phone numbers of the student’s intended place while in Guyana are to be provided to the Ministry of Home Affairs, by registered/accredited Institution; 4. Evidence of financial support is to be provided to the Ministry of Home Affairs; 5. Student visas will be issued on arrival, and student and the school so notified; 6. Applications will be rejected if the above criteria are not fulfilled, and the authorities of the registered/accredited institution will be notified; 7. Visas will be granted for a three (3) year period; Business Persons 1. Name of Company, name of representative, nature of business and address of business contact (s) in Guyana are to be provided to Ministry of Home Affairs, before travelling to Guyana; 2. Address and telephone number of intended place of stay, while in Guyana are to be provided to Ministry of Home Affairs; 3. Name of Company and name of representative are to be provided; OR I. Contact information of the sponsor/mentor to be provided to Ministry of Home Affairs; 2. Contact information about place of stay is to be provided; 3. Evidence from home country of business credentials is to be provided; 4. Applications will be rejected if the above conditions are not fulfilled. 5. Visas will be granted for a five (5) year period; VISA FEES US$25.00 for visitors For a period of one (1) month in the first instance, and an additional US$25.00 for each Extension of Stay. US$140.00 for employment For a period of three (3) years in the first instance and an additional US$140.00 will be charged for each three (3) year renewal. US$140.00 for students For a period of three (3) years in the first instance and US$140.00 for each three (3) year renewal US$140.00 for business persons For Five (5) years in the first instance and an additional US$140.00 will be charged for each five (5) year renewal.
COUNTRIES WHOSE NATIONALS DO NOT REQUIRE VISAS TO ENTER GUYANA
1. Antigua & Barbuda
2. Argentina for 90 days
3. Aruba for 90 days
4. Austria
5. Australia
6. Bahamas
7. Bangladesh for 30 days for holders of Diplomatic/Official/Special Passports
8. Barbados
9. Belgium
10. Belize
11. Bolivia for holders of Diplomatic/Service/Official Passport; tourist visa on arrival for Regular Passport holders.
12. Botswana for 90 days
13. Brazil
14. Canada
15. Cape Verde for holders of Diplomatic/Service Passports
16. Cayman Islands for 30 days
17. Chile for 90 days
18. China for holders of Diplomatic/Service Passports
19. Colombia for 90 days
20. Costa Rica for 30 days for tourism
21. Cuba for holders of Diplomatic/Official/Service Passports
22. Cyprus for holders of Diplomatic/Service Passports
23. Denmark
24. Dominica
25. Dominican Republic for 30 days
26. Ecuador
27. Egypt for Diplomatic Passport, 30 days holders of Service/Special Passports
28. Finland
29. France
30. Georgia for holders of Diplomatic, Official and Service passports for 90 days
31. Germany
32. Greece
33. Grenada
34. Guatemala for 90 days for holders of Diplomatic/Official Passports and holders of a US Permanent Resident Card or a d US/Canadian/Schengen Visa
35. Haiti for 90 days for holders of Diplomatic /Official/ Special passports
36. Honduras for 90 days holders of a US Permanent Resident Card or a valid US/Canadian/Schengen Visa
37. Hong Kong for 90 days
38. India for holders of Diplomatic/Service Passports
39. Indonesia for 30 days
40. Iran (Holders of Diplomatic & Special Passports)
41. Ireland
42. Israel for holders of Diplomatic/Service Passports
43. Italy
44. Jamaica
45. Japan
46. Republic of Korea (South Korea) for 30 days
47. Lesotho for 14 days.
48. Luxembourg
49. Malaysia for 60 days
50. Mexico for 90 days for holders of Diplomatic/Official/Service Passports; 90 days holders of a US Permanent Resident or a valid US/Canadian/Schengen Visa
51. Montserrat
52. New Zealand
53. North Korea
54. Norway
55. Panama for 180 days for tourism
56. Peru (Holders of Diplomatic/Service/Official Passports and 90 days for tourism
57. Portugal
58. Russian Federation for 90 days for holders of Diplomatic/Service/Official and Ordinary passports.
59. South Africa for 30 days for tourism or business
60. Spain
61. Christopher & Nevis (St. Kitts)
62. St. Lucia
63. St. Vincent & The Grenadines
64. Suriname
65. Sweden
66. Switzerland
67. Swaziland for 60 days
68. The Netherlands
69. Trinidad & Tobago
70. Turkey for 90 days for holders of Diplomatic/Service/Special passports
71. Turks and Caicos Islands for 30 days
72. United Kingdom of Great Britain & Northern Ireland
73. United States of America
74. Uruguay for holders of Diplomatic/Official/Service Passports and 90 days for ordinary passports
75. Venezuela for holders of Diplomatic/Official/Service Passports


Information Source: https://www.minfor.gov.gy/
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