Visa Process Guide for Guyana

Guyana Visa Guide

Visa Types

• Tourist Visa: For leisure travel for up to 90 days.
• Business Visa: For business or professional activities.
• Work Permit: For employment in Guyana.
• Study Permit: For international students.
• Dependent Visa: For spouses, children, or parents of visa holders.

Required Documents

Tourist Visa:

• Valid passport with at least six months remaining validity.
• Two recent passport-size photographs.
• Proof of accommodation (e.g., hotel booking).
• Proof of onward travel (e.g., flight ticket).
• Letter of invitation from a Guyanese citizen or organization (optional).

Business Visa:

• Valid passport with at least six months remaining validity.
• Two recent passport-size photographs.
• Letter of invitation from a Guyanese company or organization.
• Proof of business purpose (e.g., contracts, invoices).
• Business registration or certificate of incorporation (if applicable).

Work Permit:

• Valid passport with at least six months remaining validity.
• Two recent passport-size photographs.
• Offer of employment from a Guyanese employer.
• Proof of qualifications and experience.
• Medical certificate.
• Police clearance certificate.

Study Permit:

• Valid passport with at least six months remaining validity.
• Two recent passport-size photographs.
• Letter of admission from a Guyanese educational institution.
• Proof of financial support.
• Medical certificate.
• Police clearance certificate.

Dependent Visa:

• Valid passport with at least six months remaining validity.
• Two recent passport-size photographs.
• Proof of relationship to the visa holder (e.g., marriage certificate, birth certificate).
• Evidence of financial support from the visa holder.

Application Procedures

Tourist Visa:

• Apply online at the Guyana Immigration Service website (https://immigration.gov.gy).
• Submit the required documents and pay the visa fee.
• Track your application status online.

Business Visa:

• Contact the Guyanese embassy or consulate in your country.
• Submit the required documents and pay the visa fee.
• The embassy will process your application and issue the visa if approved.

Work Permit:

• Contact the Guyana Labour Force Secretariat (https://www.labour.gov.gy).
• Submit the required documents and pay the application fee.
• The Labour Force Secretariat will process your application and issue the work permit if approved.

Study Permit:

• Contact the Guyanese educational institution where you have been admitted.
• Submit the required documents and pay the application fee.
• The educational institution will process your application and issue the study permit if approved.

Dependent Visa:

• Apply through the embassy or consulate that issued the visa of the principal visa holder.
• Submit the required documents and pay the visa fee.

Fees

Visa fees vary depending on the type of visa and the country of origin. Please contact the Guyanese embassy or consulate in your country for specific fee information.

Timelines

Processing times for visas vary depending on the type of visa and the time of year. Tourist visas are typically processed within a few days, while business visas and work permits may take several weeks or months.

Additional Information

• Visas are valid for the duration of the intended stay, up to the maximum period allowed for each visa type.
• Extensions of stay may be granted upon application to the Guyana Immigration Service.
• Visitors are advised to obtain travel insurance before traveling to Guyana.
• For more information, please contact the Guyanese embassy or consulate in your country or visit the Guyana Immigration Service website (https://immigration.gov.gy).