Travel requirements for Guyana
Everything a UK traveller needs to know before visiting Guyana — passport and visa rules, recommended vaccines with lead times, and whether you need an International Driving Permit.
Entry requirements for Guyana
Passport validity
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date you arrive.
Visas
You do not need a visa to visit Guyana. Visitors can normally stay for 30 days, but you can apply for one-month extensions from Guyana’s immigration and support services.
The Guyanese authorities can arrest visitors who overstay or abuse the conditions of their stay. You could get a one-year prison sentence, a fine of up to 50,000 Guyana dollars (about 250 US dollars) and deportation – at your own expense – upon your release.
Check the requirements for work or student visas with the Guyana High Commission in the UK well before you travel.
Source: UK Foreign Travel Advice — Guyana. Always confirm the latest requirements before you travel.
Vaccines for travel to Guyana
Based on NaTHNaC TravelHealthPro guidance for UK travellers. Lead times assume protection is needed on the day you arrive.
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10 days before travelYellow Fever Required
Proof of vaccination required on entry under International Health Regulations.
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2 weeks before travelHepatitis A Recommended
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Tetanus / Diphtheria Recommended
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2 weeks before travelChikungunya Consider
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Dengue Consider
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3 weeks before travelHepatitis B Consider
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4 weeks before travelRabies (Pre-exposure) Consider
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Tuberculosis (BCG) Consider
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2 weeks before travelTyphoid Consider
Source: NaTHNaC TravelHealthPro — Guyana.
Driving in Guyana
To drive in Guyana with a UK driving licence, you may need an International Driving Permit (IDP) under the 1968 Vienna Convention.
IDPs are issued by PayPoint (no longer the Post Office) — find an issuing store.
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