Requirements for Issuance of a Landing Permit or Transit Visa on Arrival in Guyana

Please be advised that our High Commission does not issue transit visas for Guyana.  If you are transiting Guyana on the way to your final destination, on arrival in Guyana, you  will be given either a landing permit in your passport or a transit visa will be issued by the  immigration authorities, depending on the amount of time you will be in transit. No prior  application for the landing permit or transit visa is required. 

The following are required for the issuance of a landing permit or transit visa on  arrival in Guyana:- 

1. Passport with at least 6 months validity; 

2. Valid Yellow Fever Certificate; 

3. Proof of onward travel, i.e., travel itinerary to final destination; 4. Proof of accommodation if overnighting in Guyana; 

5. Sufficient funds to cover stay in Guyana if overnighting; and 

6. Proof of Vaccination with any of the Covid-19 vaccines.  

Additionally, please see the attached Travel Advisory for your further information. 

CONSULAR SECTION 

GUYANA HIGH COMMISSION 

PRETORIA 

SOUTH AFRICA