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Guyana visa requirements 2026

Do you need a visa for Guyana? Entry rules for every passport, grouped by visa category.

Visa data last updated 2026-01-09

Region: South America

59Visa-free

0eVisa

1Visa on arrival

138Visa required

Guyana entry rules at a glance

Of the 198 passports we track, 59 can enter Guyana visa-free (most commonly for up to 90 days) and 1 can get a visa on arrival. Of the rest, 138 need a visa issued in advance by an embassy or consulate.

60 of 198 passports can travel to Guyana without arranging anything before departure.

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Guyana entry rules for common passports

Passport	Entry rule for Guyana
United States of America	Visa-free (90 days)
United Kingdom	Visa-free (90 days)
Canada	Visa-free (90 days)
Australia	Visa-free (90 days)
Germany	Visa-free (90 days)
France	Visa-free (90 days)
India	Visa required
China	Visa required
Nigeria	Visa required
South Africa	Visa-free (30 days)
Brazil	Visa-free (90 days)
Philippines	Visa required

Guyana visa requirements by region of passport

Number of passports from each region in each entry category for Guyana.

Passport region	Visa-free	Visa on arrival	Visa required
Africa	5	0	49
Asia	8	1	42
Europe	19	0	26
North America	17	0	6
Oceania	2	0	12
South America	8	0	3

Entry rules for every passport

Visa-free 59

Albania90 days
Antigua and Barbuda180 days
Argentina90 days
Australia90 days
Austria90 days
Bahamas90 days
Barbados180 days
Belgium90 days
Belize180 days
Botswana90 days
Brazil90 days
Canada90 days
Chile90 days
Colombia90 days
Costa Rica90 days
Cuba90 days
Denmark90 days
Dominica180 days
Dominican Rep.30 days
Ecuador90 days
Finland90 days
France90 days
Germany90 days
Ghana90 days
Greece90 days
Grenada90 days
Hong Kong30 days
Indonesia30 days
Ireland90 days
Italy90 days
Jamaica180 days
Japan90 days
Lesotho28 days
Luxembourg90 days
Malaysia60 days
Maldives30 days
Netherlands90 days
New Zealand90 days
North Korea90 days
Norway90 days
Panama90 days
Peru90 days
Portugal90 days
Russia90 days
Saint Kitts and Nevis90 days
Saint Lucia90 days
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines180 days
Singapore30 days
South Africa30 days
South Korea30 days
Spain90 days
Suriname180 days
Sweden90 days
Switzerland90 days
Trinidad and Tobago180 days
United Kingdom90 days
United States of America90 days
Uruguay90 days
eSwatini60 days

Visa on arrival 1

United Arab Emirates

Visa required 138

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a visa to visit Guyana?

It depends on your passport. Of 198 passports, 59 can enter visa-free, 1 can get a visa on arrival and 138 need a visa before travel. Find your passport in the lists on this page.

Which passports can enter Guyana without a visa?

59 passports have visa-free access to Guyana, including Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, Brazil, Argentina, South Africa and others. The most common visa-free stay is 90 days.

Does Guyana offer visa on arrival?

Yes. 1 passports can obtain a visa on arrival in Guyana. Carry the fee in cash, a return or onward ticket and proof of accommodation.

Do South American passport holders need a visa for Guyana?

Of 11 passports from South America, 8 can enter Guyana visa-free or with a visa on arrival. The region table on this page breaks this down by category.

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About this data

Entry categories come from our passport-by-destination matrix, last updated 2026-01-09. Visa policies change, and special rules can apply to diplomatic passports, residents of third countries or travellers arriving by land. Always confirm with the destination's official immigration website or your airline before you travel.

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