Guyana entry requirements for UK travellers
Everything a UK traveller needs to know before visiting Guyana: visa and passport rules, recommended vaccines with lead times, and whether you need an International Driving Permit.
Quick answer for UK travellers
- Passport
- valid 6+ months beyond arrival
- Vaccines
- 1 required, 2 recommended, 6 to consider
- Driving permit
- 1968 Vienna Convention IDP if you plan to drive
Data is automatically refreshed from official UK government sources: gov.uk Foreign Travel Advice for visa and passport rules, NaTHNaC TravelHealthPro for vaccines, and gov.uk driving abroad guidance for International Driving Permits. Not medical advice - always confirm with a travel-health professional and the Guyana embassy before you travel. Read our full methodology →
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 · checked . 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 · checked . Cross-check against NHS Fit for Travel and US CDC Traveller's Health.
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.
Guyana travel: frequently asked questions
How long does my passport need to be valid for Guyana?
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date you arrive in Guyana. Check your expiry date well in advance - renewing a UK passport currently takes around 3 weeks.
What vaccines do I need for Guyana?
Yellow Fever is listed as required for travel to Guyana on UK NaTHNaC guidance. Vaccines also recommended include Hepatitis A, Tetanus / Diphtheria. Some vaccines need several weeks for full protection - book a travel clinic appointment well before you fly.
Do I need an International Driving Permit for Guyana?
If you plan to drive in Guyana on a UK licence, you may need an International Driving Permit issued under the 1968 Vienna Convention. UK IDPs are issued by PayPoint in person and cost £5.50.
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