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Guyana
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Guyana

South America
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Visa Pathways to Guyana

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Business Visa
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Business Visa

Visa for foreign nationals conducting business activities, attending meetings, or performing voluntary/missionary work in Guyana, valid for up to 5 years.

Validity5 years
Processing5 days
Cost140 USD
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CARICOM Certificate of Recognition of Skills Qualification
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CARICOM Certificate of Recognition of Skills Qualification

ValidityIndefinite
ProcessingVaries
CostFree
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CARICOM Skilled Nationals Certificate
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CARICOM Skilled Nationals Certificate

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Free-movement certificate for qualified CARICOM nationals in approved categories (graduates, nurses, teachers, artisans, media workers, athletes, musicians, artists) to work in Guyana without a work permit, with no expiration date.

ValidityIndefinite
Processing7-30 days
Cost1500 GYD
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Courtesy Visa
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Courtesy Visa

Complimentary visa issued at the embassy's discretion to visiting government delegations and officials traveling on official or diplomatic business.

ValidityVaries
Processing1-7 days
CostFree
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Employment Visa
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Employment Visa

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Work authorization visa for foreign nationals employed by a local or foreign company based in Guyana, valid for 3 years and renewable.

Validity3 years
Processing14-28 days
Cost140 USD
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Family-Based Residence Permit
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Family-Based Residence Permit

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Residence permit for foreign nationals married to or in a qualifying family relationship with a Guyanese citizen or permanent resident.

Validity1 year
Processing1-3 months
CostFree
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Investment Visa
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Investment Visa

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Visa for foreign investors establishing or expanding a business in priority sectors such as agriculture, energy, tourism, or technology, valid for 1 to 5 years.

Validity5 years
Processing21-60 days
Cost140 USD
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Landing Permit for Business
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Landing Permit for Business

Entry permit for eligible foreign nationals arriving in Guyana to conduct commercial or entrepreneurial activities, processed separately from the business visa through the ISS portal.

Validity30 days to 3 months
Processing2-4 weeks
CostFree
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Landing Permit for Employment
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Landing Permit for Employment

Entry permit for eligible foreign workers arriving in Guyana to take up employment, serving as a landing authorization processed through the Ministry of Home Affairs ISS portal.

Validity1-3 years (renewable)
Processing2-4 months
CostFree
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Official or Service Visa (Diplomatic/Temporary)
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Official or Service Visa (Diplomatic/Temporary)

This visa is reserved for individuals traveling on official government business, often holding diplomatic or service passports.

ValidityVaries based on official purpose
ProcessingVaries
CostFree
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Retirement Residence Permit
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Retirement Residence Permit

PR Pathway Available
This visa can lead to permanent residency, the right to live and work here indefinitely without renewing your visa.

Residence permit allowing foreign retirees to reside in Guyana, requiring proof of pension or financial self-sufficiency.

Validity1 year (renewable)
ProcessingVaries
CostFree
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Student Visa
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Student Visa

Visa for international students accepted to study at universities and accredited institutions in Guyana, valid for 3 years.

Validity3 years
Processing7-14 days
Cost140 USD
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Transit Visa (Transit/Temporary)
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Transit Visa (Transit/Temporary)

In Guyana, there is no formal "Transit Visa" application process for most travelers. Transit arrangements are typically handled at the port of entry.

ValidityDetermined by immigration officer
ProcessingVaries
CostFree
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Visitor Visa
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Visitor Visa

Short-term visa for tourists, vacationers, and persons visiting Guyana for non-work purposes for up to 30 days, extendable twice.

Validity1 to 3 months
Processing3-7 days
Cost25 USD
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