Guyana visa requirements for Central Africans

Basic Travel Requirements for Central Africans visiting
Guyana

Travelers are required to fulfill the following requirements in order to
apply for a Guyanese Visa.

  • A Central African passport valid for at least 6 months from the intended arrival date and must have 2 blank pages for visa stamp.
  • Duly completed and signed visa application form.
  • If the applicant is a minor, the parents/legal guardians have to sign the form.
  • Passport-size photographs (45 mm x 35 mm) taken in white background.
  • Travel document.
  • Proof of financial support.
  • Proof of accommodation.
  • Copy of return flight ticket.
  • Documentation showing applicant’s ties to home country, e.g. verification from applicant’s employer.
  • Documentation confirming the purpose of travel.
  • Copy of travel itinerary.

Guyana Visa for Central Africans

Facts about Guyana

Guyana is a country where unspoilt adventure can be gotten. More than 80% of the country is covered by the world’s rarest orchids ranging from dry evergreen and seasonal forests to montane and lowland evergreen rainforests. At the national parks in the country, tourists have the opportunity to view various species of wildlife. The country is also a good destination for birdwatching. It is also worth noting that Guyana is a prime destination for ecotourism. Visiting Guyana is definitely worth the bumpy ride and sweat.
 
Guyana is been noticed for the amazing activities that it offers to tourists and this is evident by the increase in the number of tourists visiting the country. Since the past decade, there has been a notable yearly increase in the number of visitors to the country. In 2017, 247,000 foreigners visited the country as opposed to the 235,000 who visited in 2016. The improvement in tourism has affected the economy of the country positively.

Types of Guyana Visa

Types of Visa Processing Time Duration of Stay
Tourist visa one week 30 days
Business visa one week 30 days

General Requirements for Guyana Visa

  • A Central African passport valid for at least 6 months from the intended arrival date and must have 2 blank pages for visa stamp.
  • Duly completed and signed visa application form.
  • If the applicant is a minor, the parents/legal guardians have to sign the form.
  • Passport-size photographs (45 mm x 35 mm) taken in white background.
  • Travel document.
  • Proof of financial support.
  • Proof of accommodation.
  • Copy of return flight ticket.
  • Documentation showing applicant’s ties to home country, e.g. verification from applicant’s employer.
  • Documentation confirming the purpose of travel.
  • Copy of travel itinerary.

Guyana Tourist Visa Eligibility &
Requirements

  • The Guyana tourist visa is issued to Central Africans intending to travel to Guyana for tourism purposes.
  • This visa is valid for 30 days, but it can be extendable under special circumstances.
  • Visitors must have in their possession the original/ or copy of the document stating the visa has been granted to show to Immigration upon arrival at Cheddi Jagan International Airport -Timehri.
  • You are subject to local laws. If you violate local laws, even unknowingly, you may be expelled, arrested, or imprisoned.
  • Drug laws in Guyana are strict, pre-trial detention can last for years, and final sentences are lengthy.
  • The water supply system throughout Guyana may be contaminated. Foreigners should treat or boil water before consumption, or purchase bottled water.
  • Credit cards are only accepted in limited locations in Georgetown. Stolen PIN data is common when credit cards or ATM cards are used. Central Africans should only exchange currency with banks, hotels, or licensed money exchange houses (“cambios”). 
  •  Many plants and animals in Guyana are globally threatened or are endangered species protected by the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES).
  • An export permit is required by the Guyana Ministry of Agriculture in order to take an exotic animal or plant out of Guyana, and an import permit is required by the Fish and Wildlife Service in order to bring an exotic animal or plant into your country.

Guyana Business Visa Eligibility &
Requirements

  • A Guyana business visa is issued to Central Africans who are travelling to Guyana to establish a business, attend meetings or train local staff to use machineries purchased from foreign countries.
  • Central African missionaries desirous of engaging in voluntary services in Guyana can also be issued with a business visa.

  • Applicants are required to provide a proposed travel itinerary. This itinerary must show the date, time of entry and exit out of Guyana and places to visit.

  • Proof of accommodation in Guyana (e.g. confirmation of reservation from Hotel) must be provided by the applicant.

  • Applicants must provide proof of financial means of support during their stay in Guyana (e.g. Bank Statement, Job Letter, Pay Slip)

  • Letter of support from sponsor or overseas company/organization/association must be provided.

  • Letter of invitation from host or recipient company in Guyana must be provided.

  • Business registration and TIN Certificate of the host or recipient company must also be provided.

Guyana Visa Fees

Tourist visa

160.00 (USD)

Business visa

160.00 (USD)

Guyana Visa Application Centres & Embassies in
Central African Republic

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Guyana currently does not maintain an embassy in Central African Republic. Citizens of Central African Republic are advised to use embassies/consulates in their neighboring countries for their applications.

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