Guyana Visa for Guatemalan Citizens2026 Requirements, Fees & Documents
Guatemalan passport holders need a visa to enter Guyana. Apply at a Guyana embassy or consulate, or the official visa portal, before travelling.
- Max stay
- Varies
- Visa cost
- Not published
- How to apply
- Embassy / visa centre
- Processing
- 5-10 days
How Guatemalan citizens apply for a Guyana visa
- → Apply for a visa at the Guyana embassy/consulate or official visa application centre before travelling. Apply here ↗
No advance visa with these documents
Guyana officially admits Guatemalan citizens without a pre-arranged visa when they hold certain third-country visas or residence permits.
Visa-free · up to 90 days
Guatemalan nationals holding a valid US visa may enter Guyana visa-free for up to 90 days. Conditions vary slightly per document - check each rule via the official source.
minfor.gov.gy ↗Guyana visa cost for Guatemalan citizens
Tourist visa (embassy-issued, single entry)
Fee not published by Guyana
Fees checked 2 Jul 2026
Guyana visa types
Visitor Visa (Tourist)
For tourism, vacation, meetings, workshops, seminars, events, religious functions, site visits, and short-term training.
- Single-entry valid 3 months (EUR 45 at Belgian embassy).
- Multiple-entry also available (valid 6 months, EUR 75).
- Embassy in Belgium does not accept electronic visa - physical submission required for that mission.
- Online pre-approval application available via eservices.iss.gov.gy for applicants in countries without a Guyana embassy.
- Processing approx. 5 working days at embassy; 10-14 working days via online portal.
- Guyana does not issue traditional e-visas - online portal issues a pre-approval letter.
- Fee shown is EUR 45 converted approximately to USD.
Visitor Visa (Multiple Entry)
For repeated short-term visits for tourism, vacation, meetings, and similar purposes.
- Multiple-entry, valid 6 months (EUR 75 at Belgian embassy).
- Same requirements as single-entry visitor visa.
- Online pre-approval available via eservices.iss.gov.gy for countries without Guyana diplomatic presence.
Transit Visa / Landing Permit
For travelers passing through Guyana en route to a third country, or for short transit stays.
- The Embassy of Guyana in Belgium does not issue transit visas - these are issued by Guyana immigration authorities upon arrival.
- Whether a transit visa or landing permit is granted depends on the length of stay.
- Requirements: passport valid 6+ months, valid Yellow Fever certificate (if applicable), proof of onward travel, proof of accommodation and funds if staying overnight.
- Fee not published on official sources.
Business Visa
For foreign nationals conducting business activities in Guyana, including meetings, negotiations, and commercial visits.
- Multiple-entry, valid 1 year (EUR 150 at Belgian embassy).
- Requires letter of support from sponsoring company/organization and invitation letter from host company if applicable.
- Also requires business registration and tax ID certificate from host entity if applicable.
- Online pre-approval also available via eservices.iss.gov.gy.
Landing Permit for Business
In-country permit authorizing a foreign national to reside in Guyana to establish or operate a business.
- Applied for online via the ISS eServices portal (Ministry of Home Affairs) - page verified live 2026-07.
- Complements the Business Visa.
- Required documents: letter requesting landing permit for business, passport bio-data page, business registration/incorporation, GRA tax compliance certificate and NIS receipts, certificate of character, police clearance, and medical report.
- Fee and validity not published on the official portal.
Other Guyana visa categories (6)Hide other visa categories
These don't apply to a typical short visit, but cover other reasons people travel to Guyana. Eligibility varies by visa type - some are limited to specific nationalities, so check each one's conditions.
Employment Visa
For foreign nationals who have secured employment in Guyana and wish to reside and work in the country.
- Requires a signed contract or letter of employment, police clearance, and medical report.
- Applications accepted online via eservices.iss.gov.gy.
- Extensions also available through the same portal.
- Work permit (landing permit for employment) valid up to 3 years, renewable.
- Specific fee not published on official government pages.
Student Visa
For foreign nationals admitted to an accredited school or educational institution in Guyana.
- Multiple-entry, valid 3 years (EUR 130 at Belgian embassy).
- Requires Student Acceptance Letter from an accredited institution.
- Online applications also accepted via eservices.iss.gov.gy.
- Extensions available through the ISS eServices portal.
Visa on Arrival (Pre-Approval Letter)
For nationals of countries that require a visa but have no access to a Guyana embassy or consulate - allows obtaining a pre-approval letter online, which is converted to a visa upon arrival at the airport.
- Applicants must obtain a pre-approval letter through the online portal before travel - travelers cannot board without this letter.
- Upon arrival at the airport, the visa is affixed to the passport.
- Processing time is 10-14 working days.
- Applicants should confirm receipt with the Department of Immigration and Citizenship at (592) 223-5210.
- Fee not specified on official sources.
Landing Permit for Employment (Work Permit)
The work authorization a foreign national needs, in addition to an Employment Visa, to take up employment and reside in Guyana.
- Guyana's employment pathway requires both an Employment Visa and this Landing Permit for Employment (the work permit).
- Applied for online via the ISS eServices portal (Ministry of Home Affairs) - page verified live 2026-07.
- The vacancy must be advertised in the newspapers for three consecutive months.
- Required documents: letter requesting landing permission for employment, employment contract, sponsor/employer business registration, GRA compliance and NIS receipts, police clearance, and a medical report.
- Work permit reported valid up to 3 years, renewable; specific fee not published on the official portal.
Landing Permit for Student
In-country permit allowing a foreign national admitted to an accredited Guyanese institution to reside in Guyana for the duration of study.
- Applied for online via the ISS eServices portal (Ministry of Home Affairs) - page verified live 2026-07.
- Complements the Student Visa.
- Required documents: letter requesting landing permit for student status, passport bio-data page, birth certificate, evidence of financial support for studies, certificate of character, police clearance, and medical report.
- Fee and validity not published on the official portal.
CARICOM Free Movement Certificate
Allows qualified skilled nationals of CARICOM member states to live and work in Guyana without a work permit under the CARICOM Single Market and Economy (CSME) framework.
- Available to CARICOM nationals who qualify as skilled workers: university graduates (bachelor's or equivalent including ACCA), musicians and artistes, sports persons, media workers, registered nurses, trained teachers, artisans with Caribbean Vocational Qualifications, associate degree holders, self-employed and service providers.
- Fee in Guyana: G$1,500.
- Processing 3-6 weeks.
- Participating states: Antigua and Barbuda, Barbados, Belize, Dominica, Grenada, Guyana, Jamaica, St. Lucia, St. Kitts and Nevis, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Suriname, Trinidad and Tobago.
- Bahamas, Montserrat, and Haiti are excluded.
Guyana visa for Guatemalan citizens - FAQ
Do Guatemalan citizens need a visa for Guyana?
Yes - Guatemalan citizens must apply for a visa in advance at a Guyana embassy, consulate, or official visa portal before travelling.
What documents do Guatemalan citizens need for Guyana?
A passport valid well beyond your planned stay (commonly three to six months, depending on the destination), proof of onward travel and funds, and any documents required for the specific Guyana visa category - check the official portal for the exact passport-validity rule.