REQUIREMENTS
GENERAL INFORMATION
Only persons of Guyanese citizenship (whether by birth, descent, registration or naturalization) are eligible for a Guyana passport.
Only persons who are in possession of expired or lost passports or whose passports have less than six (6) months validity for international travel are can apply for a new passport.
Passports are valid for five (5) years and are not renewable.
Application forms can be obtained from the Guyana High Commission in New Delhi or online.
Applicants under sixteen (16) years must be accompanied by at least one parent or guardian who shall present a notarized affidavit from the absent parent or documentation attesting to guardianship. The affidavit must indicate that the child is in the custody of either parent making the representation to apply and uplift the passport for the child or that the applicant is the guardian of the child.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Applicants are required to ensure that the application form is filled out correctly and submitted with all relevant supporting original documents and copies to the Consular Section of the High Commission in New Delhi.
-Consular Hours:
Submission: Mon-Fri
09:30 hrs- 12:30 hrs.
Collection: Mon-Thurs
14:00 hrs-16:00 hrs
Friday
14:00 hrs-15:00 hrs
All supporting documents must be produced in duplicate (original and photocopy).
Completed applications are sent to Georgetown for further processing which should take 1-2 months. Replacing lost and damaged passports will take longer. On completion, the passports are forwarded to the High Commission for delivery to applicants.
GUIDELINES FOR COMPLETING THE PASSPORT APPLICATION FORM
Ensure that all relevant sections are completed legibly and correctly in BLACK INK and BLOCK CAPITALS with attention being paid to instructions on the form.
Ensure that the name that the applicant wishes to be recorded in the passport corresponds with that on the application form and any supporting documents.
Pay attention to the date format (applicable to Guyana).
Ensure that the signature in the designated box on page 2 does not touch its borders.
Submit all supporting documents and copies along with the application.
Applications will be subject to delays if these guidelines are not observed.
APPLICANTS IN POSSESSION OF MACHINE-READABLE PASSPORTS (MRPs)
If the information is the same as that on your current MRP (Blue Passport):
Obtain a passport application form from the High Commission or Online.
Complete the application form in black ink and submit to the Consulate together with:
Current Guyana passport and one (1) legible color photocopy of the bio-data page of your passport.
Two (2) coloured photographs (not larger than 45×35 mm/1.77×1.38 in nor smaller than 32×26 mm/1.26×1.01 in). A CD containing the softcopy of the photo should be attached as well.
If the information is different from that on your current MRP (Blue Passport):
Obtain a passport application form from the High Commission or Online.
Complete the application form in black ink and submit to the High Commission together with:
Current Guyana passport and one (1) legible color photocopy of the bio-data page of your passport.
Two (2) coloured photographs (not larger than 45×35 mm/1.77×1.38 in nor smaller than 32×26 mm/1.26×1.01 in). A CD containing the softcopy of the photo should be attached as well.
Payment of Rs. 11000 in cash or Demand Draft payable to “Guyana High Commission” in New Delhi.
The original and one (1) legible photocopy of the document which supports the change in information. These may include:
Registered Deed Poll/Legal Name Change document
Marriage Certificate and/or Divorce Decree, Birth Certificate of spouse (For married women including widows and women whose marriages have been terminated)
Affidavit
Adoption Certificate
Citizenship Certificate (See Section 4 (B) of Application Form)
Any other supporting document/s.
APPLICANTS IN POSSESSION OF OLD GREEN PASSPORTS
If the information is the same as that on your current Passport (Old Green):
Obtain a passport application form from the High Commission or Online.
Complete the application form in black ink and submit to the High Commission together with:
Current Guyana passport and one (1) legible color photocopy of the bio-data pages of your passport (pages 1-5).
Original Birth Certificate and one (1) legible copy
Two (2) coloured photographs (not larger than 45×35 mm/1.77×1.38 in nor smaller than 32×26 mm/1.26×1.01 in). A CD containing a softcopy of the photo should be attached as well.
If the information is different from that on your current Passport (Old Green):
Obtain a passport application form from the High Commission or Online
Complete the application form in black ink and submit to the High Commission together with:
Current Guyana passport and one (1) legible color photocopy of the bio-data page of your passport (pages 1-5).
Original Birth Certificate and one (1) legible copy.
Two (2) coloured photographs (not larger than 45×35 mm/1.77×1.38 in nor smaller than 32×26 mm/1.26×1.01 in). A CD containing a softcopy of the photo should be attached as well.
The original and one (1) legible photocopy of the document which supports the change in information. These may include:
Registered Deed Poll/Legal Name Change document
Marriage Certificate and/or Divorce Decree, Birth Certificate of spouse (For married women including widows and women whose marriages have been terminated)
Affidavit
Adoption Certificate
Citizenship Certificate (See Section 4 (B) of Application Form)
Any other supporting document/s.
APPLICANTS WHOSE PASSPORTS MAY HAVE BEEN LOST, STOLEN OR DAMAGED
The following requirements are to be observed:
Report the loss to the nearest police precinct as soon as possible and obtain a copy of the report.
Submit:
Original Certificate of Birth, Registration or Naturalization as applicable.
Original notarized affidavit stating the circumstances under which the passport was lost.
Completed application form with all necessary requirements (except the Passport) as outlined at C or D as applicable.
Valid picture identification.
A report from the Fire Department in cases where the passport may have been lost, damaged or destroyed by fire.
GUIDELINES FOR PASSPORT PHOTOGRAPHS
Photographs must satisfy the following criteria:
Dimensions of the finished photo are correct (minimum 32x26mm, maximum 45x35mm).
Clarity and contrast are correct, proper exposure (no washout).
No shadows or glare from improper lighting, glasses or jewellery.
Background is plain white (no color or shadows).
Neutral expression (No smile, open mouth or frown).
Both photos are identical.
No head piece or hair covering (except for those worn for religious purposes and only if the full facial features are clearly visible).
No sunglasses.
Eyes, Ears, Full Facial Features are clearly visible.
Photos are stamped with photographer stamp and dated.
Studs/Earring/s not accepted on male applicants’ pictures.
Stamp and date must be legible (not smeared).
Must be fully/properly dressed.
FEES
Machine-Readable Passport: Rupees 11,000
Lost or Damaged Passport: Rupees 15,000
Return Courier fee
*In the case of couriered documents, an additional Rupees 600 is required to be paid as a return courier fee.
Methods of Payment:
- Demand Draft- In favour of High Commission of the Republic of Guyana, New Delhi.
- Bank transfer- High Commission of the Republic of Guyana
Account Number: 409000305757
IFSC: RATN0000182
ALL VISA FEES ARE TO BE PAID UPFRONT AND ARE NON-REFUNDABLE.PLEASE TRANSFER THE EXACT FEE INTO THE ACCOUNT.THE HIGH COMMISSION IS NOT IN A POSITION TO REFUND ANY EXCESS PAYMENT.
Consular Section
Guyana High Commission
New Delhi