REQUIREMENTS
Requirements checklist:
Completed Declaration form
Completed Questionnaire
Written letter stating the reason(s) for surrendering your Guyanese citizenship
Original Republic of Guyana Passport
Two (2) Passport-sized Photographs
Original Certificate of Birth
Original Certificate of Marriage, Divorce Decree, or Deed Poll (if there was a change of name)
Acceptance Letter from the Country of Residence granting Citizenship
Coloured Copy of the Applicant’s Passport of the Country granting Citizenship
Coloured Copy of Identification Card of the Country of Residence (overseas)
Proof of Address in the Country of Residence (overseas)
Proof of Employment Overseas
Overseas Driver’s License (if any)
PROCESS
Renunciation of Citizenship Certificate is issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs, Georgetown, Guyana.
Upon submission of the relevant documents to the High Commission, the application is forwarded to Georgetown for processing. This process can take between 6-9 months.
When the Certificate is available, the Guyana High Commission will make contact with the applicant.
FEE: Rupees 5,500
ALL VISA FEES ARE TO BE PAID UPFRONT AND ARE NON-REFUNDABLE. PLEASE TRANSFER THE HIGH COMMISSION IS NOT IN A POSITION TO REFUND ANY EXCESS
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