REQUIREMENTS
A. Tourist Visa
A Visitor’s Visa is issued to persons travelling to Guyana for Vacation, Tourism, Meetings, Workshops, Seminars, Events, Religious Functions, Site Visits to Companies, Conducting Training, spearheading maintenance of machineries purchased from Foreign Countries, for short periods of time, i.e. three (3) months or less.
The following documents are required to be submitted:
Two duly completed visa application forms with two recent passport size photographs of applicant.
A covering letter
Valid passport (at least 6 months validity). Passport data pages should be photocopied.
Evidence of funds available to applicant for the duration of visit. Statement should be stamped and signed by the Bank.
Letter of invitation from Guyana (if available).
Flight Itinerary.
Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate.
Hotel Reservation.
B. Business Visa
The Business Visa is issued to persons who are coming to Guyana for business purposes such as to attend meetings or train staff in use of the machineries purchases from foreign countries. Overseas Missionaries coming to Guyana for voluntary services are also issued with Business Visa.
The following documents are required to be submitted:
Two duly completed visa application forms with two recent passport size photographs of applicant.
A covering letter
Valid passport (at least 6 months validity). Passport data pages should be photocopied.
Evidence of funds available to applicant for the duration of visit. Statement should be stamped and signed by the Bank.
A Letter from Place of Employment (stamped and signed by Employer).
A Letter of Invitation and Certificate of Registration from the Guyanese Company.
Flight Itinerary.
Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate.
Hotel Reservation.
C. Student Visa
Students desirous of studying at any Universities in Guyana are issued a Student Visa. For foreign nationals residing and working in Guyana or who owns a business and are bringing their child or children to remain with them throughout the duration of their stay, the child or children is/are issued with Student Visa once he/she is of age to attend school.
The following documents are required to be submitted:
Two completed visa application forms with two recent passport size photographs of applicant.
A cover letter
Valid passport (at least 6 months validity). Passport data pages should be photocopied.
Evidence of funds available to applicant for the duration of visit. Statement should be stamped and sign by the Bank.
Letter of Acceptance from the University.
Flight Itinerary.
Educational Certificates (must be attested by the relevant Indian authorities).
Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate.
Hotel Reservation.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Applicants are required to ensure that the application form is filled out correctly and submitted with all relevant supporting original documents 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).
Alternatively, applications can be mailed to the Consular Section of the High Commission in New Delhi.
NOTE:
1. Applicants would be invited to an interview with a Consular Officer, when it is required.
2. There is no guarantee that a visa would be issued, and any preparation or plan made for the journey would be done at the applicant’s own risk.
3. Failure to complete the form properly as well as to provide supporting documents will delay the processing of the application/rejection of a visa.
4. Application for visas should be submitted at least three (3) weeks in advance of proposed date of travel.
5. The granting of a visa does not necessarily guarantee entry into Guyana. Entry and length of stay in the country will depend upon satisfying the usual immigration requirements/procedures at the port of entry.
6. Pre-paid arrangements must be made by the applicant if passport is to be returned by a courier service.
7. A visitor who, without permission, breaches his/her condition of entry while in Guyana may become eligible for deportation.
FEES:
Tourist Visa (Single Entry) - Rs. 5,000
Tourist Visa (Multiple Entry) - Rs.8,000
Business Visa (Single Entry) - Rs. 7,000
Business Visa (Multiple Entry) - Rs. 10,000
Student Visa (Single Entry) - Rs. 7,000
Student Visa (Multiple Entry) - Rs. 10,000
*Return Courier Fee
In the case of couriered documents, an additional Rupees 600 is required to be paid as a return courier fee
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
Consular Section
Guyana High Commission, New Delhi