Travel Vaccines and Advice for Guyana

Yes, some vaccines are recommended or required for Guyana. The PHAC and WHO recommend the following vaccinations for Guyana: COVID-19, hepatitis A, hepatitis B, typhoid, yellow fever, rabies, meningitis, polio, measles, mumps and rubella (MMR), Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria and pertussis), chickenpox, shingles, pneumonia and influenza.

Travellers’ diarrhea is an issue not preventable by vaccines. Consider bringing a travellers’ diarrhea kit.

The Zika virus has been found in Guyana. Travellers should take care to ward against it, particularly by preventing mosquito bites. the PHAC recommends that pregnant women or women who are considering pregnancy do not travel to Guyana.

Antimalarials may be recommended for your trip. Talk to a Passport Health travel specialist to learn more and see if this option is right for you.

See our vaccinations page to learn more about these infections and vaccines. Ready to protect yourself? Book your travel health appointment today by calling or schedule online now.

A visa is not required for business or tourism purposes. A passport which is valid for at least 6 months from the departure date is required to enter the country.

If you are travelling on business, you must bring a business letter stating the nature of your visit.

A departure tax of 2,500 Guyanese dollars and an airport security fee of 1,500 Guyanese dollars will be charged upon departure and must be paid in local currency.

Guyana Entry Requirements
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Tourist Visa
Business Visa
Vaccinations

Sources: Embassy of Guyana and Canadian Travel and Tourism

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The coast of Guyana has a long wet season from April to August. There is also a short wet season from December to early February. The southern savannas do not experience a wet season.

Temperatures are very consistent for Guyana due to its tropical climate. The country has high temperatures, high humidity and heavy rainfall. The trade winds of the coast can affect this, and can sometimes cause a drought in July and August.

The daily temperatures at Georgetown are usually in the 20’s.

Armed robbery, murder, and petty crimes are common in Guyana. It is crucial to always be cautious and have a mind for safety.

Georgetown is known for purse snatching, assault, pick pocketing, and robbery. Be sure to guard your property well in this area and put all valuables in your hotel safe if applicable.

Travellers coming back from Guyana have found narcotics planted in their luggage they did not place there. Only carry items that you personally buy, pack and check that no extra bags are registered in your name. Drug laws in Guyana are very strict.

If you bring credit cards, be careful with their usage, as stolen PIN data can be common with them and ATM cards. Currency exchange should only be done with banks, hotels, or licensed exchange houses.

Kaieteur Falls is the most visited attraction in Guyana. This area features guided tours, ancient past, rushing water, and untouched scenery. Visitors can explore the beautiful rain forest in Kaieteur and walk across jungle bridges.

The drop of the Kaieteur Falls is 220 metres with a sandstone plateau. The National Park was established in 1930.

This amazing feat of nature is considered to be the biggest single drop waterfall in the world. It has eroded a gorge eight kilometres long that then goes down another 25 metres.

Kaieteur Falls is on the Potaro River in West-Central Guyana.

Think ahead on what to pack by considering these suggestions:

• Rain Gear – Guyana can often be hot and humid with heavy rainfall along the coast and dryness in the savannas. Be sure to pack for the temperatures in your itinerary. Consider items such as sunscreen and water-protective gear.
• Bug Repellent – With the mosquito-borne illnesses of Guyana it is especially key to bring bug repellent.
• Leave Extra Bags at Home – Crime, including petty theft and armed robberies, is common in Guyana. Narcotics have been stowed in Canadians’ baggage in the past without their knowledge. Be prepared to be responsible for all that you bring and take out.

Canadian consular services can help travellers with many issues they may face including passport services. Once in Guyana, the information for the Canadian Embassy is:

High Commission of Canada to Guyana and Suriname
Young and High Streets
Georgetown, Guyana
Phone: (592) 227-2085

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