Guyana
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Update history
2025-01-09 14:31
This travel advice was reviewed for accuracy and reissued without significant updates.
2024-01-12 16:06
This travel advice has been rewritten to make it easier to read and understand.
2023-12-06 18:32
Latest update: Information about political tensions on the Venezuela/Guyana border (see ‘Safety and security’ page).
2023-06-22 11:37
Information about the global terrorism risks to British nationals abroad on all FCDO travel advice pages
2022-10-08 23:02
Updated information on the removal of the COVID-19 vaccination requirement for entry into Guyana (‘Entry Requirements’ page).
2022-06-17 22:17
With effect 18 June the Government of Guyana has announced the relaxation of testing requirements for COVID-19 for international travel (See ‘Coronavirus’ and ‘Entry requirements’ pages)
2022-05-10 10:35
Update to information on entry regulations on being fully or not fully vaccinated (‘Entry requirements’ page)
2022-03-24 11:19
Updated information on the rules for moving around in Guyana and the opening of the border between Guyana and neighbouring Brazil to international travel (‘Coronavirus’ page)
Warnings and insurance
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) provides advice about risks of travel to help British nationals make informed decisions. Find out more about FCDO travel advice.
Before you travel
No travel can be guaranteed safe. Read all the advice in this guideguide. andYou seemay supportalso forfind Britishit nationalshelpful abroadto:
- see general advice for
informationwomenabouttravellers - read
specificourtravelguidetopics.Followon disability andcontactFCDOonTwitterabroad, - see general
FacebookadviceandforInstagramLGBT+ travellers. - read
Youabout safetycanforalsosolosignandupindependenttotravel - see
getadviceemailonnotificationsvolunteeringwhenandthisadventureadvicetravelisupdated.abroad
Travel insurance
If you choose to travel, research your destinations and get appropriate travel insurance. Insurance should cover your itinerary, planned activities and expenses in an emergency.
About FCDO travel advice
The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (FCDO) provides advice about risks of travel to help you make informed decisions. Find out more about FCDO travel advice.
Get travel advice updates
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Follow and contact FCDO:
Update history
2025-01-09 14:31
This travel advice was reviewed for accuracy and reissued without significant updates.
2024-01-12 16:06
This travel advice has been rewritten to make it easier to read and understand.
2023-12-06 18:32
Latest update: Information about political tensions on the Venezuela/Guyana border (see ‘Safety and security’ page).
2023-06-22 11:37
Information about the global terrorism risks to British nationals abroad on all FCDO travel advice pages
2022-10-08 23:02
Updated information on the removal of the COVID-19 vaccination requirement for entry into Guyana (‘Entry Requirements’ page).
2022-06-17 22:17
With effect 18 June the Government of Guyana has announced the relaxation of testing requirements for COVID-19 for international travel (See ‘Coronavirus’ and ‘Entry requirements’ pages)
2022-05-10 10:35
Update to information on entry regulations on being fully or not fully vaccinated (‘Entry requirements’ page)
2022-03-24 11:19
Updated information on the rules for moving around in Guyana and the opening of the border between Guyana and neighbouring Brazil to international travel (‘Coronavirus’ page)