United States passport → Guyana
Do American citizens need a visa for Guyana?
Visa-free entry30 days
American passport holders can visit Guyana without a visa for up to 30 days.
What this means for your trip
- Carry a passport valid for at least six months beyond your travel dates; this is the most common rule.
- Immigration may ask for a return or onward ticket, hotel bookings and proof of funds.
- Visa-free entry is for tourism and short visits. Work and long stays need a proper visa.
Guyana at a glance
- Capital
- Georgetown
- Currency
- Guyanese dollar (GYD)
- Languages
- English
- Calling code
- +592
- Region
- South America
Guyana for other passports
IndiaVisa required- United StatesVisa-free30 days
United KingdomVisa-free90 days
United Arab EmiratesVisa-free30 days
ChinaeVisa
SingaporeVisa-free30 days
PakistaneVisa
BangladeshVisa required
Sri LankaVisa required
NepalVisa required
NigeriaVisa required
PhilippinesVisa required
Nearby in South America for American passport holders
Common questions
Do American citizens need a visa for Guyana?
American passport holders can visit Guyana without a visa for up to 30 days.
How long can American citizens stay in Guyana?
Up to 30 days under the current visa-free rule. Longer stays need a different visa.
Can American citizens get a visa on arrival in Guyana?
You do not need one: entry is visa-free.
How many countries can American citizens visit without a visa?
152 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The United States passport ranks #12 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia, Visa requirements for United States citizens (edited 10 Oct 2026), CC BY-SA 4.0. Last checked 11 Oct 2026. Rules change. Always confirm with the official embassy or immigration website of Guyana before you travel.