🇮🇹Italy

🇬🇾GuyanaIT-GY

Italy to Guyana visa requirements

Q: How long can I stay in Guyana without a visa?

Up to 90 days per entry. For longer stays, you must request an extension from Guyana's immigration authorities while in the country.

Q: Is there an eVisa or visa on arrival for Italians?

Neither is needed. Italians are fully visa-exempt, so you simply present your passport at immigration on arrival.

Q: What passport validity do I need?

Your Italian passport should be valid for at least six months beyond your intended date of entry into Guyana.

Q: Do I need a yellow fever vaccination?

Only if you are arriving from or have transited a country with yellow fever risk. In that case a valid yellow fever certificate is required.

Q: Does the Schengen 90/180 rule or ETIAS apply to Guyana?

No. Guyana is not in the Schengen area. The 90-day allowance is set by Guyanese immigration and is independent of any Schengen or ETIAS rules.

No visa required. Italian ordinary passport holders can enter Guyana visa-free for tourism and stay up to 90 days. Italy is on Guyana's list of visa-exempt countries. Holders of an ordinary Italian passport may enter Guyana for tourism and short visits without any advance visa, visa on arrival, or eVisa, for stays of up to 90 days. This is confirmed by Guyana's published visa policy and the official list of visa-exempt nationalities maintained by the Embassy of Guyana. To enter, travelers need a passport valid for at least six months, proof of onward or return travel, and should be able to show sufficient funds and accommodation details if asked. There is no fee to enter on this visa-free basis. Guyana is not part of the Schengen area, so the Schengen 90/180 rule and ETIAS do not apply to this route; the 90-day allowance is a single per-entry permission granted by Guyanese immigration. If a longer stay is needed, an extension can be requested in-country from the Ministry of Home Affairs / immigration authorities. Always carry documentation supporting your trip, as the final admission decision rests with the immigration officer at the port of entry (typically Cheddi Jagan International Airport).

VISA-FREETOURISMMULTIPLE ENTRYLast verified 2026-05-30

For guidance only — visa rules change with little notice. Always confirm directly with the destination's embassy or foreign ministry before booking non-refundable travel. Information here applies to ordinary (non-diplomatic) passports unless noted.

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/01 — The numbers

Key facts

Last verified 2026-05-30

Visa type

Visa-free entry (no visa required)

Maximum stay

Up to 90 days per entry

per entry

Entries

Multiple entries permitted

from issue date

Visa fee

None (GYD 0 / EUR 0)

consular fee only

Processing time

None — granted at the port of entry

standard track

Validity

Permission granted on arrival; passport must be valid 6+ months

from issue date

/02 — The process

How to apply

/01

Confirm passport validity

Ensure your Italian passport is valid for at least six months beyond your planned date of entry into Guyana, with at least one blank page for the entry stamp.

· 6+ months validity· Ordinary passport

/02

Book return or onward travel

Arrange and keep proof of a return or onward ticket leaving Guyana within the 90-day window, as immigration may request it.

· Onward ticket· Within 90 days

/03

Prepare supporting documents

Carry your hotel/accommodation booking, evidence of sufficient funds for your stay, and a local contact or itinerary in case officers ask.

· Accommodation proof· Proof of funds

/04

Check health requirements

If arriving from or transiting a yellow-fever risk country, carry a valid yellow fever vaccination certificate, which is required for entry.

· Yellow fever certificate if applicable

/05

Arrive and clear immigration

Present your passport at Cheddi Jagan International Airport (or other port of entry); the officer stamps you in for up to 90 days, visa-free.

· No visa· Up to 90 days

/06

Extend if needed

For stays beyond 90 days, apply for an extension in-country through Guyana's immigration authorities before your permitted stay expires.

· In-country extension· Before expiry

/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

12 items

Personalized checklist

Italy -> Guyana · Visa-free entry (no visa required)

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Visa typeTravel date

Deadline reminderAdd a date before export

RequiredItalian passport valid 6+ months beyond entry date

Original passport; keep the blank pages and remaining validity required for this route

required

RequiredAt least one blank passport page

Original passport; keep the blank pages and remaining validity required for this route

required

RequiredReturn or onward flight ticket

Bookings, itinerary, or confirmations matching the requested stay dates

required

RecommendedProof of accommodation (hotel/host details)

Bookings, itinerary, or confirmations matching the requested stay dates

recommended

RecommendedEvidence of sufficient funds for the stay

Bank, income, or asset proof with clear name, date, and balances

recommended

ConditionalYellow fever vaccination certificate (if arriving from a risk country)

Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel

conditional

RecommendedTravel/medical insurance for the trip

Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel

recommended

OptionalPrinted itinerary or trip details

Bookings, itinerary, or confirmations matching the requested stay dates

optional

RequiredCompleted arrival/immigration card (given on arrival)

Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel

required

ConditionalOfficial application form or online application

Official form; submit online or print and sign as instructed

Visa-free routes usually do not require a visa form; submit any arrival card or authorization if required.

RequiredFlight and hotel itinerary

Confirmed or agency-arranged itinerary when the route guide requires it

Use dates that fit the allowed stay and visa validity.

RecommendedTravel medical insurance

Policy certificate showing traveler name, destination, and coverage dates

Some destinations or agencies require it even when the core visa rule only recommends it.

Official sourcesVisa policy of Guyana — Wikipedia Embassy of Guyana (Brussels) — Countries whose nationals do not require visas Guyana Ministry of Foreign Affairs — Visa Information

Application link included: Visa policy of Guyana — Wikipedia

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/04 — The cost

Fee breakdown

All-in estimate

Line itemAmountSource

Entry visa feeGYD 0 / EUR 0No visa is required for Italian passport holders

Visa on arrival feeGYD 0 / EUR 0Not applicable — entry is visa-free

Stay extension (optional)Varies (paid locally in GYD)Only if extending beyond 90 days, applied for in-country

Total estimate0 — 0incl. all

/05 — The wait

Processing time

Visa-free entry at port of arrival

Immediate (at immigration)

No application or processing needed; the immigration officer admits you for up to 90 days on arrival.

/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency

/01

Italy is a visa-exempt nationality

Guyana's published visa policy lists Italy among countries whose ordinary passport holders do not require a visa for short visits.

High

/02

Tourism is a permitted purpose

The visa-free allowance covers tourism and short general visits of up to 90 days.

High

/03

Passenger could not show onward travel

Immigration may refuse entry if you cannot demonstrate intent to leave within 90 days.

Medium

/04

Passport validity under six months

Entry can be denied if the passport does not have at least six months of validity remaining.

Medium

/05

Missing yellow fever certificate

Travelers arriving from a yellow-fever risk area without a valid certificate may be refused entry.

Low

/07 — On arrival

After you land

/01

Immigration

Keep your passport, visa or exemption proof, return ticket, and accommodation details ready for border inspection.

/02

Customs

Review the destination's customs rules before travel and declare restricted goods or large cash amounts when required.

/03

Connectivity

Check whether airport SIMs, eSIMs, or roaming are the best option for your route before arrival.

/08 — The history

Policy changelog

since 2024

2026-05-30

Italy to Guyana route verified

Confirmed visa-free entry for Italian ordinary passport holders (up to 90 days) against Guyana's visa policy, the Embassy of Guyana exemption list, and the Guyana Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

/09 — The questions