🇿🇦South Africa

🇬🇾GuyanaZA-GY

South Africa to Guyana visa requirements

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

Up to 30 days per entry. If you need longer, apply for an extension or a visa through Guyana's Department of Immigration and Citizenship.

Q: Is a yellow fever vaccination required?

Yes. Guyana is in a yellow fever transmission zone, so a valid International Certificate of Vaccination is required for entry.

Q: Is Guyana in the Schengen Area?

No. Guyana is in South America. The Schengen 90/180 rule and ETIAS do not apply to it.

Q: What do I need to show on arrival?

A passport valid for 6+ months with a blank page, your yellow fever certificate, a return/onward ticket, proof of funds and accommodation details, plus a completed online arrival form.

Q: Can I extend my stay beyond 30 days?

Yes, but you must apply to the Guyana immigration authorities before your permitted stay expires; extensions are not guaranteed.

South African ordinary passport holders do NOT need a visa to visit Guyana for tourism. You may enter visa-free and stay up to 30 days. As of 30 May 2026, holders of an ordinary South African passport can travel to Guyana for tourism without a visa for stays of up to 30 days. This is confirmed by the High Commission of the Republic of Guyana in Pretoria and by Guyana's published visa policy. Guyana is located in South America (it is not part of the Schengen Area, so the Schengen 90/180 rule and ETIAS do not apply). On arrival you simply present a passport valid for at least six months with a blank page, proof of onward/return travel, evidence of sufficient funds and details of where you will stay; an immigration officer grants the entry stamp at the port of entry. Important health note: Guyana lies in a yellow fever transmission zone, and a valid International Certificate of Vaccination (yellow fever) is required for entry. Travelers should also complete Guyana's online embarkation/disembarkation form before arrival, as biometric processing was introduced at Cheddi Jagan International Airport in 2025. If you intend to stay longer than 30 days, work, study or do business, a visa or extension must be arranged separately through the Department of Immigration and Citizenship.

VISA-FREETOURISMSINGLE 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 (no visa required for tourism)

Maximum stay

Up to 30 days

per entry

Entries

Single visit per entry stamp (re-entry permitted, subject to officer discretion)

from issue date

Visa fee

0 (no visa fee)

consular fee only

Processing time

None – entry granted on arrival

standard track

Validity

Stay valid for the period stamped at the port of entry, up to 30 days

from issue date

/02 — The process

How to apply

/01

Confirm passport validity

Ensure your South African passport is valid for at least six months and has at least one blank page for the entry stamp.

· 6 months validity· 1 blank page

/02

Get your yellow fever vaccination

Guyana is in a yellow fever transmission area. Get vaccinated at least 10 days before travel and carry the International Certificate of Vaccination (yellow card).

· Required· 10 days before travel

/03

Book onward/return travel and accommodation

Arrange a return or onward ticket and confirmed accommodation, as immigration may ask to see proof of both.

· Return ticket· Accommodation proof

/04

Complete the online arrival form

Fill in Guyana's online embarkation/disembarkation form before departure; biometric processing applies at Cheddi Jagan International Airport.

· Online form· Before arrival

/05

Travel and present documents on arrival

At the port of entry, present your passport, yellow fever certificate, proof of funds, onward ticket and accommodation details to the immigration officer.

· At port of entry

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Receive your entry stamp

The immigration officer stamps your passport granting a stay of up to 30 days. Note the permitted date and depart or extend before it expires.

· Up to 30 days

/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

12 items

Personalized checklist

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Visa typeTravel date

Deadline reminderAdd a date before export

RequiredSouth African passport valid 6+ months with a blank page

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

required

RequiredYellow fever vaccination certificate (yellow card)

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

required

RequiredReturn or onward air ticket

Bookings, itinerary, or confirmations matching the requested stay dates

required

RequiredProof of sufficient funds for the stay

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

required

RequiredConfirmed accommodation / hotel booking

Bookings, itinerary, or confirmations matching the requested stay dates

required

RequiredCompleted online embarkation/disembarkation form

Official form; submit online or print and sign as instructed

required

RecommendedTravel itinerary showing length of stay (under 30 days)

Bookings, itinerary, or confirmations matching the requested stay dates

recommended

RecommendedTravel/medical insurance for the trip

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

recommended

RecommendedContact details / address of host in Guyana

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

recommended

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 sourcesGuyana High Commission, South Africa – Visa Guidelines Visa policy of Guyana – Wikipedia Guyana Entry Requirements 2025 – Caribbee

Application link included: Guyana High Commission, South Africa – Visa Guidelines

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/04 — The cost

Fee breakdown

All-in estimate

Line itemAmountSource

Tourist visa fee0No visa required for stays up to 30 days

Yellow fever vaccinationZAR 600–900Approximate cost at a South African travel clinic (mandatory for Guyana)

Online arrival form0No charge for the embarkation/disembarkation form

Total estimate0 — ZAR 900incl. all

/05 — The wait

Processing time

Visa-free entry on arrival

Immediate at port of entry

No application or advance approval needed; an immigration officer grants up to 30 days on arrival.

/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency

/01

Visa-free for 30 days

South African ordinary passport holders are listed as visa-exempt for stays up to 30 days under Guyana's visa policy.

High

/02

Passport validity / blank page issues

Entry can be refused if the passport is valid for under six months or has no blank page.

Medium

/03

Missing yellow fever certificate

Guyana is a yellow fever risk area and a valid vaccination certificate is required for entry.

Medium

/04

No proof of onward travel or funds

Immigration officers may ask for a return ticket and evidence of sufficient funds before admitting visitors.

Medium

/05

Overstaying the 30-day limit

Stays beyond 30 days require an extension or a visa arranged through the immigration department.

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

South Africa to Guyana route verified

Confirmed via the Guyana High Commission in South Africa and Guyana's visa policy that South African ordinary passport holders remain visa-free for tourism up to 30 days. No visa-policy change for South Africa in 2024-2026; yellow fever certificate and online arrival form remain required.

/09 — The questions