Travel Information

 

Visa Information

ENTRY REQUIRMENTS
All visitor require a valid passport. Those arriving by air require an onward plane ticket. Visas are necessary for all visitor expect nationals of the following countries: Commonwealth countries Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Korea, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Norway, Spain, Sweden, USA. Visitor are advised to check with the nearest Guyana Embassy or consulate or your travel agent.

DEPARTURE TAX
There is an exit tax of G$2,500.00 plus a security charge of G$1500.00 (being a total of G$4000.00). It can be paid when reconfirming your ticket (at least 3 days before departure in Georgetown) or at the airport near the check-in counter. Please note that this is payable in G$ only and foreign currency is not acceptable.

 

Flight Information

AIR TRAVEL

Guyana's international airport, named after the late president Cheddi Jagan, is at Timehri, 25 miles/40 km south of Georgetown. Flights from Europe are routed through Antigua, Barbados or Trinidad. There are direct flights from Miami, New York, Toronto, Brazil, Suriname, French Guiana, Barbados, Trinidad and Curacao Outward flights should be reconfirmed prior to departure.

Private charter companies operate flights into the interior from Ogle airport. minibuses serve the airport from Stabroek in Georgetown and surrounding.

 

Transportation

BY LAND
Georgetown is well served with taxis, which operate throughout the city and to other urban centers. Taxis are easy to find outside most hotels and throughout Georgetown (e.g. Stabroek Market and Avenue of Republic.) There are fixed fares for most distance; check in advance. Most trips within Georgetown are G$300,00. Private taxis are easily arranged through your hotel or by calling one of the numerous taxi services. There are also ulta-cheap minibuses running around town and along the coast, or to Cheddi Jagan International Airport and Linden. check the fare in advance.
Car rental is an alternative, at US$30-50 per day with a security deposit of US$200-250, depending on the type of vehicle. There are good roads from Georgetown to Timehri and Linden, and for 185 miles along the coast from Springlands in Berbice to Charity on the Essequibo.

BY RIVER
Guyana has 600 miles navigable river, which provide an important means of communication. The Berbice, the Essequibo and the Demerara are crossed by ferries and by 4 and 6 seater river boats called balahoos and corials. River taxis can be chartered. For details, contact the Transport and Harbour Department , Water Street, Georgetown.

 

Safety Tips

Exercise the same safety precautions as you would in any city or unfamiliar environment. Most areas are safe on foot by day, or taxi by night. Be on your guard when walking through crowds, and don't venture on foot into low-income neighborhoods. Don't walk around with valuables, and remember to check with your hotel for current advice.