Security Status
- Normal precautions
- High degree of caution
- Avoid non-essential travel
- Do not travel
- Overview
- Safety and Security
- Local Laws and Customs
- Natural Disasters and Climate
- Additional Information
- Embassy Contact
Overview
Overview
Overview
Security Status
High Degree of Caution
Travel to Guyana
There are no COVID-19 restrictions in place for travel to Guyana. There is no requirement to present certificates of vaccination/testing for COVID-19.
You can contact the emergency services in Guyana by dialling (999).
As there is no Irish Embassy in this country, we’re limited in the help we can offer you in an emergency. You can contact the Irish Embassy in Brasília on +55 61 3248 8800 and the Honorary Consul in Guyana.
Safety and Security
Safety and Security
Local Laws and Customs
Local Laws and Customs
Natural Disasters and Climate
Natural Disasters and Climate
Additional Information
Additional Information
Additional information
Entry requirements (visa/passport)
Irish citizens do not need visas to visit Guyana, with tourists generally given permission to remain up to 30 days in Guyana. Passports should be valid for 6 months from the date of entry into Guyana.
Passengers from countries with risk of yellow fever transmission (with the exception of Argentina, Paraguay, Suriname and Trinidad & Tobago) may be requested to show proof of vaccination against yellow fever at the port of entry by presenting their original international yellow fever vaccination card.
Health
Check with your doctor well in advance of travelling (8 weeks)to see if you need any vaccinations for this country. We advise you to take out comprehensive travel insurance before you travel.
Zika Virus
In recent years there have been outbreaks of Zika Virus (a dengue-like mosquito-borne disease) in Central and South America and the Caribbean. However, there is currently no evidence of a Zika Virus outbreak in Guyana. Irish Citizens, especially those with a weakened immune system or women who are pregnant or trying to become pregnant, are advised to follow guidance available on the website of the Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC) at http://www.hpsc.ie/A-Z/Vectorborne/Zika/.
Embassy contact
Embassy Contact
If you are in need of emergency assistance, please contact the Embassy at + 55 61 3248 8800 and leave a message on the answering machine.
The answering machine is monitored regularly and the Duty Officer will contact you as soon as possible.
Embassy of Ireland
SHIS QL 12 conjunto 5 casa 9
Lago Sul
Brasília - DF
CEP 71630-255
Brasil
Tel: +55 61 3248 8800
Fax: +55 61 3248 8816
Monday to Friday 10:00 to 13:00
Honorary Consulate Contact
Dr. Deen Sharma
Honorary Consul of Ireland
10 Bel Air Springs
Greater Georgetown
Guyana
Tel: +592 2269 339
Fax: +592 2269 339
Email: Email us