Guyana travel guide for Britons

Apply for a Guyana e‑visa via the official immigration portal; the process takes 3–5 business days. Upload a passport scan (valid at least 6 months), a recent photo, and proof of onward travel.

The visa costs US$250 (≈ £200) and allows a single entry for up to 90 days. Print the approval or keep the electronic copy to show at immigration.

If you have a valid multiple‑entry visa for the United States, Canada or any Schengen country, you may enter Guyana without a separate visa for up to 30 days, but this exemption should be confirmed before travel.

The United Kingdom does not have an embassy in Guyana. The nearest British consular services are provided by the High Commission in Port of Spain, Trinidad & Tobago.

A typical 10‑day itinerary (Georgetown 2 nights, Kaieteur day trip, 5 nights in a rainforest lodge) averages £1,200‑£1,600 per person, including mid‑range accommodation, meals, internal flights and park fees.

Budget travellers can manage on £900‑£1,100 by staying in guesthouses and using shared transport.

Direct flights from London to Georgetown are not available; most travellers connect via Panama City or Miami. Total travel time is 13‑16 hours including layover.

Guyana is UTC−4 year‑round, 4 hours behind London (UTC+0) in winter and 5 hours behind during British Summer Time.

Guyana uses a mix of plug types A, B, D and G. Voltage is 110 V (North‑American) and 240 V (British) both supplied; check the socket before plugging in. A universal travel adapter is recommended.

Restaurants usually add a 10 % service charge; if not, tip around 10 % of the bill.

In case of emergency dial 911 for police, 912 for fire, 913 for ambulance.