All country guides
- Capital
- Georgetown (GEO)
- Dialing Code
- +592
- Time Zone
- UTC / GMT -4
- Language
- English
- Best Time to Go
- February – April & October – December
- Currency
- Guyanese Dollar (GYD)
Travel Tips
- USD is widely accepted. Most ATM’s in the main cities accept foreign cards and credit cards are largely accepted
- Although mains water is chlorinated and safe to drink, it is recommended to drink bottled water
Last updated 30 September 2026
Visa Guide
Foreign Representation in South Africa
High Commission of the Republic of Guyana
235 Grosvenor Street, Suite H, Third Floor, Hatfield, Pretoria
Telephone: 012 941 1694
E-mail: consularservices@@hcguyana.co.za[(mailto:consularservices@@hcguyana.co.za) | [ghcpretoria@hcguyana.co.za
Website: www.guyana-hc-south-africa.co.za
Monday - Thursday: 09:00 - 16:30
Friday: 09:00 - 15:30
Public Holidays
2026
January: 1
February: 23
March: 3
April: 3, 6
May: 1, 5, 26 - 27
July: 6
August: 1
December: 25 - 26
Visa Requirements
Visas are not required by South African passport holders for tourism or business purposes for a stay of up to 30 days
For additional visa information refer here
Entry Requirements
- Valid passport, minimum 6 months validity, with at least one blank page
- Evidence of sufficient funds for duration of stay
- Address and telephone numbers of accommodation
- If travelling on business, letter of invitation from the company in Guyana
- Tourism: Letter of invitation from sponsor in Guyana
Visa Forms
Health / Vaccinations
Compulsory:
Yellow Fever
Recommended Travel Vaccines:
Hepatitis A & B, Rabies, Typhoid, Tetanus, Polio
Malaria Risk
South African Representative Abroad
Representation accredited from Kingston, Jamaica