You need a visa for Guyana if you have a Sri Lankan passport

These visas exist for Guyana, but they cannot be applied for online with Sri Lankan nationality. Tell us about your trip and we will come back with the options and a price.

Visa required

Frequently asked questions

Do Sri Lankan citizens need a visa for Guyana?

Yes. Sri Lankan citizens need a visa for Guyana. It is not available online — the application goes through an embassy or consulate.

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What Guyana may ask for

Not every traveller is asked for all of these. A valid passport is checked every time; the rest is a spot check at the border, and some items belong to a visa application rather than the crossing itself.

Passport valid 6+ months with 2 blank pages
Photo: White background, 2x2 inches, recent within 6 months
Round-trip flight itinerary or travel confirmation
Hotel reservation or invitation letter from host
Proof of sufficient funds for your stay
Yellow fever vaccination if from endemic area

Entry requirements for Sri Lankan travellers

These rules apply specifically to Sri Lankan passport holders entering Guyana as tourists. Each one links to the official source where available.

Required
Mandatory Immigration and Custom ED Form before arrival
All travelers must fill out the Digital Immigration and Customs ED Form before traveling to Guyana. Travelers may complete the form within 48 hours before arrival in Guyana. Please check the source for more details.
Guyana Police Force Last checked 2026-07-14
Required
Mandatory Immigration and Custom ED Form before exiting Guyana
All travelers must fill out the Digital Immigration and Customs ED Form before departure from Guyana. Travelers may complete the form within 48 hours before departing from Guyana. Please check the source for more details.
Guyana Police Force Last checked 2026-07-14
Required
Mandatory proof of return or onward ticket from Guyana
Travelers require proof of a ticket showing their entrance and exit from Guyana.
- This requirement doesn’t apply to the following travelers: -Nationals of Guyana; -Foreign nationals residing in Guyana.
Guyana High Commission UK Last checked 2026-07-14
Required
Travelers require a passport valid for at least 6 months from the time of entry
Travelers need a valid passport to enter Guyana. The traveler's passport must remain valid for at least 6 months after the traveler arrives in Guyana. The passport must have at least 2 blank pages.
Guyana High Commission UK Last checked 2026-07-14
Recommended
Recommended vaccinations for Guyana
Travelers should consider: -Yellow Fever vaccination; -Hepatitis A and Hepatitis B vaccines; -Typhoid vaccine for visits to smaller cities or rural areas; -Routine vaccines including Measles. Additional vaccine recommendations may apply. Consult your healthcare provider and check the source for details.
CDC - Guyana Last checked 2026-07-14
Not required
Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is not required for Guyana
Travelers don’t need proof of COVID-19 vaccination before traveling to Guyana.
Last checked 2026-07-14
Not required
Proof of pre-departure COVID-19 test is not required
Travelers don’t need a COVID-19 test before traveling to Guyana.
Last checked 2026-07-14
May be required
Transit visa on arrival
International travelers may need a visa to transit through Guyana. Travelers will get a landing permit or a transit visa on arrival from immigration authorities, depending on the time spent in transit. Travelers don’t need to apply for a transit visa or a landing permit in advance. Visit the government site to check the permitted length of stay and other entry requirements.
Last checked 2026-07-14

A look at Guyana

Kaieteur Falls — The world's largest single-drop waterfall by volume
Georgetown — Guyana's vibrant capital with distinctive Caribbean colonial architecture
Guyana's pristine rainforest — Home to incredible biodiversity and indigenous communities
The Rupununi — Guyana's stunning savanna region bordering Brazil