Last updated: 05/10/2023
Change to U.S. Travel Policy Requiring COVID-19 Vaccination for nonimmigrant travel:
The Administration will end the COVID-19 vaccine requirements for international air travelers at the end of the day on May 11, the same day that the COVID-19 public health emergency ends. This means starting May 12, noncitizen nonimmigrant air passengers will no longer need to show proof of being fully vaccinated with an accepted COVID-19 vaccine to board a flight to the United States. For more information, click here.
COVID-19 Information for Guyana
Entry and Exit Requirements:
- Are there COVID-related entry requirements for U.S. citizens? No
There is no longer a COVID-19 Testing or Vaccination requirement for entry into Guyana. On June 18, 2022, Guyana lifted its COVID-19 testing requirement and on October 7, 2022, Guyana removed the COVID-19 vaccination requirement for entry into Guyana.
- Is a negative COVID-19 test (PCR and/or serology) required for entry? No
- Are health screening procedures in place at airports and other ports of entry? No
Quarantine Information:
- Are U.S. citizens required to quarantine? No
- Any inbound traveler, including U.S. citizens, is required to self quarantine if they test positive for COVID-19 after arrival to Guyana.
COVID-19 Testing:
Ministry of Health Public Testing
- Public testing is only for people showing symptoms or who have been in contact with someone with COVID-19; not available for travelers.
- Cost: Free (no cost)
- Only the PCR test is offered. Results are available within 72 hours.
- Present yourself at one of the locations below stating your reason for requiring the test, or contact the COVID-19 hotline at 624-3067 / 227-4986:
- Herstelling – East Bank Demerara
- Paradise – East Coast Demerara
- Georgetown Public Hospital Corporation Inc (using the East Street Entrance)
Ministry of Health Approved PCR & Antigen Testing Facilities (costs vary):
- Eureka Medical Laboratory
- Coastal Diagnostic Laboratory
- Sheriff Medical Centre Laboratory
- New Vision Labs Inc.
- Balwant Singh Hospital Laboratory
Average Cost/Wait Times:
- Average PCR Cost: US$75
- Average Antigen Cost:US$25
- Results typically available in 1 hour for Antigen Test and 12-24 hours for PCR Test. Most labs provide both a digital and physical copy of the result.
Ministry of Health Approved Labs for Antigen Rapid Test only (costs vary):
- Leslie Persaud Clinic & Diagnostic Centre
- Woodlands Hospital Limited Laboratory
- Anamayah Memorial Hospital
- Biotec Medical laboratory
- St. Joseph Mercy Hospital
- Quest Medical Centre (Georgetown)
- Midway Specialty Care Center
- Caresworth Medical Centre & Pharmacy
Average Cost/Wait Times:
- Average Antigen Cost:US$25
- Results typically available in 1 hour. Most labs provide both a digital and physical copy of the result.
COVID-19 Vaccine Information:
- Are vaccines available in Guyana for U.S. citizens to receive? Yes
- Which Vaccines are available in Guyana? AstraZeneca, Sinopharm, SputnikV, Pfizer, and Johnson & Johnson
- Visit the Guyana Ministry of Health website for locations and procedures on where and when you can be vaccinated.
- Visit the FDA’s website to learn more about FDA-approved vaccines in the United States.
Movement Restrictions:
- Is a curfew in place? No
- Are there restrictions on intercity or interstate travel? No
Local Resources:
For the latest public health best practices and COVID-19 statistics in Guyana, please consult the:
- Guyana Ministry of Public Health.
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs
- Guyana Civil Aviation Authority
- Guyana Tourism Authority
Other links:
- CDC page on COVID-19
- U.S. Department of State Country Information on Guyana
- U.S. Department of State Travel Advisory for Guyana
