Commercial Relief Flight tentatively scheduled for May 4th
The U.S. Embassy in Guyana is requesting special approval for a commercial relief flight on May 4th operated by Eastern Airlines departing Cheddi Jagan International Airport with direct service to Miami International Airport at 16:30. Once approval is granted U.S. citizens, legal permanent residents, and third country nationals with a valid visa or ESTA for transit are eligible to purchase tickets directly from Eastern Airlines on their website. www.goeasternair.com. As soon as we have more information on this flight, we will notify those registered at our online form (copy hyperlink and open in Chrome browser).
The Embassy will also continue to post updated health, security and travel information through this travel alert system and on the U.S. Embassy Facebook page, when we have further updates.
You can reach us at the email box: acsgeorge@state.gov to request assistance with emergency passports or at guyanaevac@state.gov if you are a U.S. citizen with special financial concerns with the cost of repatriation.
The U.S. Embassy in Guyana regularly updates the COVID-19 country specific information sheet you can find here.
Actions to Take:
- Consult the CDC website for the most up-to-date information.
- For the most recent information on what you can do to reduce your risk of contracting COVID-19 please see the CDC’s latest recommendations.
- Visit the COVID-19 crisis page on travel.state.gov for the latest information.
- Check with your airlines or cruise lines regarding any updated information about your travel plans and/or restrictions.
- Stay at home if you are experiencing symptoms or believe you have been exposed to the virus and contact the Guyana Ministry of Health at 227-4986/624-3067.
- Visit the Department of Homeland Security’s website on the latest travel restrictions to the United States.
Assistance:
- U.S. Embassy Georgetown, Guyana +(592) 225-4900 (24 hours)
- ACSGeorge@state.gov, U.S. Embassy web page
- State Department – Consular Affairs 888-407-4747 202-501-4444
- Guyana Country Information Page
- Enroll in Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive security updates
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