What you need to enter Guyana with a New Zealand passport
New Zealand citizens do not need a visa to travel to Guyana: a passport is enough, for stays of up to 90 days.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Processing time
- Not applicable: direct entry with your passport.
- Entry cost
- Free
- Minimum passport validity
- 6 months from entry
Why is this passport validity required? →
Last verified: 25 September 2026
Verified practical details
You don't need a visa to enter Guyana, but here are some practical details worth knowing before you travel:
Authorisation system
Visa exemption up to 30 days, extendable
According to the Embassy of Guyana in Brussels, nationals of Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Portugal, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland need no visa, along with other countries in the Americas and the Commonwealth. The rest of the EU needs a visa. The visa-free tourist stay is less than one month (30 days), according to Spain's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the British Government. Extensions are requested before that period ends, one month at a time, in Georgetown. The authorities are very strict with anyone who overstays or abuses the conditions of their stay. Working for more than 30 days in a year requires a work permit; student visas cost 140 euros.
Required documents
- Passport valid for at least six months from entry.
- Return ticket: without one, entry is refused.
- Yellow fever certificate if arriving from a country with risk of transmission (see vaccines).
Transit rules
Floods and landslides are the main natural hazard; the earthquake risk is very low and hurricanes usually stay further north.
More Guyana rules
They don't depend on your passport, so they are on the Guyana page:
Official portal: https://www.minfor.gov.gy/. Destination data verified on 25 September 2026. Sources: embassyofguyana.be (Embassy of Guyana in Brussels, list of countries whose nationals do not require visas, checked 27 September 2026); minfor.gov.gy (Guyana Ministry of Foreign Affairs, "Visa Information", checked 27 September 2026); exteriores.gob.es (travel advice of Spain's Ministry of Foreign Affairs for Guyana, updated 22 May 2026: six-month passport, return ticket, less than one month (30 days) visa-free, extension, GYD 50,000 fine and one year in prison, 140-euro student visa at the Embassy in Brussels, work permit, risk areas, USD 5,000 declaration); gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/guyana (UK Government: 30 days, monthly extensions, penalties, yellow fever); sanidad.gob.es ("Listado de países") and who.int (WHO): yellow fever; data.unesco.org (World Heritage List). All checked on 25 September 2026.
Travel insurance for Guyana
It isn't listed as mandatory for this entry, but without insurance, medical care during the trip can get expensive.
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Things to see and do in Guyana
Tours, skip-the-line tickets and day trips, most with free cancellation up to 24 hours before.
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This pair in context
In the other direction, citizens of Guyana need a visa to enter New Zealand. See the Guyana → New Zealand page.
With a passport from New Zealand, in the rest of South America you can enter Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay and Venezuela visa-free; you need a prior authorisation or a visa on arrival for Suriname.
A passport from New Zealand ranks 32 of 199 in the VisaRadar passport ranking and reaches 157 of 198 destinations without applying for a visa in advance.
Counts from the same requirements matrix behind this page's verdict, using the UN M49 subregions.
Frequently asked questions
Do New Zealand citizens need a visa for Guyana?
No. You can enter Guyana with just your passport, for up to 90 days.
How long can I stay in Guyana?
Up to 90 days with no additional paperwork.
What minimum passport validity is required?
Passport valid for at least six months from entry.
What currency is used in Guyana?
Guyanaese Dollar (GYD).
What do New Zealand passport holders need for the countries near Guyana?
With a passport from New Zealand, in the rest of South America you can enter Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay and Venezuela visa-free; you need a prior authorisation or a visa on arrival for Suriname.
Related pages
See Guyana requirements for other passports →
Informational only. Always verify requirements with the official embassy or consulate before you travel.