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π±π° Does a Sri Lankan need a visa for Guyana π¬πΎ?
Yes. Sri Lankan passport holders need a visa for Guyana, applied for at an embassy or consulate of Guyana before travelling.
Checked against Wikipedia's list of visa requirements for Sri Lankan citizens on 2026-10-04. Entry rules change: confirm with the embassy of Guyana or its official government website before you travel.
β U.S. State Department travel advisory for Guyana: Level 3: Reconsider Travel (updated 12 May 2025). It is written for U.S. citizens; read the advisory before you book.
What this means for your trip
You apply at an embassy, consulate or authorised visa centre of the destination, usually with an application form, passport photos, bank statements, travel itinerary and accommodation bookings.
Processing takes days to weeks, and some embassies require an interview; start the application well before your trip.
Your passport should normally be valid for at least six months beyond your planned departure date and have blank pages for stamps; many countries apply this rule.
Guyana at a glance
Capital: Georgetown Β· Currency: Guyanese dollar (GYD, $) Β· Official languages: English Β· Calling code: +592
Plugs and voltage
Some of your plugs fit (G); for type D, M plugs bring a travel adapter for Guyana's sockets (A, B, G). Mains voltage differs (Guyana: 240 V; Sri Lanka: 230 V): most phone and laptop chargers accept 100β240 V, but single-voltage devices such as some hair dryers need a converter.
More about entering Guyana β
Easier destinations near Guyana for Sri Lankan passport holders
- π»πͺ Venezuela β Visa-free 90 days
- π§π΄ Bolivia β e-Visa 30 days
- π¨π΄ Colombia β e-Visa
- πͺπ¨ Ecuador β e-Visa
- πΈπ· Suriname β e-Visa
The other way round
π¬πΎ Guyanese passport holders visiting Sri Lanka: Guyanese passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Sri Lanka, usually at the airport or land border.
The Sri Lankan passport at a glance
All destinations for Sri Lanka passport holders β Β· Who needs a visa for Guyana β
Questions
Do Sri Lankan citizens need a visa for Guyana?
Sri Lankan passport holders need a visa for Guyana, applied for at an embassy or consulate of Guyana before travelling.
Does a Guyanese need a visa for Sri Lanka?
Guyanese passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Sri Lanka, usually at the airport or land border.