Guyana: travel laws for tourists, topic by topic
Tough
Overall verdict for Guyana: Tough. Below, the risk level of each of the 23 topics that get travellers fined or arrested. The exact rule, thresholds and penalties are in the LawsTravels app.
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🎁 Free, no account: Drugs, Sex & dating, Weapons
The 23 topics at a glance
Banned or serious riskAllowed, with limitsRelaxed
💊Drugs🎁 FreeBanned or serious risk
💉MedicinesAllowed, with limits
🛡️Theft & scamsAllowed, with limits
🐾AnimalsAllowed, with limits
🚬SmokingAllowed, with limits
🍺AlcoholRelaxed
❤️Sex & dating🎁 FreeBanned or serious risk
👕Dress codeRelaxed
🕌ReligionRelaxed
🚗DrivingAllowed, with limits
📷Photo & videoAllowed, with limits
🔪Weapons🎁 FreeBanned or serious risk
💶FinesAllowed, with limits
🛂Visa & customsRelaxed
🤝BehaviorRelaxed
⛓️Jail riskBanned or serious risk
⚖️ExtraditionAllowed, with limits
📡Internet & VPNRelaxed
🚁DronesAllowed, with limits
💵Cash & currencyRelaxed
🩺Vaccines & healthBanned or serious risk
💻Remote workAllowed, with limits
🗣️Politics & protestAllowed, with limits
Get the exact rules for your trip
This page gives you the level. The app gives you the rule, the numbers and the penalties for Guyana, offline, in 23 languages.
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How Guyana compares
With 5 of 23 topics flagged red, Guyana is stricter than 18 of the 22 other countries in The Americas (regional average: 3.3). Worldwide, Guyana ranks #65 of 148 for strictness (tied with 9 other countries).
What sets it apart
- Vaccines & health: flagged red here, while only 32 of 148 countries are this strict.
What to watch most in Guyana
- The age of consent is the first thing to check, and it varies from 13 to 21 depending on the country and sometimes the region.
- Some countries criminalise sex outside marriage, which can affect an unmarried couple sharing a hotel room.
- Same-sex relations remain a criminal offence in around 60 countries, with sentences up to life in a handful.
- You have the right to contact your consulate. Ask immediately, and repeat the request until it happens.
- A consulate cannot get you out, but it can find a lawyer, notify your family and monitor conditions.
- Never sign a statement you cannot read. Demand an interpreter, in writing if possible.
Guyana at a glance
CapitalGeorgetown
CurrencyGuyanaese Dollar (GYD)
LanguageEnglish
Emergency number911
Driving sideLeft
Mains voltage240 V
Calling code+592
Time zoneUTC-04:00
Plug typesA · B · G
Frequently asked questions
Is Guyana strict with tourists?
Overall verdict: Tough. 5 of 23 topics are flagged as banned or a serious risk (Drugs, Sex & dating, Weapons, Jail risk, Vaccines & health), 11 require caution.
What can get me fined or arrested in Guyana?
The strictest topics for travellers in Guyana are: Drugs, Sex & dating, Weapons, Jail risk, Vaccines & health. Each has specific thresholds and penalties, detailed in the app.
Where do I find the exact rules for Guyana?
In LawsTravels: open Guyana, each topic shows the level, the rule, the thresholds and what to do at customs, offline. 3 topics are free on every country; the other 20 unlock for the price of a coffee.
What is the emergency number in Guyana?
In Guyana, dial 911. Capital: Georgetown. Currency: Guyanaese Dollar (GYD). Main language: English.
Which side of the road do they drive on in Guyana?
In Guyana, traffic drives on the left. Mains voltage: 240 V. Calling code: +592. Time zone: UTC-04:00. Plug types: A · B · G.
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Levels summarise publicly available legal information for travellers and are not legal advice. Laws change and enforcement varies: confirm with the embassy or consulate of your destination.
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