Government Services

Your complete guide to navigating Guyana's government services. From visas and passports to business registration and legal resources — everything you need in one place.

Official Information

This guide provides helpful summaries and explanations. For the most current requirements and forms, always verify with the official government websites linked in each section.

Visa Requirements

Complete guide to Guyana visas — visa-free countries, visa on arrival, tourist, business, student, and work visas with fees and processing times.

Visa-Free List How to Apply Extensions

Passport Services

How to apply for or renew a Guyana passport — required documents, fees, processing times, and locations in Guyana and abroad.

New Applications Renewals Lost Passports

Citizenship

Pathways to Guyanese citizenship — by birth, descent, naturalization, and marriage. Dual citizenship rules and renunciation process.

Naturalization By Marriage Dual Citizenship

Public Holidays 2026

Complete calendar of Guyana's public holidays with cultural significance, celebrations, and what to expect during each holiday.

2026 Dates Celebrations Cultural Context

Business Registration

Start a business in Guyana — company types, registration process, tax requirements, NIS, and foreign investment guidelines.

Company Types Tax Registration Foreign Investment

Legal Resources

Key laws for visitors, residents, and businesses. Court system overview, how to find lawyers, and legal aid resources.

Key Laws Court System Legal Aid

TIN Registration

How to obtain your Taxpayer Identification Number from the GRA — required documents, online application, fees, and office locations.

GRA Registration Online Application Business & Individual

Driver's Licence

Complete guide to getting or renewing your Guyana driver's licence — provisional licence, written and road tests, fees, and GRA locations.

New Application Renewal Tests & Fees

Building Permits

How to apply for a building permit from CH&PA — planning permission, required documents, fees, site inspections, and the online Single Window system.

CH&PA Process Planning Permission Online Portal

Official Forms & Downloads

Direct links to official government application forms and requirements

Visa Applications

Passport & Citizenship

Landing Permits & Other

Key Government Contacts

Ministry of Home Affairs

6 Brickdam, Georgetown
+592 226-3454
moha.gov.gy

Ministry of Foreign Affairs

254 South Road, Georgetown
+592 226-1606
minfor.gov.gy

Immigration Services

6 Brickdam, Georgetown
+592 223-5210
eservices.iss.gov.gy

Guyana Revenue Authority

200-201 Camp Street
+592 227-6060
gra.gov.gy