Guyana Travel Risk Overview
Official US advisory · Level 3
Reconsider Travel
This decision takes precedence over the analytical baseline composite.
Is Guyana safe to visit right now?
Reconsider Travel. Follow the current official advisory. The baseline composite is analytical context and does not weaken that decision.
Guyana has a Travel Risk Calculator baseline composite score of 42 out of 100 (moderate risk tier); city-level files are available for 0 cities. This page covers the country-level baseline across nine weighted safety categories (crime, disease & health, government advisory, political & civil unrest, natural disaster & weather, transport & route, environmental, digital security, money safety), the current US State Department advisory, GDACS disaster alerts, CDC health notices for Guyana, recent news headlines, plus links to every city we have an editorial file for.
Run a personalized Guyana assessmentAI safety snapshot · refreshed Aug 26, 2026
Guyana currently has a moderate overall safety risk, scoring 42 out of 100. The U.S. State Department advises travelers to reconsider travel (Level 3), and the CDC has issued a Level 1 health notice for dengue. Recent reports note that RideGY is working to provide safer, simpler travel options within the country.
AI-summarized strictly from the live public-source data below (US State Dept advisory, GDACS, CDC, Google News). Auto-refreshed at most once per day on the first visit. Not official advice.
Live conditions last refreshed: Sep 1, 2026 00:49 UTC
How safe is Guyana to visit in 2026?
Guyana is currently under a US State Department Level 3 Reconsider Travel advisory. That official decision takes precedence. The 42/100 moderate baseline composite remains visible only as analytical context and must not be read as permission to disregard the advisory. The full live US State Department advisory text for Guyana, current GDACS disaster alerts, CDC health notices, and recent news headlines are shown in the Live conditions section below. See the City Risk Files section below for any city-level files we have for Guyana — they include neighborhood-level scam patterns, transport notes, and medical-access details where available.
Country baseline composite
Data file
| Confidence | 50 |
|---|---|
| Source note | Editorial regional baseline 2026-05-15 (GPI + State Dept advisory + WHO health/transport + INFORM disaster) |
| Last reviewed | 2026-05-18 02:25:55 |
| City files | 0 |
Assessment memory
Anonymous assessments help Travel Risk Calculator identify which country and city files deserve deeper review.
| Saved assessments | 0 |
|---|---|
| Average composite | No saved signal yet |
Threat Vector Baseline
Live conditions in Guyana
Country-scoped real-time data — official advisory from the US State Department, disaster alerts from GDACS, health notices from the CDC, news from Google News. For city-specific weather and air quality, open any city page below.
Official travel advisory
Level 3 · Reconsider Travel
Guyana - Level 3: Reconsider Travel
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Disaster alerts
No active GDACS disaster alerts matched Guyana as of the last successful refresh.
Health notices
Health Notices for this Destination
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Level 1 - Global Dengue WATCH · 2026-07-30
Dengue is a year-round risk in many parts of the world, with outbreaks commonly occurring every 2–5 years. Travelers to risk areas should prevent mosquito bites. Country List : Colombia, Samoa, Vietnam, New Caledonia (France), Maldives, Bolivia, Tonga, Cambodia, Kenya, Malaysia,
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Level 2 - Global Polio ALERT · 2026-03-09
Some international destinations have circulating poliovirus. Before any international travel, make sure you are up to date on your polio vaccines. Country List : Afghanistan, Algeria, Benin, Cameroon, Chad, Côte d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast), Democratic Republic of the Congo, Niger, Nig
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Level 1 - Global Measles WATCH · 2025-05-28
Measles cases are rising in many countries around the world. All international travelers should be fully vaccinated against measles with the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine, according to CDC's measles vaccination recommendations for international travel. Country List : Afghan
Source: CDC Travelers’ Health · fetched 2026-08-31 15:03:16 UTC
Recent headlines
No recent national headlines were returned for Guyana. This is not evidence that conditions are quiet; check local and official sources.
Automated safety monitor
Recent safety-relevant news for Guyana
Headlines are an early-warning monitor, not risk assessments. Verify material developments with official authorities and the linked publisher.
- General Guyana-Suriname ferry service resumes after suspension - Caribbean National Weekly www.caribbeannationalweekly.com · Aug 28, 2026 18:50 UTC · via Googlenews
- General Guyan's Opposition Leader Azruddin Mohamed Released on GUY$100,000 Bail - Caribbean Today www.caribbeantoday.com · Aug 28, 2026 14:13 UTC · via Googlenews
- General MV Canawaima restarts Guyana/Suriname ferry service today - newssourcegy.com newssourcegy.com · Aug 28, 2026 13:12 UTC · via Googlenews
- General Guyana opposition leader released on bail following maritime confrontation - Caribbean National Weekly www.caribbeannationalweekly.com · Aug 27, 2026 01:32 UTC · via Googlenews
- General King Charles III to visit the Bahamas, Guyana, and Antigua and Barbuda this autumn - The Tribune-Democrat www.tribdem.com · Aug 26, 2026 15:58 UTC · via Googlenews
- General Azruddin Mohamed and boat not licensed to operate – MARAD - Demerara Waves Online News- Guyana demerarawaves.com · Aug 26, 2026 15:57 UTC · via Googlenews
- General Fire and rescue gear contracts span six Latin American countries - Stock Titan www.stocktitan.net · Aug 25, 2026 12:31 UTC · via Googlenews
- Crime A Jungle Heist: Shielding the Amazon from Organized Crime - Small Wars Journal smallwarsjournal.com · Aug 25, 2026 05:47 UTC · via Googlenews
This country currently has a Level 3 US advisory. Compare the high-risk-country watchlist →
Emergency Numbers
| Police | 911 |
|---|---|
| Ambulance | 913 |
| Fire | 912 |
| General emergency | 911 |
Backfilled from the public international emergency-number registry. The GSM standard 112 (and 911 in the Americas) is redirected to local emergency services on mobile networks in most countries. Verify locally on arrival.
Latest AI-assisted briefing for Guyana
Reconsider Travel to Lethem, Guyana. The official advisory is high and local services are limited, so extra precautions are advisable. Prepare for potential challenges with health care, transport and cash access.
Top risk drivers
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Government advisory
· Advisory
Official advisories indicate caution.
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No airport transfer planned
· Transport
Unsolicited taxis are a recurring scam vector at major airports.
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No travel insurance
· Money/Health
Out-of-pocket costs after illness or theft can be significant.
Frequently asked questions
Is Guyana safe to visit right now?
Follow the current official advisory. The baseline composite is analytical context and does not weaken that decision. Composite baseline: 42/100 (Moderate risk). Always cross-check with your home country's foreign-ministry advisory within 7 days of departure; the live US State Department advisory is shown above. Last refreshed September 2026.
What is the current travel advisory for Guyana?
The current US State Department advisory level for Guyana is shown in the Live conditions section above and is re-fetched every 6 hours from the official RSS feed. UK FCDO, Canada GAC, and Australia DFAT also publish advisories — for high-stakes trips, cross-check at least one foreign-ministry advisory in addition to your home country's. See our travel advisory guide for how to read each tier system.
Is it safe to visit Guyana in September 2026?
For September 2026, the baseline composite for Guyana is 42/100 (Moderate risk). Live data — advisories every 6 hours, disaster alerts every 30 minutes, health notices every 12 hours, news every hour — is shown in the Live conditions section above. For a personalized risk briefing for your specific trip and traveler profile, use the Travel Risk Calculator linked above.
How are these country-level travel risk scores calculated?
Each category is scored 0-100 from government advisories (US State Dept), crime indices, Global Peace Index data, WHO/CDC health context, and curated regional editorial knowledge. The composite is a weighted sum across nine categories — see /methodology for the full weight breakdown. Live data (advisories, news, disaster alerts, health notices) is layered on top of the baseline at request time.
Where can I find city-specific safety information for Guyana?
City-specific files for Guyana are listed in the City Risk Files section above. Each city page covers the same nine categories at city scope, plus city-specific scam patterns, transport-hub safety notes, medical-access detail, and (where available) neighborhood-level guidance. Use the header search to find a specific city directly.
When was this page last reviewed?
The baseline scores for Guyana were last reviewed on May 18, 2026. Live intelligence (advisory, disaster alerts, health notices, news) refreshes automatically on the cadences described above.
Is this a substitute for an official travel advisory?
No. Travel Risk Calculator provides estimated risk information for planning purposes only. Always check your home country's official travel advisory and any health notices from your national health authority before traveling.
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Travel Risk Calculator provides estimated travel-threat information for preparation purposes only. It does not replace official government advisories, medical advice, emergency alerts, immigration rules, insurance advice, police guidance, embassy information, or professional security consultation.