Guyana Travel Risk Overview
Official US advisory · Level 3
Reconsider Travel
This decision takes precedence over the analytical baseline composite.
Is Guyana safe right now? Checked 16 October 2026
Guyana scores 54/100 on our travel risk index (Elevated). The US State Department rates Guyana Level 3 (Reconsider Travel, updated 26 Aug 2026); the UK has no advice against travel; Canada says: exercise a high degree of caution. No change in government advice in the last 7 days.
Guyana has a Travel Risk Calculator score of 54 out of 100 (elevated risk tier); city-level files are available for 8 cities. The score combines five layers (security, crime and scams, health and medical access, natural hazards, current alerts) built from government advisories and open data. This page also covers nine 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 Oct 16, 2026
Guyana carries an elevated risk profile with a baseline composite score of 54 out of 100 and a US State Department advisory level 3. Travelers should also note a Level 1 global dengue health notice from the CDC, alongside recent domestic security concerns following a shooting incident involving the opposition leader.
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: Oct 16, 2026 08:32 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 54/100 elevated 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. For city-specific files (Georgetown, New Amsterdam, Lethem), see the City Risk Files section below — they include neighborhood-level scam patterns, transport notes, and medical-access details where available.
Country score
Driven by: security (58/100) and crime and scams (73/100). Governments disagree: US Level 3, UK Level 1, Canada Level 2.
Guyana's score of 54 is higher than the scores of 75% of the 241 countries we cover.
Data file
| Source | Editorial regional baseline 2026-05-15 (GPI + State Dept advisory + WHO health/transport + INFORM disaster) |
|---|---|
| Last updated | 2026-05-18 02:25:55 |
| City files | 8 |
Assessment memory
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| Saved assessments | 0 |
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| Average composite | No saved signal yet |
Score layers
Safety categories
Official Government Travel Advisories
Cross-referenced official travel advice from the United States, United Kingdom, and Canada, normalized to a unified 1–4 risk scale.
Official travel advice differs across governments (spread of 2 risk levels). For example, one ministry recommends normal caution (Level 1) while another recommends avoiding travel (Level 3).
Department of State
Reconsider travelto Guyana due to crime. Violent crime is common, especially at night. Crimes include murder and armed robbery. Local police often lack the reso…
Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office
FCDO travel advice for Guyana. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
Global Affairs Canada
Natural disasters and climate section – added information on El Niño
UK content contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Canadian advice provided by Global Affairs Canada under open government terms. US advice provided by the US Department of State Bureau of Consular Affairs.
Entry Requirements & Local Laws
Official travel advice summary from the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office.
🛂 Entry Requirements
This information is for people travelling on a full ‘British citizen’ passport from the UK. It is based on the UK government’s understanding of Guyana’s current rules for the most common types of travel. The authorities in Guyana set and enforce entry rules. If you’re not sure how these requirements apply to you, contact the Guyana High Commission in the UK. Passport validity requirements To enter Guyana, your passport must have an ‘expiry date’ at least 6 months after the date you arrive. Check with your travel provider that your passport and other travel documents meet requirements. Renew your passport if you need to. You will not be able to enter Guyana if you do not have a valid travel document or try to use a passport that has been reported lost or stolen. Dual nationals When
Summary of UK FCDO advice, updated Dec 30, 2025 · Full requirements →
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Travel Advisory Level History
Historical official advisory level changes over time.
What Changed This Month in Guyana
Chronological record of verified security, advisory, health, and hazard updates over the past 30 days.
- Oct 2, 2026 CDC Notice Level 1 - Global Dengue (Watch).
- Sep 23, 2026 CDC Notice Level 2 - Global Polio (Alert).
- Sep 27, 2026 Score Change New Amsterdam risk score moved from 36 to 54 (Method change: scoring v2).
- Sep 27, 2026 Score Change Mabaruma risk score moved from 36 to 52 (Method change: scoring v2).
- Sep 27, 2026 Score Change Mahdia risk score moved from 36 to 52 (Method change: scoring v2).
City Risk Files in Guyana
Showing 8 destination files with city-specific safety data in Guyana, ranked by demand and population.
Georgetown
Tier ADemerara-Mahaica
New Amsterdam
Tier BEast Berbice-Corentyne
Lethem
Tier BUpper Takutu-Upper Essequibo
Mahdia
Tier BPotaro-Siparuni
Princetown
Tier BEast Berbice-Corentyne
Ituni
Tier BUpper Demerara-Berbice
Bartica
Tier BCuyuni-Mazaruni
Fort Wellington
Tier BMahaica-Berbice
All towns in Guyana (4 additional local facts pages)
These localities carry verified regional geography, nearest hospitals, airports, and natural hazard records with the country baseline risk score.
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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Traveller notes from government advice
LGBT+ travellers
Same-sex sexual activity is illegal. In practice, these laws are rarely enforced, and there is growing local support for LGBT+ rights. You could receive negative attention for showing affection in public.
Read more advice for LGBT+ travellers.
Source: UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (Open Government Licence v3.0), updated 30 Dec 2025. Full advice
Local laws and customs
Illegal drugs and prison sentences
You can get lengthy prison sentences and heavy fines for possession or the trafficking of drugs. The minimum jail sentence for drug offences is 3 years, and prison conditions in Guyana are tough. Pack all luggage yourself and do not carry any items that do not belong to you.
LGBT+ travellers
Same-sex sexual activity is illegal. In practice, these laws are rarely enforced, and there is growing local support for LGBT+ rights. You could receive negative attention for showing affection in public.
Read more advice for LGBT+ travellers.
Hotel safety
Fires have occurred in Guyanese hotels, and some hotels have poor fire safety procedures. Check evacuation procedures and exit routes when you arrive, and speak to hotel management if you have any concerns.
Source: UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (Open Government Licence v3.0), updated 30 Dec 2025. Full advice
Entry requirements
This information is for people travelling on a full ‘British citizen’ passport from the UK. It is based on the UK government’s understanding of Guyana’s current rules for the most common types of travel.
The authorities in Guyana set and enforce entry rules. If you’re not sure how these requirements apply to you, contact the Guyana High Commission in the UK.
Passport validity requirements
To enter Guyana, your passport must have an ‘expiry date’ at least 6 months after the date you arrive.
Check with your travel provider that your passport and other travel documents meet requirements. Renew your passport if you need to.
You will not be able to enter Guyana if you do not have a valid travel…
Check the official entry requirements for your nationality before you travel.
Source: UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office (Open Government Licence v3.0), updated 30 Dec 2025. Official entry requirements
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 · 2026-10-02
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, Vietnam, Maldives, Bolivia, Cambodia, Kenya, Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Costa Rica, Mar
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Level 2 - Global Polio ALERT · 2026-09-23
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 2026-10-16 07:26:45 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.
- Crime INTERPOL Americas Conference strengthens collective response to organized crime - Interpol www.interpol.int · Sep 25, 2026 07:24 UTC · via Googlenews
- General Guyana And T&T Agree To Impose Sanctions On Haitian Gang, Narco-terrorist Groups - Radio Jamaica News Online radiojamaicanewsonline.com · Sep 24, 2026 23:05 UTC · via Googlenews
- General Guyana calls for stronger regional action as INTERPOL Americas Conference gets underway - EIN News www.einnews.com · Sep 24, 2026 21:03 UTC · via Googlenews
- Politics Zero exploration drilling is ‘recipe for disaster’ warns Petrobras CEO Magda Chambriard - Upstream Online www.upstreamonline.com · Sep 24, 2026 17:00 UTC · via Googlenews
- General Guyana to Host International Aviation Forum - caribbeantoday.com www.caribbeantoday.com · Sep 24, 2026 15:53 UTC · via Googlenews
- Crime Guyana hosts 27th INTERPOL Americas conference amid growing transnational crime threats - Guyana Chronicle guyanachronicle.com · Sep 24, 2026 09:40 UTC · via Googlenews
- General INTERPOL Americas Regional Conference opens in Guyana - interpol.int www.interpol.int · Sep 23, 2026 20:41 UTC · via Googlenews
- Crime Americas INTERPOL Conference opens in Guyana with focus on transnational and organized crime - newssourcegy.com newssourcegy.com · Sep 23, 2026 17:38 UTC · via Googlenews
This country currently has a Level 3 US advisory. Compare the high-risk-country watchlist →
1991–2020 climate normals
Seasonal risk & best time to visit Guyana
The most weather-stable two-month window for Guyana is February–March, when typical daily temperatures run from about 24°C to 28°C and monthly rain averages 117 mm.
Seasonal planning flags include heavy rain season in May–July and December; hurricane season in June–November. These are climate patterns, not forecasts.
Climate normals are planning context, not a short-range forecast. Source: Open-Meteo Climate API. Refreshed Sep 8, 2026.
Calculate risk for these travel dates Compare seasonal windows →
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.
Frequently asked questions
What is the current travel advisory for Guyana?
Current official government advisories for Guyana: The US rates it Level 3: Reconsider Travel; the UK advises: No FCDO advice against travel; Canada advises: Exercise a high degree of caution.
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: 54/100 (Elevated 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 October 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.
When is the best time to visit Guyana?
February–March is the most weather-stable two-month window in the stored 1991-2020 normals. The most weather-stable two-month window for Guyana is February–March, when typical daily temperatures run from about 24°C to 28°C and monthly rain averages 117 mm.
What is the rainy, hurricane, or severe-weather season in Guyana?
heavy rain season: May–July and December; hurricane season: June–November.
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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.