COVID-19 Precautionary Measures in Guyana (25 November Update)

Can a resident enter the country?

• Yes

• Citizens and residents are allowed to enter.

Can a foreigner enter the country?

• Yes

• Foreign nationals can enter Guyana.

Is a test required on arrival?

• No with exceptions

• If a traveller’s test result (submitted to the Government of Guyana before travel) is more than 72 hours old at the time of arrival, a test must be conducted upon arrival. Children under 13 years of age are exempt from testing.

• Health authorities may conduct additional COVID-19 testing upon arrival for travellers with symptoms.

• There are only two licensed PCR test institutions. The government encourages the test to be carried out in licensed facilities only. The two facilities are Eureka Medical Laboratory and the National Public Health Reference Laboratory.

Test certificate required?

• Yes with exceptions

• A negative COVID-19 test certificate must be submitted to the Government of Guyana before travel, by every traveller over the age of 2 years. This test result must have been taken within 7 days before arrival. A test will be conducted on arrival if the submitted PCR test is more than 72 hours old upon arrival.

• A copy of the negative PCR test certificate must be carried while travelling. The certificate will be presented to the airline during check-in and to the port health officials upon arrival.

• Children below two years of age are exempt from the test requirement.

Is quarantine required on arrival?

• Yes

• Arriving passengers with a test completed within 72 hours before arrival will be allowed immediate entry into Guyana without restrictions. Passengers with tests taken within four to seven days before arrival in Guyana will be subject to a second PCR test at the point of entry. These travellers will be allowed to self-isolate in their hotel or home until a negative result is obtained.

• Passengers who test positive or have COVID-19 symptoms upon arrival will be required to quarantine for 14-days.

Entry form required?

• Yes

• All travellers are required to complete a passenger information form. The passenger locator form must be completed within 24 hours before arriving in Guyana. The negative PCR test results must also be submitted via the online form.

Airline restrictions

• Minimal

• Commercial flights are operating to and from Guyana.

• The Eugene F. Correia and Cheddi Jagan International Airports are open for commercial flight operations.

Border restrictions

• Moderate

• Land borders remain closed.

Curfew restrictions

• Significant

• There is a nationwide night curfew from 22:30 to 4:00 (local time) every day. The curfew does not affect essential workers, including healthcare personnel, revenue authority, security forces, and parliamentarians. The curfew will be in effect until 30 November.

• The lockdown in Kwebanna, Barima-Waini (Region One) has been lifted, as the COVID-19 cases decreased during the lockdown.

• The government has imposed a voluntary lockdown for the St Cuthbert’s Mission/Pakuri.

Social distancing restrictions

• Moderate

• Gatherings are permitted up to a maximum of ten people. In regions one and nine, gatherings are restricted to a maximum of five people.

• Physical exercise in public spaces is allowed for 90 minutes per day. The physical distancing of up to six feet must be maintained.

• Visits to quarantine facilities, nursing homes, and hospitals remain banned.

Internal travel restrictions

• Moderate

• Masks are required.

• Domestic public transportation can operate with reduced passenger capacity.

• The Kurupukari crossing is open between 6:00 to 17:00 for the transport of essential services and supplies.

• All unauthorized and non-essential travel in and out of regions one and nine is strictly prohibited.

Non-essential shops open?

• Yes

• All stores and other businesses will be able to operate until 21:30.

• Service stations, vegetable/fruit stalls, grocery stores, postal and shipping services, and financial institutions, including banks, are allowed to open.

• Services such as telecommunications providers can open.

Restaurants open?

• Yes

• All food establishments are permitted to operate takeout, outdoor dining, drive-thru, curbside pickup, and delivery services from 04:00 to 21:30. Indoor and buffet dining in restaurants will not be allowed. Tables must be kept six feet apart. Four persons per table are allowed and must maintain a distance of at least three feet.

Bars and cafes open?

• No

• All public places of entertainment are closed, including bars, clubs, night clubs, and swimming pools.

Beaches and tourism sites open?

• Yes with exceptions

• Recreational activities on beaches and rivers are suspended. However, exercise will be allowed on the beaches, provided a distance of up to six feet must be maintained.

Museums and heritage sites open?

• No

• Museums and heritage sites remain closed.

Personal care services open?

• Yes

• Barbershops and beauty salons are open.

• Gyms may open with reduced capacity.

Places of worship open?

• Yes

• All places of worship (temples, mosques, and churches) are now open and can operate with reduced capacity. All attendees must maintain a physical distance of up to 2 meters. Masks (both the nose and mouth to be covered) are compulsory. Religious services, including funerals and weddings, are currently permitted throughout the country. The services must not exceed 45 minutes.

Events allowed?

• No with exceptions

• Sports events will be permitted; however, require approval from the Minister of Health.

• Meetings, hosting parties, competitive sports, water sports, and banquets are closed or cancelled.

Masks required in public?

• Yes

• Face masks and coverings are mandatory in all public places.

Other

• Universities are closed for in-person classes until further notice. The University of Guyana resumed online classes for the first semester of the academic year 2020-21 from 2 November.

• Secondary schools for grades 10, 11 and 12 resumed in-person classes across Guyana, with safety protocols.

• Public sector employees are allowed to work on a rotation basis.

Conseils

The COVID-19 epidemic is constantly changing worldwide. This information is subject to change as the situation evolves. Travel and border restrictions may change with little or no notice. Some countries are beginning to remove some restrictions gradually. Check with your airline, booking agent, or your country’s embassy for information on your specific travel plans.