COVID-19 Precautionary Measures in Guyana (11 December 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 PCR test is done within four to seven (4-7) days of travel, the passenger will be required to do another test upon arrival in Guyana, even with an earlier negative result. Children under 13 years of age are exempt from testing. Rapid Test, Anti-body or Antigen tests are not acceptable for travel to Guyana.

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

• There are only two licensed PCR test institutions in Guyana. 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

• Persons travelling to Guyana must have a molecular biological PCR test for COVID-19. If the test was completed within 72 hours of the flight and the result of that test is negative, the passenger will be free to leave the airport after arrival.

• The negative test result will have to be produced or shown to the airline operator during the check-in process.

• If the PCR test is older than 72 hours prior to travel and was done within four to seven (4-7) days of travel, the passenger will be required to do another test upon arrival in Guyana.

• Rapid Test, Anti-body or Antigen tests are not acceptable for travel to Guyana, nor are the results from home-based test kits.

• 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. As of 12 December, travel to and from Suriname through Moleson Creek is expected resume. However, the opening could be delayed.

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 restrictions will remain in place until at least 31 December.

• To avoid lockdown in region seven (Cuyuni-Mazaruni), more restrictions will be imposed to control the spread of COVID-19.

Social distancing restrictions

• Moderate

• Gatherings are permitted up to a maximum of ten people. In region seven, 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.

• Essential services will now be allowed to operate 24 hours a day.

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 region seven (Cuyuni-Mazaruni) is strictly prohibited until at least 31 December.

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.

Accommodations open?

• Yes

• Hotels, resorts, lodges, and tour companies will be allowed to operate following strict protocols.

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 is not allowed. For outdoor dining, 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, approval is required 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. The private sector may reopen; however, employees must work on a rotation basis according to their employers.

• Visits to cinemas are prohibited, except drive-in cinemas.

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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.