Is It Safe to Travel to Guyana in 2026?
Guyana - Level 3: Reconsider Travel
Last updated: · Source: U.S. Department of State
⚠ Reconsider Travel
The U.S. State Department recommends reconsidering travel to Guyana due to elevated risks. Key factors: crime.
Guyana, officially the Co-operative Republic of Guyana, is a country on the northern coast of South America. Georgetown is the capital of Guyana and is also the country's largest city.
Is It Safe to Travel to Guyana in 2026?
Guyana is currently rated Level 3 — Reconsider Travel by the U.S. Department of State. Violent crime, including murder and armed robbery, is common, especially at night. Local police often lack the resources to respond effectively to serious criminal incidents.
Key concerns cited in the advisory:
- crime
The overall security situation has been worsening recently. Contributing factors: violent crime, including murder and armed robbery, is common, local police often lack the resources to respond effectively to serious criminal incidents.
Traveler Impact
Solo travelers face significant risks from violent crime, particularly armed robbery, especially at night in urban areas like Georgetown.
Business travelers may encounter operational disruptions due to crime but can mitigate risks by staying in secure accommodations and using trusted transportation services.
Families with children should be cautious as violent crime poses a serious threat, and healthcare access outside major cities is limited, increasing risks for children.
Remote workers can find reliable internet in urban areas but should be cautious about personal safety and avoid traveling alone at night.
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of State, the CDC, the World Bank Worldwide Governance Indicators, and Freedom House. All sources are updated regularly and cross-referenced to provide a composite safety picture for Guyana.
▶Safety and Stability Ratings
Threat Severity (0-10 scale)
Guyana has an overall threat severity of 6.7 out of 10. Crime risk is rated 8.0/10, terrorism risk 0.0/10, and kidnapping risk 0.0/10.
Governance Indicators (World Bank, percentile)
Political Stability▶
Measures the likelihood that the government will be destabilized or overthrown by unconstitutional or violent means, including politically-motivated violence and terrorism. Higher percentile means greater stability.
Rule of Law▶
Captures perceptions of the extent to which agents have confidence in and abide by the rules of society, including the quality of contract enforcement, property rights, the police, and the courts, as well as the likelihood of crime and violence.
Control of Corruption▶
Captures perceptions of the extent to which public power is exercised for private gain, including both petty and grand forms of corruption, as well as capture of the state by elites and private interests.
Government Effectiveness▶
Captures perceptions of the quality of public services, the quality of the civil service and the degree of its independence from political pressures, the quality of policy formulation and implementation, and the credibility of the government's commitment to such policies.
Regulatory Quality▶
Captures perceptions of the ability of the government to formulate and implement sound policies and regulations that permit and promote private sector development.
Voice & Accountability▶
Captures perceptions of the extent to which a country's citizens are able to participate in selecting their government, as well as freedom of expression, freedom of association, and a free media.
Data from World Bank Worldwide Governance Indicators (2023).
Freedom Status: Free — scored 73/100 by Freedom House (2024). View full freedom profile →
▶Entry Requirements and Health
Entry Information
Visa
Check embassy for details
Currency
Guyanese Dollar (GYD)
Language
English
Vaccinations
Recommended:
⚠ Malaria Risk: low
Recommended medications: Atovaquone-proguanil, doxycycline, mefloquine, tafenoquine
Active health notices:
- watchGlobal Dengue: 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.
- alertGlobal Measles: 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.
Vaccination data sourced from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Consult a travel health professional before your trip.
Common Questions About Traveling to Guyana
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More Guyana Data
Free — 73/100 on the Freedom House index.
Governance indicators including rule of law, corruption control, and regulatory quality.
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