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STATE DEPARTMENT TRAVEL INFORMATION - Guyana
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Guyana - Consular Information Sheet
 October 19, 1995

Country Description:  Guyana is a developing nation.  Except for
hotels in the capital city of Georgetown, tourist facilities are not
fully developed.  Road conditions throughout the country are poor.

Entry Requirements:  Valid passports are required for all U.S.
citizens to enter Guyana.  Dual nationals must have a U.S. passport
to depart Guyana for the U.S.  Unlike the rest of the Caribbean, a
naturalization certificate or birth certificate does not fulfill
immigration or boarding requirements for departure from Guyana.  On
arrival, all visitors are granted a 30-day stay.  Extensions of stay
may be obtained from the Ministry of Home Affairs at 6 Brickdam,
Georgetown, Guyana.  The extension must then be noted in the
visitor's passport by the Central Immigration Office located on Camp
Road, Georgetown, Guyana.  Travelers for other than tourism purposes
should also check in with the Ministry of Home Affairs if they
require additional information about Guyana's immigration
requirements for work permits and extended stays.   For other
information, travelers may consult the Embassy of Guyana at 2490
Tracy Place, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20008, tel.:  [phone] or
the Consulate General in New York City.

Medical Facilities:  Medical care is available for minor medical
problems, but emergency care and major medical care requiring a
hospital stay are very limited due to a lack of specialists,
diagnostic aids and poor sanitary conditions in most medical
facilities.  Travelers are advised to bring prescription medicine
sufficient for their length of stay and should be aware that
Guyana's humid climate may affect some items.  Prescription medicine
(mainly generic) has now become available.  Doctors and hospitals
often expect immediate cash payment for health services.  U.S.
medical insurance is not always valid outside the U.S.  In some
instances, supplemental medical insurance with specific overseas
coverage has proved useful, particularly when a medical evacuation
is necessary.

For additional health information, the traveler may contact the
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's international travelers
hotline at [phone] or the CDC fax information service at
[phone].

Crime Information:  Crimes against people and property have become
commonplace.  Foreigners in particular are viewed as wealthy targets
of opportunity.  Crimes of violence are primarily confined to
Georgetown and the other more populated areas of Guyana.  Most
crimes occur in the major business and shopping districts of
Georgetown, in and around the two major indoor/outdoor markets of
Stabroek and Bourda, and in the vicinity of the two major hotels
most frequented by tourists and other foreigners (Tower and Forte
Crest).  The area adjacent to the seawall in Georgetown is usually
deserted and therefore dangerous except early in the morning and in
the late afternoon when it is frequented by people walking or
jogging.  Burglary from vehicles is common, but is very low from
rooms at the major hotels.  Police are cooperative but largely
ineffective.  U.S. visitors who suffer criminal assaults are
encouraged to contact the police as well as the Consular Section of
the U.S. Embassy (or the duty officer after hours) for advice and
assistance.

In addition to money, thieves seek U.S. passports and Alien
Registration Cards.  The loss or theft of a U.S. passport overseas
should be reported to the local police and the nearest U.S. embassy
or consulate.  U.S. citizens should be prepared to present evidence
of citizenship and identity as well as a letter from Guyana
Immigration showing entry into the country with a U.S. passport in
addition to a police report.  U.S. citizens may refer to the
Department of State's pamphlet "A Safe Trip Abroad," which provides
useful information on guarding valuables and protecting personal
security while traveling abroad.  Both this pamphlet and "Tips for
Travelers to Central and South America" are available from the
Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office,
Washington, D.C. 20402.

Other Information: Some visitors wish to take a tropical bird back
to the U.S.  Many birds are protected species, and quarantine space
must be obtained in advance from the U.S. Department of
Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS).
Proof that space has been reserved for the bird in the U.S. must be
presented to the Guyana Ministry of Agriculture before permission
for export will be given.  This process takes some time, so it is
unlikely that a temporary traveler will be able to complete the
paperwork during a short visit to Guyana.

Drug Penalties:  U.S. citizens are subject to the laws of the
country in which they are traveling.  Criminal penalties for
possession, use and dealing with illegal drugs are strict, even for
small amounts.  Convicted offenders can expect lengthy jail
sentences and proportionately high fines charged as court costs.

Civil Aviation Oversight:  In January 1994, the U.S. Federal
Aviation Administration assessed Guyana's Civil Aviation Authority
as in compliance with international aviation safety oversight
standards for Guyanese carriers operating to and from the U.S.
However, during its assessment, the FAA noted that Guyana's
operations to destinations other than the U.S. are not provided a
similar level of safety oversight.  For further information,
travelers may contact the Department of Transportation at
1-800-322-7873.

Embassy Location/Registration:  U.S. citizens may register with the
Consular Section of the U.S. Embassy located at 99-100 Young and
Duke Streets, Kingston, Georgetown; telephone [phone].  The
Consular Section's entrance is on Duke Street.  Office hours Monday
through Friday are 8:00 am to 4:30 pm.  For emergencies after hours,
weekends and holidays, call (592-2) 57-963.  U.S. citizens may
obtain updated information on travel and security within Guyana upon
request when they register at the U.S. Embassy.

No. 95-131

This replaces the Consular Information Sheet dated September 7,
1994 to update information on entry requirements, medical facilities
and crime information and to amend the Consular Section's hours.


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STATE DEPARTMENT TRAVEL INFORMATION - Guyana
============================================================
Guyana - Consular Information Sheet
 October 19, 1995

Country Description:  Guyana is a developing nation.  Except for
hotels in the capital city of Georgetown, tourist facilities are not
fully developed.  Road conditions throughout the country are poor.

Entry Requirements:  Valid passports are required for all U.S.
citizens to enter Guyana.  Dual nationals must have a U.S. passport
to depart Guyana for the U.S.  Unlike the rest of the Caribbean, a
naturalization certificate or birth certificate does not fulfill
immigration or boarding requirements for departure from Guyana.  On
arrival, all visitors are granted a 30-day stay.  Extensions of stay
may be obtained from the Ministry of Home Affairs at 6 Brickdam,
Georgetown, Guyana.  The extension must then be noted in the
visitor's passport by the Central Immigration Office located on Camp
Road, Georgetown, Guyana.  Travelers for other than tourism purposes
should also check in with the Ministry of Home Affairs if they
require additional information about Guyana's immigration
requirements for work permits and extended stays.   For other
information, travelers may consult the Embassy of Guyana at 2490
Tracy Place, N.W., Washington, D.C. 20008, tel.:  [phone] or
the Consulate General in New York City.

Medical Facilities:  Medical care is available for minor medical
problems, but emergency care and major medical care requiring a
hospital stay are very limited due to a lack of specialists,
diagnostic aids and poor sanitary conditions in most medical
facilities.  Travelers are advised to bring prescription medicine
sufficient for their length of stay and should be aware that
Guyana's humid climate may affect some items.  Prescription medicine
(mainly generic) has now become available.  Doctors and hospitals
often expect immediate cash payment for health services.  U.S.
medical insurance is not always valid outside the U.S.  In some
instances, supplemental medical insurance with specific overseas
coverage has proved useful, particularly when a medical evacuation
is necessary.

For additional health information, the traveler may contact the
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's international travelers
hotline at [phone] or the CDC fax information service at
[phone].

Crime Information:  Crimes against people and property have become
commonplace.  Foreigners in particular are viewed as wealthy targets
of opportunity.  Crimes of violence are primarily confined to
Georgetown and the other more populated areas of Guyana.  Most
crimes occur in the major business and shopping districts of
Georgetown, in and around the two major indoor/outdoor markets of
Stabroek and Bourda, and in the vicinity of the two major hotels
most frequented by tourists and other foreigners (Tower and Forte
Crest).  The area adjacent to the seawall in Georgetown is usually
deserted and therefore dangerous except early in the morning and in
the late afternoon when it is frequented by people walking or
jogging.  Burglary from vehicles is common, but is very low from
rooms at the major hotels.  Police are cooperative but largely
ineffective.  U.S. visitors who suffer criminal assaults are
encouraged to contact the police as well as the Consular Section of
the U.S. Embassy (or the duty officer after hours) for advice and
assistance.

In addition to money, thieves seek U.S. passports and Alien
Registration Cards.  The loss or theft of a U.S. passport overseas
should be reported to the local police and the nearest U.S. embassy
or consulate.  U.S. citizens should be prepared to present evidence
of citizenship and identity as well as a letter from Guyana
Immigration showing entry into the country with a U.S. passport in
addition to a police report.  U.S. citizens may refer to the
Department of State's pamphlet "A Safe Trip Abroad," which provides
useful information on guarding valuables and protecting personal
security while traveling abroad.  Both this pamphlet and "Tips for
Travelers to Central and South America" are available from the
Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office,
Washington, D.C. 20402.

Other Information: Some visitors wish to take a tropical bird back
to the U.S.  Many birds are protected species, and quarantine space
must be obtained in advance from the U.S. Department of
Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS).
Proof that space has been reserved for the bird in the U.S. must be
presented to the Guyana Ministry of Agriculture before permission
for export will be given.  This process takes some time, so it is
unlikely that a temporary traveler will be able to complete the
paperwork during a short visit to Guyana.

Drug Penalties:  U.S. citizens are subject to the laws of the
country in which they are traveling.  Criminal penalties for
possession, use and dealing with illegal drugs are strict, even for
small amounts.  Convicted offenders can expect lengthy jail
sentences and proportionately high fines charged as court costs.

Civil Aviation Oversight:  In January 1994, the U.S. Federal
Aviation Administration assessed Guyana's Civil Aviation Authority
as in compliance with international aviation safety oversight
standards for Guyanese carriers operating to and from the U.S.
However, during its assessment, the FAA noted that Guyana's
operations to destinations other than the U.S. are not provided a
similar level of safety oversight.  For further information,
travelers may contact the Department of Transportation at
1-800-322-7873.

Embassy Location/Registration:  U.S. citizens may register with the
Consular Section of the U.S. Embassy located at 99-100 Young and
Duke Streets, Kingston, Georgetown; telephone [phone].  The
Consular Section's entrance is on Duke Street.  Office hours Monday
through Friday are 8:00 am to 4:30 pm.  For emergencies after hours,
weekends and holidays, call (592-2) 57-963.  U.S. citizens may
obtain updated information on travel and security within Guyana upon
request when they register at the U.S. Embassy.

No. 95-131

This replaces the Consular Information Sheet dated September 7,
1994 to update information on entry requirements, medical facilities
and crime information and to amend the Consular Section's hours.


----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- ----- -----
The "[e-mail]" mailing list is the official Internet and
BITNET distribution point for the U.S. State Department Travel Warnings and
Consular Information Sheets.  To unsubscribe, send a message containing the
word "unsubscribe" to:    [e-mail]

Archives of past "travel-advisories" postings are available at the URL:
"http://www.stolaf.edu/network/travel-advisories.html" or via Gopher:
gopher.stolaf.edu, Internet Resources/US-State-Department-Travel-Advisories
.