Guyana Travel Risk Level

Level 3 — Reconsider Travel

Guyana faces an elevated risk from violent crime and crime, with the US State Department issuing a Level 3 advisory. Reissued after periodic review with minor changes.

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Government travel advisories

US State Department

Level 3

Reissued after periodic review with minor changes. Reconsider travel to Guyana due to crime . Country Summary: 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. Read the country information page for additional information on travel to Guyana. If you decide to travel to Guyana: Be extra vigilant when visiting banks or ATMs. Be aware of your surroundings. Avoid walking or driving at night. Do not physically resist any robbery attempt. Do not display signs of wealth, such as wearing expensive watches or jewelry. Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive security messages and make it easier to locate you in an emergency. Review the Country Security Report for Guyana. Visit our website for Travel to High-Risk Areas . Prepare a contingency plan for emergency situations. Review the Traveler’s Checklist . Visit the CDC page for the latest Travel Health Information related to your travel and return to the United States. We highly recommend that you buy insurance before you travel. Check with your travel insurance provider about evacuation assistance, medical insurance, and trip cancellation coverage.

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UK FCDO

Level 1

Before you travel No travel can be guaranteed safe. Read all the advice in this guide. You may also find it helpful to: see general advice for women travellers read our guide on disability and travel abroad see general advice for LGBT+ travellers read about safety for solo and independent travel see advice on volunteering and adventure travel abroad Travel insurance If you choose to travel, research your destinations and get appropriate travel insurance . Insurance should cover your itinerary, planned activities and expenses in an emergency. About FCDO travel advice The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office ( FCDO ) provides advice about risks of travel to help you make informed decisions. Find out more about FCDO travel advice . Get travel advice updates Sign up to get email notifications when this travel advice is updated. Follow FCDO : travel advice on X travel advice on Facebook Travel Aware on Instagram

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Active disaster alerts (GDACS)

No active GDACS disaster events for Guyana at this time.

Health alerts (WHO)

No active WHO health alerts for Guyana at this time.

Global & regional health alerts (WHO)

Cross-border outbreaks and pandemic-scale alerts that affect travellers regardless of destination.

Global · Chikungunya

Chikungunya virus disease- Global situation

2025-10-03T11:25:30Z

Global · Mpox

Broader transmission of mpox due to clade Ib MPXV – Global situation

2025-12-05T19:00:00Z

Global

Seasonal influenza - Global situation

2025-12-10T19:00:00Z

Global

Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus - Global update

2025-12-24T05:38:07Z

Global · Mpox

Mpox: recombinant virus with genomic elements of clades Ib and IIb – Global situation

2026-02-14T19:00:00Z

Frequently asked questions

Is it safe to travel to Guyana?

Guyana is currently assessed at Level 3 (Reconsider Travel) based on US State Department and UK FCDO advisories. Reissued after periodic review with minor changes.

What is the current US State Department travel advisory for Guyana?

The US State Department currently rates Guyana at Level 3 — Reconsider Travel. Reissued after periodic review with minor changes.

What is the current UK FCDO advice for Guyana?

The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office currently advises at Level 1 — Exercise Normal Precautions — for Guyana. Before you travel No travel can be guaranteed safe.