Guyana
Visa
No visa needed for citizens of The Netherlands.
Arrival
Moleson Creek, from Suriname, 2016-11-04
Total procedure took about 90 minutes. No luggage check although we filled in to have fruits/vegetables. We got a TIP for 30 days, so no need to go to Customs in Georgetown. You have to buy the TIP form (USD 1 or GYD equivalent). We were asked for an IDP. A copy of the relevant pages was accepted when we explained that the original was stolen and after we showed the police report. It was the first time in over 2 years traveling that it was questioned if the vehicle documents were genuine (we alsways use a good copy). There are money changers outside the building, but you can reach Georgetown without local money. The bridge near New Amsterdam has only a toll for traffic towards Suriname.
Steps:
- Fill in immigration and customs forms
- Have passport stamped. Passports are collected by an official
- Wait for passport to be handed back
- Hand in Customs form
- Buy and complete TIP form
- Have TIP stamped
- Have vehicle inspected by Customs
- Have all documents checked at police stationxaround the corner.
Departure
Lethem, to Brazil, 2016-11-14
Immigration was busy and chaotic with people entering, but we got our exit stamp immediately. Nobody was interested in our TIP.
Carnet
Not needed 30 day TIP provided at the border.
Insurance
Parsasco.
Money
Some ATM's in Georgetown (Scotia Bank), few outside. Not much use of credit cards. USD accepted almost anywhere, the exchange rate is fixed.
Diesel
Much more expensive than Suriname, therefore we didn't tank in Guyana.
Corruption
No incidents.
Roads
Coastal road from Suriname to Georgetown is good, but busy (it is one long village). The road between Linden and Lethem is dirt and expecially the northern part is badwith msny holes.
Other
Guyana is an expensive country for tourists. Expect to pay 3 or 4 times as much as you would pay in Suriname for a similar activity.
No visa needed for citizens of The Netherlands.
Arrival
Moleson Creek, from Suriname, 2016-11-04
Total procedure took about 90 minutes. No luggage check although we filled in to have fruits/vegetables. We got a TIP for 30 days, so no need to go to Customs in Georgetown. You have to buy the TIP form (USD 1 or GYD equivalent). We were asked for an IDP. A copy of the relevant pages was accepted when we explained that the original was stolen and after we showed the police report. It was the first time in over 2 years traveling that it was questioned if the vehicle documents were genuine (we alsways use a good copy). There are money changers outside the building, but you can reach Georgetown without local money. The bridge near New Amsterdam has only a toll for traffic towards Suriname.
Steps:
- Fill in immigration and customs forms
- Have passport stamped. Passports are collected by an official
- Wait for passport to be handed back
- Hand in Customs form
- Buy and complete TIP form
- Have TIP stamped
- Have vehicle inspected by Customs
- Have all documents checked at police stationxaround the corner.
Departure
Lethem, to Brazil, 2016-11-14
Immigration was busy and chaotic with people entering, but we got our exit stamp immediately. Nobody was interested in our TIP.
Carnet
Not needed 30 day TIP provided at the border.
Insurance
Parsasco.
Money
Some ATM's in Georgetown (Scotia Bank), few outside. Not much use of credit cards. USD accepted almost anywhere, the exchange rate is fixed.
Diesel
Much more expensive than Suriname, therefore we didn't tank in Guyana.
Corruption
No incidents.
Roads
Coastal road from Suriname to Georgetown is good, but busy (it is one long village). The road between Linden and Lethem is dirt and expecially the northern part is badwith msny holes.
Other
Guyana is an expensive country for tourists. Expect to pay 3 or 4 times as much as you would pay in Suriname for a similar activity.
