Basics
Sockets & plugs
Guyana uses 120/240V, 60Hz with sockets and plugs Type A, Type B, Type D and Type G.
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Money
Currency
Guyana uses the Guyanese dollar (symbol: $), code GYD.
Banknotes come in denominations of 5000, 1000, 500, 100 and 20 dollars. Dollar is subdivided into 100 cents. Coins come in denominations of 10, 5 and 1 dollars.
Tipping
Tipping is quite common in Guyana and it's good etiquette to leave one. How much money you leave depends on the service and how happy you were with it. Receipts might sometimes include a service charge.
ATMs
Automatic teller machines (local name: ATM) are rare in Guyana. Your best bet is to look for them in large cities and community places.
You do not need a chip & PIN card to use an ATM — your standard magnetic card will work fine.
Communications
Internet
Internet speed in Guyana is on average 2.7 Mbps.
WiFi coverage in Guyana is low. It is not as easy to find one.
Mobile phone
Guyana uses GSM mobile networks GSM 900 and GSM 1800.
If you don't want to buy SIM card in Guyana upon arrival, make sure to check the roaming charges with your telecom provider before your departure so there are no surprises when you return home.
Dial code
To call Guyana, dial +, then 592 (the country code for Guyana), then the area code and the local number.
For local calls within Guyana, start with the area code. In the case above area code is 218 .
Health & safety
LGBTIQ+
Homosexual practices are illegal in Guyana. Offenders may be imprisoned for life.
Same-sex marriage is illegal.
Vaccinations
The following vaccinations listed for this country are recommended for your protection and to prevent the spread of infectious diseases.
These apply only to select travelers or persons on work assignments.
Travel advisories
Alerts are issued for short-term events we think you should know about when planning travel to a country.
