Guyanese visa for Canadian citizens
A visa is NOT required for Canadian passport holders visiting Guyana for a short-term stay: 90 days.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Canadian citizens to enter Guyana for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | 90 days |
| Evisa | Guyana e-visa for Canadian citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Guyana visa on arrival for Canadian citizens | Not Available | |
Guyana tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Canadian passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Guyana.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from Guyana.
If you are looking for Guyana visa information, such as available types of visas, or how to apply from Canada, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Guyana nearest your place of residence.
- Ottawa: The High Commission of Guyana in Ottawa, Canada (Working hours: Open now. Close in 2 hours 26 minutes)
- Toronto: The Consulate General of Guyana in Toronto, Canada (Working hours: Open now. Close in 2 hours 26 minutes)
Guyana visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Guyana diplomatic mission offices to Canada for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Canada traveling to Guyana from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Canada) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 26,650 | N/A |
| 2009 | 26,396 | -0.95% |
| 2010 | 26,396 | 0.00% |
| 2011 | 24,111 | -8.66% |
| 2012 | 24,873 | 3.16% |
| 2013 | 25,127 | 1.02% |
| 2014 | 24,873 | -1.01% |
| 2015 | 25,381 | 2.04% |
| 2016 | 24,111 | -5.00% |
| 2017 | 25,127 | 4.21% |
| 2018 | 24,873 | -1.01% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Guyana & Canada comparison
Guyana's area is approximately 196,850 km2 (76,004 sq mi), while the area of Canada is approximately 9,093,510 km2 (3,511,022 sq mi). This means Canada is 46.20 times bigger than Guyana.
As of October 2025, Guyana's population is ~805429 people - 38,616,250 fewer people than the population of Canada.
We have highlighted Guyana & Canada’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Guyana | Canada | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 805,429 | 39,421,679 | 38.6 million fewer people live in Guyana than Canada |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 31 | 144 | Guyana has 113 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with Canada. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 47 | 129 | Guyana passport holders visit 82 fewer countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 28 | 469 | Guyanese hosts 441 fewer foreign missions than Canada. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Canada travel to Guyana in one year?
The number of visitors from Canada visiting Guyana in 2018 was approximately 24,873.
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Useful Information
- Georgetown to Ottawa: 6983.51 km (4339.35 mi)
- Travel time: 14 hours 32 minutes
This page was last updated on: October 2025