No, you do not need a visa to travel to Guyana from Barbados.

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Essential Guyana information

Capital : Georgetown

French Guiana is an overseas department and region of France located in South America. It is known for its dense Amazon rainforest and the Guiana Space Centre in Kourou. It is a unique territory with a young and multicultural population.

Weather in Georgetown

Updated : 2026-07-24 00:15 ⟳

25.4°C

Partly cloudy

Feels like : 28.4°C

Humidity : 94%

Practical travel information

Population : 295,385

Languages :

Français
Créole guyanais
Ndyuka

Currency : € (Euro)

Continent : South America

Area : 83,534 km²

Coordinates : Lat: 6.81, Lng: -58.16

Government : Territorial Collectivity of French Guiana (region and department)

National day : 14 July - Bastille Day

Essential preparations

Timezone : America/Cayenne

Calling code : +594

Internet domain : .gy

Tap water : unsafe

Driving : Right

Tipping : not mandatory, round up the bill

Emergency numbers :

Police : 17
Ambulance : 15
Fire brigade : 18

Electricity : 220V / 50Hz / Plugs : Type C, Type D

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Frequently asked questions

Do you need a visa to travel to Guyana from Barbados?▾

No. Travellers from Barbados can enter Guyana without a visa for a tourist stay (allowed duration: 180 days).

What other visa types exist for Guyana?▾

Depending on the purpose of stay, Guyana offers among others: Work visa, Business visa.

Data verified on 23/07/2026

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