Passports

A. Requirements Applying for a New Passport

Eligibility

Persons of Guyanese citizenship (whether by birth, descent, registration, or naturalization) is eligible for a Guyana passport.
Persons who are in possession of expired passports or whose passports have less than six (6) months validity for international travel must apply for a new passport
Persons whose passports are lost, stolen or damaged.

General Information

Passports are valid for five (5) years and are NOT RENEWABLE.
Application form (Form A) can be downloaded from the Guyana Police Force’s website.
Applicants must ensure that the application form is completed correctly and submitted with all relevant supporting documents (originals and two copies of supporting documents).
Applications for children under eighteen (18) years must be accompanied by a No Objection letter from the absent parent. The letter must indicate that they have no objection to the parent applying for the passport OR the person making the application MUST produce documentation attesting to guardianship. The letter must indicate that the child is in the custody of either parent making the representation, to apply for and uplift the passport for the child or that the applicant is the guardian of the child. Other guardians are required to present their legal guardianship.
Previous passport must be submitted to effect cancellation. When the old passport is cancelled, it will be returned to the applicant. Visa and other stamps are not cancelled.

Processing Time

Completed applications are sent to Guyana for processing which can take approximately six (6) to eight (8) weeks. Replacing lost and damaged passports can take up to 3 months.

B. Guidelines for Completing the Passport Application Form

Important Information

Ensure that all relevant sections are completed legibly and correctly in BLOCK CAPITALS.
Ensure that the name that the applicant wishes to be recorded in the passport corresponds with that on the application form and any supporting documents
Ensure that the signature in the designated box on page 2 does not touch its borders. Applicants can also sign along the margin on page 1 of the application form. Please also ensure that the declaration is signed, all signatures must correspond.
Submit all supporting documents and copies along with the application.
Persons in possession of Non-Machine-Readable passport are required to provide additional proof of identity (copy of another passport in their name, or a statutory declaration from a sibling confirming the applicant’s identity along with their identification (birth certificate and passport).
First time applicants and holders of Non-Machine Readable passport would need a suitable reference/recommender to complete Section 7 of the form.

Note

C. What Documents do I need to apply for a new Machine Readable Passport (MRP)

If the information is the same as that on your current MRP (Blue Passport)

Completed application form (blank forms can be downloaded from online or uplifted from the Consulate General, follow the guidelines outlined above) and submit to the Consulate together with:

Current Guyana passport and two copies of the bio-data page.
Two (2) identical coloured photographs (not larger than 45×35 mm/1.77×1.38 inches or smaller than 32×26 mm/1.26×1.01 in) and must have been taken within the last 3 months.
Two copies of your Guyana Birth Certificate/Registration Document.
One (1) copy of the completed application form
Payment of TT$550 in cash for new passport, TT$800 for lost/stolen/damaged passports.

If the information differs from that of your current MRP (Blue Passport), for example changed by marriage or deed poll

Complete the application form and submit to the Consulate General together with the original and two (2) legible photocopy of the document which supports the change in information. These may include:

Registered Deed Poll/Legal Name Change document. If the applicant does not have a Guyana registered Deed Poll, it is acceptable to submit a Deed Poll that has been enrolled or registered with the competent state authority in the country of residence.
Marriage Certificate and/or Divorce Decree, Birth Certificate of spouse (for married women including widows and women whose marriages have been terminated).
Adoption Certificate
Citizenship Certificate (See Section 4 (B) of Application Form)
Payment of TT$550 in cash for new passport, TT$800 for lost/stolen/damaged passports
Any other supporting document/s

D. Applicants Under the Age of 18 Years

Applications for children under 18 years of age can be made and submitted by one parent. In cases where either parent is unavailable, an Affidavit from a Notary Public is required. The Affidavit must indicate that the child/children is/are in the custody of either parent making the representation, to apply for and uplift the passport for the child/children, or that the applicant is the guardian of the child.

Valid supporting documents and identification must be supplied along with the application form, together with the documents outlined at C or D above, whichever is applicable.

If a Deed Poll have changed the child’s name, the original of this document must be presented along with two (2) copies.

E. Lost, Stolen or Damaged Passports

Requirements to be Submitted

Original Certificate of Birth, Registration or Naturalization Certificate as applicable
Original notarized affidavit outlining the circumstances under which the passport was lost. This can be done at the Consulate General for a fee of TT$200.
A Police Report which would indicate the circumstances of the lost.
Completed application form together with all necessary requirements (except the Passport) as outlined at C or D as applicable
For damaged passport – the damaged passport along with an affidavit signed before a Justice of the Peace, Notary Public of Commissioner of Oaths to Affidavits outlining the circumstances under which the passport was damaged (can be done at the Consulate General).
Fee of TT$800.
Copy of completed application form together with a copy of all supporting documents.
Copy of Identification document (one of the following - Bio data page of another passport, Drivers Licence or a statutory declaration from a sibling confirming identity and a copy of the bio-data page of their passport and birth certificate)

F. Naturalised Citizens of Guyana

An applicant who is Guyanese by Naturalisation must produce the Original Certificate of Naturalisation along with two (2) copies, as well as the documents outlined at C or D above (whichever may be applicable).

Naturalised citizens of Guyana who may have lost their Naturalisation certificate are asked to contact the Ministry of Home Affairs, Department of Citizenship, and Immigration on telephone number +592 227 1193 to ascertain how you may obtain a replacement.

G. Registered Citizens of Guyana

An applicant who is Guyanese by Registration must produce the Original Certificate of Registration along with two (2) copies as well as the documents outlined at C above.

H. Overseas Born Citizens of Guyana

An applicant who is Guyanese by Descent (children born overseas to Guyanese parent(s)), must first be registered before they can obtain a New Guyana Passport.

In instances where an applicant may be in possession of/or previously issued a Guyana Passport, if he/she is not in possession of a Registration Certificate or was never registered, they would not be able to obtain a new passport unless the Registration is completed.

Persons whose overseas births were never registered with Guyana can do so at the Consulate General.

I. Adopted Guyanese

An applicant who is an adopted child must produce the Certificate of Adoption and documents indicating any name change, along with the documents required at C above.

J. Guidelines for Passport Photographs

Photographs must satisfy the following criteria:

Dimensions of the finished photo are correct (minimum 32x26mm, maximum 45x35mm).
Clarity and contrast are correct, proper exposure (no washout)
No shadows or glare from improper lighting, glasses, or jewellery.
Background must be plain white (no shadows), coloured clothing
Neutral expression (No smile, gaping mouth, or frown)
No head piece or hair covering (except for those worn for religious purposes and only if the full facial features are clearly visible).
No sunglasses
Eyes, Ears, full facial features are clearly visible.
Studs/Earring/s not accepted on male applicants’ pictures.
Applicants’ shoulders, upper arms and chest must be covered.

K. Guidelines for Submitting Applications by Post

Applications and supporting documents can be submitted by post to the Consulate General of Guyana, 10 Wainwright Street, St Clair.
Applicants submitting applications by post are required to submit with their application a registered self-addressed envelope for the return of their passport and documents or TT$200 postage fee.
It is the responsibility of the applicant to make a note of the tracking number of the self-addressed return envelopes.

Reminders

To avoid unnecessary delays, applicants are strongly encouraged to read the guidelines outlined for completing and submitting applications.
Particular attention should be given to the photograph requirements, supporting documents to accompany application, names on Birth/Marriage/Adoption certificates.
All applications should be submitted in duplicate along with two copies of each supporting document. Persons not in possession of the requisite copies will be required to pay an additional charge for each page to be copied.
The Guyana Consulate General will not be responsible for any delays if applicants fail to read the guidelines for completing their application and the failure to submit the required supporting documents.
Application forms can be downloaded from the forms section of the website.