Guyana: Increased Scrutiny of Support Letters Submitted by Visa-on-Arrival Applicants

Immigration authorities in Guyana have been requiring foreign nationals applying for Visitor Visas-on-Arrival (VVOA) to submit an invitation letter from the inviting entity/sponsor in Guyana that describes the activities that the foreign national will perform and the specific period the foreign national expects to stay in Guyana. Previously, an invitation letter stating the personal information of the foreign national and the expected date of entry to Guyana sufficed. The change affects visa nationals, who must obtain a VVOA for short business trips. Employers and foreign nationals should ensure that the invitation letter meets the formalities established by the authorities to avoid refusals of VVOA applications.