Visa-free access to UK unveiled

President Irfaan Ali (right) and UK High Commissioner Jane Miller at yesterday’s press conference (Office of the President photo)

The United Kingdom yesterday said that from November 9th, holders of Guyanese passports will be allowed visa-free entry for up to six months for business and leisure.

“Today is a historic day for the UK/Guyana relations and I am delighted to inform you that as of the 9th November [2022],  those with a valid Guyanese passport can visit the UK visa-free,” British High Commissioner to Guyana, Jane Miller announced at a joint press conference with President Irfaan Ali at her Bel Air Gardens  residence. 

Persons seeking long stays or to study and work would require the requisite visas and have to go through the current processes for those. Prospective leisure and business visitors were reminded by Deputy UK High Commissioner, Omasan Judy Kpogho that “like anywhere else, you will still need to clear the immigration.”