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title: Canada visa for citizens of Guyana
description: "Citizens of Guyana need a visa for Canada and must apply in person at an embassy or visa centre. Stay up to 180 days. Fee: CA$100. Processing: 15–60 days. Documents checklist and application steps."
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# Canada visa for citizens of Guyana

Citizens of Guyana need a visa for Canada and must apply in person at an embassy or visa centre.

*Verified · last checked 2026-09-05. Policies change. Confirm with the embassy or official visa portal before you travel.*

Application site: https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/visit-canada.html

## Key facts

- **Entry route:** Embassy / VFS · Visitor Visa (Temporary Resident Visa)
- **How to apply:** In-person at an embassy or visa center
- **Maximum stay:** Up to 180 days
- **Entries:** Multiple entry
- **Processing time:** 15–60 days
- **Government fee:** CA$100
- **Passport validity:** At least 6 months
- **Biometrics:** Required
- **Appointment:** Required
- **Interview:** Not required
- **Proof of funds:** Sufficient funds for the stay

## How to apply

1. **Determine eligibility and gather documents** — Check if you need a visa and prepare all required documents
2. **Complete the application form** — Fill out IMM 5257 online or by hand
3. **Pay the visa application fee and biometrics fee** — Pay online via the IRCC website or at the VAC
4. **Book an appointment for biometrics** — Schedule at a Visa Application Centre (VAC) in Guyana
5. **Submit application and biometrics in person** — Visit the VAC with your documents and provide fingerprints and photo
6. **Wait for processing** — Processing time varies; check IRCC website for updates
7. **Collect passport with visa** — If approved, your passport will be returned with the visa sticker

## Documents checklist

- **Valid passport** (Identity): At least one blank page and valid for the duration of stay
- **Completed visa application form (IMM 5257)** (Identity)
- **Two recent passport-sized photographs** (Identity): Meet Canadian photo specifications
- **Proof of financial means** (Financial): Bank statements, pay stubs, or sponsorship letter
- **Travel itinerary** (Travel, optional): Flight and accommodation details if available
- **Letter of invitation (if visiting family/friends)** (Supporting, optional): From host in Canada
- **Employment letter or proof of ties to home country** (Employment): To demonstrate return intention
- **Biometrics fee receipt** (Supporting): Paid online before appointment
- **Visa application fee payment receipt** (Supporting): Paid online or at VAC
- **Additional documents as requested by visa office** (Supporting, optional): May include medical exam or police certificate

## Proof of funds

- **Minimum balance:** Sufficient for stay
- Bank statements
- Pay stubs
- Sponsorship letter

No fixed minimum amount; must cover travel and living expenses

## Good to know

- US permanent residents (Green Card holders) can enter visa-free; this does not apply to Guyanese passport holders.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Incomplete application or missing documents** — Double-check all required documents before submission
- **Insufficient ties to home country** — Provide strong evidence of employment, family, or property in Guyana
- **Criminal inadmissibility** — Disclose any past convictions and provide police certificates if needed

## FAQs

### Do citizens of Guyana need a visa for Canada?

Citizens of Guyana need a visa for Canada and must apply in person at an embassy or visa centre. Visa type: Visitor Visa (Temporary Resident Visa).

### How long can citizens of Guyana stay in Canada?

Up to 180 days.

### How much does the Canada visa cost for citizens of Guyana?

Government fee: CA$100.

### How long does Canada visa processing take?

Typically 15–60 days.

### What documents do citizens of Guyana need for Canada?

Valid passport; Completed visa application form (IMM 5257); Two recent passport-sized photographs; Proof of financial means; Employment letter or proof of ties to home country; Biometrics fee receipt; and 4 more.

### How long must my passport be valid for Canada?

At least 6 months.

### Where do I apply?

Applications go through https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/visit-canada.html. Check that you are on the government's site before you pay.

## Sources

- [canada.ca](https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/visit-canada.html)

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