🇬🇾 Guyana · Employer-sponsored work
Employment Visa on Arrival — requirements, costs & how to apply
Who is eligible
| Minimum monthly income | €1,744 |
| Minimum annual salary | GYD 24,000 |
| Proof of savings | €4,359 |
| Minimum investment | €13,077 |
| Job offer | Required |
| Employer sponsor | Required |
| Age range | 18–35 |
Costs
| Application / consular fee | €436 |
Duration & renewal
Initial stay: 24 months.
Who can apply
Open to all nationalities.
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
- Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://moha.gov.gy/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/REQUIREMENTS-FOR-EMPLOYMENT-VISA-ON-ARRIVAL.pdf.
- Typical processing: ~5 days.
Frequently asked
How much income do I need?
You must show €1,744.
Sources & verification
Every figure on this page is taken from an official government source and dated. Nothing is inferred.
“Upon receipt of approval, payments of GYD $28,700 or USD $140 MUST be made.”
“12. The Vacancy that the applicant will be filling, MUST be advertised in the newspapers for three (3) consecutive months and a copy of the advertisement should be included in the application. 13. Copy of Contract signed between the employer and employee”
“4. Copy of sponsor's passport bio-data page or ID Card 5. One passport-size photographs for applicant and Sponsor 6. Copy of Business Registration 7. Copy of Income Tax receipts 8. Copy of NIS receipts”
“Applicants must be at least 18 years old.”
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Informational only, not legal or immigration advice. Requirements change — always confirm on the official government source linked above before applying. Last verified 2026-06-24.