🇬🇾 Guyana · Employer-sponsored work

Employment Visa on Arrival — requirements, costs & how to apply

Official source Updated 2026-06-24 · Government page ↗

Who is eligible

Minimum monthly income€1,744
Minimum annual salaryGYD 24,000
Proof of savings€4,359
Minimum investment€13,077
Job offerRequired
Employer sponsorRequired
Age range18–35

Costs

Application / consular fee€436

Duration & renewal

Initial stay: 24 months.

Who can apply

Open to all nationalities.

How to apply

  1. Confirm you meet the eligibility above.
  2. Gather documents and apply via the official portal: https://moha.gov.gy/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/REQUIREMENTS-FOR-EMPLOYMENT-VISA-ON-ARRIVAL.pdf.
  3. 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.

Minimum annual salary

“Upon receipt of approval, payments of GYD $28,700 or USD $140 MUST be made.”

Job offer

“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”

Employer sponsor

“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”

Age range

“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.

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