Guyana Travel Advisory 2026
Current U.S. State Department advisory
Level 3: Reconsider Travel
Avoid travel due to serious risks to safety and security. The State Department recommends reconsidering any trip. Advisory as of May 11, 2025.
Official source: travel.state.gov
US vs UK: how the advice compares
🇺🇸 United States — travel.state.gov
Level 3 of 4 · as of May 11, 2025
🇬🇧 United Kingdom — FCDO (GOV.UK)
No overall travel warning
Last updated December 30, 2025 · gov.uk advice
Latest UK update note: “Updated information on health risks and healthcare in Guyana (‘Health’ page).”
See all countries where the two governments disagree on the US vs UK comparison page.
Advisory level timeline
May 11, 2025 — current
Level 3: Reconsider Travel
Latest official advisory as captured in our snapshot.
No advisory level changes recorded for Guyana since we began tracking in July 2026. We log every future change here, with dates and official change notes.
Is Guyana safe? What the official advisory says
Reissued after periodic review with minor changes.
Reconsider travel to Guyana due to crime .
Country Summary: Violent crime, including murder and armed robbery, is common, especially at night. Local police often lack the resources to respond effectively to serious criminal incidents.
Read the country information page for additional information on travel to Guyana.
Condensed from the official State Department advisory of May 11, 2025 — read the full advisory before you travel.
Guyana travel advisory FAQ
What is the current travel advisory level for Guyana?
As of May 11, 2025, the U.S. State Department rates Guyana at Level 3: Reconsider Travel. Avoid travel due to serious risks to safety and security. The State Department recommends reconsidering any trip.
What does Level 3 mean?
Level 3 (Reconsider Travel) — Avoid travel due to serious risks to safety and security. The State Department recommends reconsidering any trip.
When did the Guyana travel advisory last change?
The current advisory was published on May 11, 2025. No level changes have been recorded since we began tracking in July 2026 — this page will log every future change.
Does the UK government agree with the US advisory for Guyana?
The UK Foreign Office (FCDO) position: No overall travel warning (last updated December 30, 2025). The US and UK use different systems — the US assigns a 1–4 level, while the UK either advises against travel (entirely or in part) or issues no overall warning.
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