Guyana Country Profile

Passport
For more details visit Guyana Passport Ranking
  • Passport Grade
    D+
  • Passport Ranking
    118/198
  • Passport Score
    47.5/198
  • Visa-free Countries
    77
  • Visa-required Countries
    121
  • Access to the World's GDP
    15%
  • Access to the World's Surface Area
    35%
  • Access to the World's Population
    21%
  • Access to the Unesco Sites
    24%
Citizenship and Naturalization
Birthright citizenship (Jus Soli)
  • Birthright citizenship (Jus Soli)
    Yes
    Unrestricted: Any child born in the country automatically becomes a citizen.
Naturalization - Standard Conditions
  • Minimum residency period
    6 years
  • Physical presence requirement
  • Language test
    No
  • Need to renounce original citizenship?
    No
  • Can minor children naturalize?
  • Can naturalized parents pass citizenship to a child born abroad?
    Yes
  • Can you lose naturalization due to prolonged absence/ naturalization elsewhere?
Naturalization - Your Spouse is a Citizen
  • Living IN the country: Residency/marriage requirement
    0 years / 0 years
    May apply immediately after marriage.
  • Living ABROAD: Marriage requirement
    N/A
  • Language test
    No
  • Need to renounce original citizenship?
    No
Naturalization - Other Beneficial Provisions
  • Your child is a citizen
  • Citizens of specific countries
"–": The provision has not been analysed.
Taxation
For more details visit Cost of Living
  • Taxation Type
    Residence-based
A tax resident of a country with a RESIDENCE-BASED tax system pays taxes on their WORLDWIDE income. However, if you lose tax residency status there (e.g., by moving out), the country will generally stop taxing you.

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Guyana Overview
  • Region
    North and South America
  • Capital City
    Georgetown
  • Largest City
    Georgetown
  • Currency
    Guyanese dollar
  • Languages
    English
  • Population
    743.7 thousand (165th)
  • Life Expectancy
    71.9 years (162nd)
  • GDP (Nominal)
    $14.8 billion (140th)
  • GDP/Capita
    $19,953 (60th)
Useful Data
For more details visit Cost of Living
  • Cost of Living
    Inexpensive (3/7)
  • Climate
    Average (3/5)
  • Safety
    Dangerous (5/7)
  • Pollution
    Average (3/5)
  • English Proficiency
    Native

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