FCO Travel Advice for - Guyana

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  • Most visits to Guyana are trouble-free. Twelve British nationals required consular assistance in Guyana in the period April 2011 - March 2012. See Consular assistance statistics.

  • Crime levels are high. You should take sensible precautions to protect yourself and your belongings. See Crime.

  • There have been robberies on the road to the international airport in Georgetown at night. Cars have been stopped at gun point, and false police roadblocks have been set up. You should avoid travelling on this road at night. See Crime.

  • There is a low threat from terrorism. See Terrorism.

  • Take out comprehensive travel and medical insurance before you travel.
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