Anguilla has joined a list of countries to lift the visa requirement for Guyanese who wish to travel to that country. This came into effect on June 24, 2024, following a decision by the Executive Council, a release from the office of that country’s Minister of Home Affairs stated.
In addition, Colombian Nationals can also travel to Anguilla, visa-free.
“This means that effective immediately these persons will no longer be required to apply for a visa prior to entering Anguilla. This move is in keeping in with the Government of Anguilla’s commitment to fostering and strengthening the relationship with regional and international counterparts and developing a more sustainable migration policy,” the release stated.
The Anguilla Government stated that the removal of these visa requirements marks a significant step towards improving bilateral relations, encouraging tourism, and facilitating business development.
Further, the release stated that the recent announcement is in keeping with the United Kingdom which has removed the visa restrictions imposed on nationals of Guyana and Colombia on November 9, 2022.
Currently. Guyana passport holders can travel without a visa to 89 countries including, Brazil, Colombia, Dominican Republic, Ghana, Ireland, Malaysia, Panama, Philippines, South Africa, and Suriname.
Back in September 2023, Guyana and the Maldives inked an agreement that would see Guyanese travelling to that country without a visa.
The Visa Requirements Agreement will facilitate visa-free travel of citizens of both countries. The agreement allows for the exemption of visas for single or multiple entry for both countries’ nationals, for a period of 30 days.
In July 2023, the Henley Passport Index ranked the Guyana passport at number 59, with access to 88 visa-free destinations – an improvement from the number 64 ranking in 2022.
Guyana ties in the 59th spot with Jamaica and Bahrain but outperforms nations like Suriname, which is ranked 65; China, which came in at 63 and India, which is at the 80th position.
The Henley Passport Index is the original, authoritative ranking of all the world’s passports according to the number of destinations their holders can access without a prior visa. The index is based on exclusive data from the International Air Transport Association (IATA) – the largest, most accurate travel information database – and enhanced by Henley & Partners’ research team.
Meanwhile, the Guyana passport is only projected to grow stronger as the Government forges deeper partnerships with nations around the world.
In November 2022, the United Kingdom Government lifted the visa requirement for Guyanese passport holders. Reports are that Guyana is already in talks with Italy and Mexico on the possibility of visa-free travel. Additionally, the Government had reported that at least five European countries have agreed to support Guyana’s bid for visa-free travel to Schengen countries.
