Guyanese Citizenship - am I eligible?
June 1st, 2006 |
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The Constitution and laws of Guyana provide for the acquisition of Guyanese citizenship by four means:
Birth
Descent
Naturalisation and
Registration
A person is a Guyanese citizen if he/she is born in Guyana . Such person is eligible for a Republic of Guyana passport and all other privileges given to any Guyanese.
A person born outside of Guyana is a citizen of Guyana at the date of his birth if at that date his father or his mother is a citizen of Guyana. Such persons are not required to meet residency requirements; the birth must be registered by the parents as an overseas birth registration upon which the parents can apply for a Republic of Guyana passport for the child.
A person is eligible for Guyanese citizenship by naturalization and must show that he is ordinarily resident in Guyana and has been so resident throughout the period of five years immediately preceding his application, that he is of good character and that he intends to reside in Guyana. On approval, the person will be granted a Certificate of Naturalisation and will have to take the oath of allegiance to Guyana.
A person who marries a Guyanese citizen is also eligible to apply to be registered as a Guyanese citizen having met all the legal requirements i.e. having legally entered the country and having been legally in Guyana. Unlike persons applying for naturalization who must fulfill a specific number of years of residency, there is no such requirement in this case.
Persons can also apply to be registered as Guyanese citizens if they are citizens of a Commonwealth country as stated in the Constitution of Guyana or a citizen of the Republic of Ireland. The person must show that he has been ordinarily resident in Guyana or has been in the service of the Government of Guyana or has had partly such residence and partly such service, throughout the period of five years ending with the date of his application.
It should be noted that in the interests of national security or public policy, the Minister of Home Affairs may refuse to register or naturalise a person as a citizen of Guyana.
Guyanese citizenship cannot be obtained by any other means other than those stated above.
As such, persons are urged to be wary of internet schemers or any other fraudulent persons, who offer any other means of obtaining Guyanese citizenship and a Guyanese passport. It is advised that the Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration Support Services Section, be contacted for assistance with respect to any inquires on citizenship maters.
Please contact the Ministry of Home Affairs with specific questions of queries:
Ministry of Home Affairs
60 Brickdam
Stabroek
Georgetown, Guyana
Telephone & Fax Contact Information:
Main Number…………………………………….226-2444
Switchboard……………………………………..226-2445
Minister………………………………………..225-7270
Minister Fax…………………………………..227-4806
Permanent Secretary………………………..225-6221
Principal Assistant Secretary Admin……….226-4881
Administrative Division………………………226-2444
226-2445
226-1717
Principal Assistant Secretary Finance……225-4353
Finance Division…………………………….226-2444
226-2445
226-1717
Senior Personnel Officer……………………227-8915
Personnel Division…………………………..226-2444
226-2445
226-1717
Security Policy Co-ordinator……………….226-2221
Security Policy Co-ordinator Fax………….225-3893
Head Public Sector Security……………….227-4712
CICAD Drug Consultant……………………..226-9633
Research & Planning………………………..226-2444
226-2445
226-1717
223-7441
Permanent Secretary Fax…………………226-2740
Head Immigration Support Service………223-7867
Parole Board………………………………..225-1851
June 7th, 2006 at 7:26 am (#)
how do i apply for a guyana passport.
I am an american citizen but was born in guyana
June 7th, 2006 at 11:58 pm (#)
Debbie please contact the Embassy in NY or the Consulate in New York
GUYANA EMBASSY - WASHINGTON, D.C., USA
2490 Tracy Place N.W
Washington, D.C. 20008
Tel: 202-265-6900/1; 202-265-3834
Fax: 202-232-1297
GUYANA PERMANENT MISSION TO THE UNITED NATIONS
801 2nd Ave #501
New York, NY 10017
Telephone: 212-573-5828-9
Fax: 212-573-6225
September 12th, 2006 at 5:05 pm (#)
hOW DO I APPLY FORE A GUYANESE PASSPORT OUR A CITIZENSHIP.
I live in holland and my parents are born guyanese.
I was born in suriname
September 12th, 2006 at 9:48 pm (#)
we will look into this matter for you Shiffon
September 13th, 2006 at 8:00 pm (#)
Okay thank u very much hope to have some answers.
October 9th, 2006 at 12:26 am (#)
Hello,
im interested too in the guayanese citizenchip; i am from romania.
Me and my parents was born in romania.
CAN I BECOME (BUY) ANYWAY A GUAYANESE PASSPORT ?
I ask becouse i found the fallow:
http://www.second-passport-citizenship.com/second_passport_suriname/second_citizenship_suriname.htm
QUESTION:
How do you think, is this legal ?
If not, wich opportunities are there for me.
Sincerely
roberto
January 11th, 2008 at 1:35 am (#)
Hello,
My mother is Guyanese (my father isn’t) and I was born in St. Lucia. I’m already 21. I would like to have the nationality if I am eligible. How do I get a guyanese passport without stepping foot in Guyana? I have family members there but I don’t want to bother them with admnistration hassels.
Thanks in advance
Lisa
January 12th, 2008 at 10:02 am (#)
Lisa from what we know, it is highly unlikely that you can LEGALLY acquire a Guyanese passport ‘without stepping foot in Guyana’ given your situation, but we suggest you contact the consulate.
January 16th, 2008 at 1:45 pm (#)
Hello,
My father was born in Guyana and whilst I was bought up in guyana from 2-8 was born in the UK. I go back to visit regularly and have decided this year to emmigrate to either Guyana or Barbados. I have been told that having a dual passport or dual citizenship along with my degree will help my son get into a goverment school and me get a job.
What are my best options?
February 4th, 2008 at 8:24 pm (#)
please how do i get a guyanese passport for myself and my sisters
my mum is a guyanese
my dad is a nigerian
i was born in the u.k in 1977
my eder sister was born in the u.k in 1976
my three younger sisters were born in nigeria in 1980,1981 and 1983.
can our mum register our birth in guyana
if this is possible
what are the documents required to be sent for this?
thanks for your help
February 8th, 2008 at 3:09 am (#)
I would like a guyanese passport as my father is from Guyana and my mother is from England I was born in the UK in 1958 and have the same question as Nicholas
hope you can help me thankyou
February 8th, 2008 at 3:10 pm (#)
Nicholas/Kanhai please contact the Guyana Embassy in London as they would have to process your applications and provide you the necessary forms etc
Guyana Embassy
3 Palace Court
Bayswater Road
London W2 4LP
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 0930-1730 (except national and UK holidays); Mon-Fri 0930-1430 (consular enquiries)
Telephone:(020) 7229 7684/8
Fax:(020) 7727 9809
Nearest Underground Tube stations: Notting Hill Gate and Queensway.
March 6th, 2008 at 7:43 am (#)
I have married a Guyanese citizen( wife) last year.Now, we are living in Swiss . I never been to Guyana.After how long I can apply for the Guyanese Citizenship.
March 8th, 2008 at 12:27 am (#)
Raj contact the Guyana Embassy in Belgium or UK
GUYANA EMBASSY - BELGIUM
His Excellency Dr. Patrick I. Gomes, Ambassador Extraordinary & Plenipotentiary
12 Avenue du Bresil
1050 Brussels
Tel: 32-2-675- 6312; 32-2-675-6216; 32-2-732-2021
Fax: 32-2-672-5598
Email: embassy.guyana@skynet.be
GUYANA HIGH COMMISSION - LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM
His Excellency Mr. Laleshwar Singh, High Commissioner
3 Palace Court
Bayswater Court
London W2 4LP - United Kingdom
Tel: 44-171-792-1178; 44-171-229-7684; 44-171-727-2633
Fax: 44-171-727-9809
Email: ghc.1@IC24.net
March 15th, 2008 at 11:03 pm (#)
Hi
I am a citizen of Guyana but I had acquired my residency in the United States. I recently lost all of my documents that would prove I am a legal resident of the U.S. How do I go about getting my social security card in additin to my passport, green card, etc.? Can I simply ask for a reissuing of these documents, and if so how do I go about doing that? Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
May 5th, 2008 at 6:23 pm (#)
hi i m ramin and i want know how do i apply for a guyana passport? i have iranian passport and i want apply for secend passport i need came there or anything els pls help me and give me goo information for this
vog: ramin were you born in Guyana or either of your parents?
May 8th, 2008 at 7:15 pm (#)
hi
i m not born in guyana olso my parents not borning in guyana but i want take passport as (secend) passport from guyana .
i saw in some web site in internet about this and i read i can take passport with money i just know its possible or not and its possible i want know how can i get?
also i interest came to guyana if you lnow help me pls
May 8th, 2008 at 7:23 pm (#)
hello
if anyone can help me about secend passport from guyana with money pls live the email address pls
vog: Ramin please read above again and do not send money to anyone. There is no LEGAL way of getting a Guyana passport unless you are granted citizenship through birth, parents, marriage or naturalisation. ANYTHING ELSE IS A SCAM. To visit Guyana you may need a visa. you can find the nearest embassy/consulate and talk to them http://voiceofguyana.com/2008/02/20/guyanas-diplomatic-consular-representatives/
May 24th, 2008 at 3:33 am (#)
Hi.
I am an Indian national and would like to know if your government is offering any types of second passport through means of investment?
I have seen several people offering Guyana passport with the price tag of US$10,000~20,000. I would like to know if this is true.
I do not mind spending such a amount as it also entitles Visa Free Entry to many a countries.
Is it also possible to apply directly to the embassy? If so how long does it take.
I do not know anyone in Guyana.
Please try and reply promptly.
Regards,
Robin.
May 24th, 2008 at 6:37 am (#)
Robin there is no LEGAL way of acquiring a Guyana passport unless you are a citizen of Guyana. Any offer you see or receive is a scam
May 26th, 2008 at 3:52 am (#)
vog…
If I marry a Guayanese, how long will it take to get a passport from Guayana?
May 26th, 2008 at 12:20 pm (#)
Will: Once you get married and that goes through the process and is registered you then have to register to become a Guyanese citizen. Once that’s completed then you can apply for a passport.
Since all of those are handled by different agencies there is no way of saying how long it would take.
June 14th, 2008 at 1:53 am (#)
Hi,
I am a St. Lucian, born of guyanese parentage, my mother was born in Linden. Last year I visited Guyana and fell in love with the country. I am now 33yrs of age and would like to seriously persue citizenship. Grateful if you could provide me with some guidance on this matter. I actually visited the immigration office in Guyana but was directed to Home Affairs office. I was successful in obtaining my mom’s birth certificate through the post office. Perhaps you can offer some further guidance?
Appreciate it immensely.
vog: we’ll have a complete answer for you on Monday Ken
update: Ken well you went to the right place as you would have to be resident in Guyana at the time you apply and you will also have to take the oath of citizenship in Guyana as well. good luck and let us know if you have any other questions
June 14th, 2008 at 5:18 am (#)
I am Looking many website for buying paasport from Guyana.
Its true?
if its not true then why the Government Of Guyana never taking action againest them?
why?
because they have telephone No and contact No in thier website.
i can not understand.
I think All they are making crazy to peoples.
what its ture?
who will tell?
Oh My God………………………………………..
vog: zia it is a fraud. do not send money or waste your time with it
June 19th, 2008 at 12:27 am (#)
i was born & raised in usa a usa citizen with no guyanese history i would like to live in guyana & be able to own a small business & home is there a residency visa to become permanant resident if so what are the requirements thank you for your help
June 21st, 2008 at 11:30 pm (#)
Hello I am a guyanese citizen and my fiance is british citizen. We would like to go to guyana and get marry.
1.Can you tell me how it takes to get a marriage package along with the procedure?
2.How long it takes to get back our marriage certificate?
Regards:A
June 28th, 2008 at 3:00 am (#)
Hi there…
This must be quite and odd questions but here goes…..
I am a barbadian and want to marry my guyanese boyfriend….would that enable him residence in Barbados and what procedure would have to be undertaken
vog: Crystal from what we gather your boyfriend is legally entitled to enter Barbados once you’ve proven that you’re legally married and it’s just formalities before he can also become a citizen of Barbados. You would have to do that in Barbados of course which we are not familiar with how long, procedures etc. good luck and thanks for asking
July 7th, 2008 at 5:00 am (#)
Hello I am a Guyaneese Livin In St Maarten . A friend has invited me to Slovenia for vacation… i was wondering how to go about obtaining a Visa ….a Schengen Visa ..
thankx for your help
vog: Odessa we assume you have a Guyanese passport. The visa needed to enter the Netherlands is the same visa needed to enter Slovenia so contact the Dutch authorities there in St Maarten about a Schengen Visa
July 19th, 2008 at 7:01 pm (#)
hi i was born in suriname but i am living in guyana for 25 years now but i dont have any legal doucement for guyana how do i go about geting my passport for guyana and my id card
vog: we are looking into this Samantha
July 21st, 2008 at 2:48 am (#)
Hello
I have been married to a Guyanese National for over six years. We do not live in Guyana but I have visited there. I wish to apply for Guyanese citizenship and passport.
Can this be done in absentia (through the local consulate or an attorney) or do I have to go back to apply?
Thanks
Ed
vog: Ed we are researching this issue
August 3rd, 2008 at 1:43 am (#)
Hi, my parents were born in Guyana and immigrated to the states, and when I was born they were still Citizens of Guyana, ive been to Guyana numerous times and would love to be a citizen and how do I go about this and what would be the cost?
vog: Sher you have to begin the process at the Ministry of Home Affairs. but you can also contact the nearest embassy and have your questions answered in more details. we’ll have more information on costs later
August 5th, 2008 at 8:20 pm (#)
Hi,i am fall in love with guyanes citizen girl i wana b come in guyana i am in pakistan and in my city not is embassy i want visa for coming there so please advise me thanks
vog: Rizwan you can obtain a Guyana Visa from the High Commission in India
August 20th, 2008 at 3:08 am (#)
hi how are you?
i need to know where in new york i can go to renew my guyana passport
please reply asap
thanks in advance
Reshma
October 6th, 2008 at 7:09 am (#)
Hi, my dad is guyanese and my mother is Jamaican. I want to get guyanese citizenship, and I visit guyana all the time. Is this possible?
vog: yes. next time you are in Guyana please visit the Ministry of Home Affairs on Brickdam.
October 16th, 2008 at 2:26 am (#)
Hi, I’m an Indian and working in British Guayana as a nurse.I would like to have Guayanese citizenship and like to settle in Guayana as I like this country very much.Will my profession be an advantage to fulfil my ambition or is there any other possibility to get Guayanese citizenship, pls give me a reply
thanking you in advance
Ajith
October 18th, 2008 at 3:18 am (#)
Dear Sir,
I am from dubai, I love your country and I am interested for British Guayana citizenship, please giude me the process.
Regards
October 19th, 2008 at 3:32 am (#)
hi sir,
i am living in ireland,but i dont have passport of ireland,i would like to take take guyana citizenship…?how its possibel?any requriment?
i hope u will be advise me?????
thanks
October 27th, 2008 at 4:18 am (#)
Hi,I am looking for someone by the name of Carlton Haynes known by friends or family by “Slim”. I was told that he is related to Lawyer Haynes.It seems that he is his uncle.
I don’t know if both are still alive.I would like to know if anyone knows the where abouts of “this” Haynes Families.
If you are a member of this family please contact me by email-annarosita54@hotmail.com
November 7th, 2008 at 9:10 pm (#)
Hi, I am a Canadian Citizen - born in Canada. My mother was born in Guyana and my father is Canadian. I am interested in obtaining dual citizenship and/or passport. If my mother does not have her birth certificate, how can I start the process in getting citizenship by act of descendece?
vog: Rian your mother would need her birth certificate or Guyana Passport to prove her citizenship
November 14th, 2008 at 3:51 pm (#)
Hi,
I AM CURRENTLY THINKING OF GETTING MY GUYANA PASSPORT BUT I AM SCARY THAT I MIGHT GET IN TROUBLE. I WAS BORN IN GUYANA BUT LEFT AND NOW I AM PRESENTLY LIVING IN THE UK(ENGLAND)HOWEVER I HAD A GUYANESE PASSPORT BUT IT EXPIRED WHEN I WAS 18. NOW I AM 21 BUT THE PROBLEM IS THAT THE IMMGRATION TOOK THE MY GUYANESE PASSPORT WHEN I CAME TO ENGLAND AND SEND IT BCK TO THE GUYANA EMBASSY. I WORRY IF I COLLECT IT I WOULD GET INTO PROBLEMS. MOREOVER I HAVE NOT RECEIVE MY CITIZENSHIP IN ENGLAND YET SO THAT IS WHY I AM AFFIRED TO APPLY OR COLLECTED MY PASSPORT.
PLEASE ADIVISE ME ON HOW TO GO ABOUT THIS PROBLEM. THANK YOU