International Student Guide

Visa Requirements

International students accepted into RGUST will be facilitated in acquiring a student’s visa by the University. In case the student’s country of origin does not have a Guyanese embassy or consulate, RGUST will acquire their student visa locally which will be issued to them via mail.

Student Visa Documents Required for processing Visa:

• Letter of acceptance from the university
• Completed student visa application form
• Copy of a valid passport.
• Three recent passport-sized photographs
• Letter/Proof of financial support for your education and stay in Guyana over the period.
• Student visa application processing fee

Normal processing times for student visas may about 30 business days. All international applicants accepted into Rajiv Gandhi University of Science and Technology are strongly encouraged to apply for their student visas no less than 30 days in advance. This will give officials time to intervene and assist should you encounter difficulties obtaining your visa.

All new international students arriving in Georgetown will be received at the airport by a representative of the university.

Airport & Flights

Cheddi Jagan International Airport, located in Georgetown, is the only international airport in Guyana. There are regular flights from major cities in the United States, Canada, and other countries coming to Guyana.

From Canada & United States there are regular direct and indirect flights from different airlines including Delta reaching Georgetown from Toronto, New York, Atlanta, and Miami.

Currency & Banking

The Guyanese Dollar denoted by GYD or GY$ is the official currency used in Guyana; however, the US Dollar is also used very commonly.

Students coming to Guyana are not recommended to carry large sums of cash. Funds should be carried in the form of traveller’s cheque.

RGUST strongly recommends students to open a bank account in Guyana for which the university will provide assistance. There are many international banks in Guyana such as Scotia Bank, Republic Bank Ltd. etc. where students can open an account either in local currency or United States dollars.