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U.S. State Department Issues Level 3 Travel Advisory for Guyana: Reconsider Travel Due to Crime

🇺🇸 United StatesTravel Advisories1 recorded versionLast change 27 Aug 2026
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Current rules

The U.S. State Department advises U.S. citizens to reconsider travel to Guyana due to crime. Violent crime, including murder and armed robbery, is common, particularly at night. Local police resources are often insufficient to effectively respond to serious criminal incidents. Specific locations are off-limits for U.S. Government employees: Stabroek Market at all times, and Bourda Market during evening hours. Additionally, National Park and Seawall should be avoided after dark due to vehicle break-ins, poor lighting, and high traffic. Caution is advised in Agricola, Albouystown, and Tiger Bay due to high crime levels.

Overview

The U.S. State Department has updated its travel advisory for Guyana to Level 3, advising U.S. citizens to reconsider travel. This decision stems from high levels of violent crime, such as murder and armed robbery, particularly at night. The advisory notes insufficient resources for local police to respond effectively to serious criminal incidents.

Who is affected by the latest change

  • U.S. citizens planning to travel to Guyana
  • U.S. citizens already in Guyana
  • Tourists considering travel to Guyana
  • Business travellers
  • People considering longer-term stays in Guyana
  • U.S. government personnel subject to the location-specific restrictions identified in the advisory
  • Travellers who rely on U.S. government security assessments when planning international trips

What changed in the latest version

Before

Before 26 August, the U.S. Department of State already gave Guyana a Level 3 rating. This meant 'Reconsider Travel' because of crime. The previous advice came out on 12 May 2025. That advice also said violent crime was a big worry. This included murder and armed robbery, especially at night.

After

The U.S. State Department tells U.S. citizens to rethink travel to Guyana because of crime. Violent crimes, like murder and armed robbery, happen often. This is especially true at night. Local police often do not have enough resources to respond well to serious crimes. Certain places are off-limits for U.S. government employees. These are Stabroek Market at all times and Bourda Market in the evening. Also, people should avoid National Park and Seawall after dark. This is because of vehicle break-ins, poor lighting, and heavy traffic. People should be careful in Agricola, Albouystown, and Tiger Bay because crime levels are high there.

This updated advice matters because it gives clear risk information and specific rules. It directly affects how U.S. citizens plan travel and take safety steps. People travelling to Guyana must now know about specific high-risk places and times. They need to change their plans to avoid these areas. U.S. government employees cannot go to certain markets. They must follow this strictly. Not following these warnings could put people at risk of serious crime. The advice highlights violent crime and the police's limited ability to respond.

Explained simply

Imagine your parents told you that you need to be really careful if you visit a friend's house because there have been a lot of arguments or fights there, especially at night, and the local security isn't always around to help. That's what the U.S. government is saying about Guyana – it's like a 'think twice before you go' warning because of common violent crime, particularly after dark. They're also saying there are some specific places you should definitely stay away from, or be extra careful in.

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  1. v79Effective 26 Aug 2026PublishedHigh impact
    U.S. State Department Issues Level 3 Travel Advisory for Guyana: Reconsider Travel Due to Crime

    The United States (U.S.) State Department tells U.S. citizens to rethink travel to Guyana. This is a Level 3 Travel Advisory because of widespread crime. Violent crimes, like murder and armed robbery, happen often, especially at night. Local police cannot respond well to these crimes. Certain areas are now closed to U.S. government employees. These include Stabroek Market at all times and Bourda Market in the evening. Travellers should also stay away from National Park and Seawall after dark. They should be careful in Agricola, Albouystown, and Tiger Bay because crime levels are high there.

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