We advise you to exercise a high degree of caution.
There is currently an outbreak of Zika Virus (a dengue-like mosquito-borne disease) in Central and South America and the Caribbean. Irish Citizens are advised to follow guidance available on the website of the Health Protection Surveillance Centre (HPSC) at http://www.hpsc.ie/A-Z/Vectorborne/Zika/.
The best help is often close at hand so if you have problems, try talking to your local contacts, tour operator representative or hotel management.
We suggest you learn as much as you can about Guyana before your trip from travel agents, tour operators and guide books. The best help is often close at hand so if you have problems when you’re in Guyana, try talking to your local contacts, tour operator representative or hotel management.
You can contact the emergency services in Guyana by dialling (999).
As here is no Irish Embassy in this country, we’re limited in the help we can offer you in an emergency. You can contact our Consular Assistance Unit at the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade in Dublin on +353 1 408 2000 and the Honorary Consul in Guyana.
Under the EU Consular Protection Directive, Irish nationals may seek assistance from the Embassy or Consulate of any other EU member state in a country where there is no Irish Embassy or permanent representation.
Our tips for Safe Travels:
Please contact our Consular Assistance Unit if you need guidance on the nearest assistance and we will help you as best we can.
Our number is: +353 1 408 2000.
Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Iveagh House
80 St Stephen’s Green
Dublin 2
D02 VY53
Tel: + 353 (0) 1 408 2000
24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Dr. Deen Sharma
Honorary Consul of Ireland
10 Bel Air Springs
Greater Georgetown
Guyana
Tel: +592 2269 339
Fax: +592 2269 339
Email: Email us
