GEORGETOWN, Guyana (CMC) — The Ministry of Home Affairs has issued a reminder to all foreign nationals travelling to and from Guyana regarding the mandatory immigration procedures in place to ensure compliance with the laws of the country.

In a statement released on Sunday, the ministry said the laws are enforced under the Immigration Act, Chapter 14:02.

It states that all foreign nationals entering or leaving Guyana must present themselves to an immigration officer at the designated ports of entry and exit and failure to adhere to this requirement will result in strict enforcement measures.

The law states that any individual found in Guyana without a valid entry stamp or a permit (immigration form) indicating their entry date can be subject to deportation.

It also states that any foreign national who departs Guyana without properly presenting themselves to an immigration officer at an official port of exit can be refused re-entry or disbarred upon attempting to return.

To facilitate proper immigration processing, travellers must use the following designated ports of entry and exit — Morawhanna; Charity; Parika; Georgetown; Eugene F Correia International Airport; Cheddi Jagan International Airport; Moleson Creek; New Amsterdam; Springlands; Bartica; Eteringbang and Lethem.

“The Ministry of Home Affairs urges all travellers to comply with these immigration requirements to avoid legal consequences. These measures are in place to uphold national security and maintain orderly travel procedures.”