The Government of Guyana has implemented a new, advanced biometrics passport system. This enhanced system is designed to improve the security and integrity of our travel documents, aligning with international standards.
In line with this new system, the Embassy wishes to advise that all applicants for new or renewal passports must present themselves in person at the Embassy of Guyana in Beijing, China, to complete their biometrics enrollment. This process includes the capturing of fingerprints, a digital photograph, and a digital signature.
Please be guided by the following procedures:

1.Application Process: All eligible applicants are required to submit their application through the Embassy. Following the submission, the Embassy will advise the applicant of a specific date and time to present themselves in person for the biometrics data capture.

2.Applicants with Expired Passports: For persons who currently hold an expired Guyanese passport, the Embassy will issue an Emergency Travel Document to facilitate their travel to Beijing to complete the mandatory biometrics enrollment.

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Embassy of the Cooperative Republic of Guyana
Address: No. 1, Xiu Shui Dong Jie, Jian Guo Men Wai, Chaoyang District, Beijing
Telephone: (86) 10 - 6532 2437  ext. 8
Email:  admin@guyanaembassybeijing.cn  (English)
Office Hours:  Mondays – Thursdays : 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM; Fridays : 9:00 AM- 4:00 PM
Embassy of Guyana
Beijing
China

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Machine-readable passports are issued for a period of five (5) and ten (10) years only and are non-renewable. Applicants whose Machine-readable passports have expired are required to apply for a new passport.
Applicants can apply for a new passport six (6) months before the expiry date and should not wait until the passport is near expiry.
Guyanese citizens desirous of applying for a new Machine Readable Passport (MRP) shall present him/herself in person to the Embassy of Guyana in Beijing and submit an application. Their biometrics will then be collected by officials at the Embassy.

IMPORTANT: Guyanese nationals residing in the People's Republic of China are required to present newly issued passports to local immigration authorities within ten (10) days of receipt, to update visa and residence permit information. Failure to do so, within the specified timeframe, may result in hefty fines.

For further information, please contact us at the Consular Affairs section on the following telephone number:

English & Chinese: (86) 18610956439

Processing Time- 4-6 Weeks

Application Procedure for a Machine-Readable Passport
Step 1: Download the application form for a new Machine Readable Passport (MRP) from here or the following link:
Access application forms here:
http://www.minfor.gov.gy

Step 2: Complete the application form. All sections of the application form must be completely and accurately filled. The applicant should present him/herself in person to the Embassy of the Republic of Guyana in Beijing with the completed application form and required documents. These include:

1.Original passport along with two copies of the relevant pages of the old/previous passport – if re-applying and an old passport is available, copies are to be made of pages 1-4 and the bio-data page;

2.Birth Certificate - original and two additional copies;

3.Two (2) recent coloured, passport-size photograph with white background (no larger than 45×35mm (1.77×1.38 inches) or smaller than 32×26mm (1.26×1.02inches). Only one photograph is to be endorsed;

4.National Identification Card – if applicable;

5.Naturalization Certificate - if Applicant is a naturalized citizen;

6.Registered Deed Poll – in the case of name change, along with the original and two copies of the Applicant’s birth certificate or where applicable, the original and two copies of the Registration certificate;

7.Marriage Certificate – in the case of married women who wish to change their surnames, in addition to a copy of the husband’s birth certificate (an affidavit is also required if an Applicant has been known by/has been using names other than those on his/her official documents)

8.Application Fee

Step 3. Applicant must make an appointment to visit the Embassy for the capturing of their fingerprints, a digital photograph, and a digital signature. To make an appointment, please contact:
Phone: (86) 18610956439

·If the applicant is between the ages of 0-10, both parents must present themselves in person at the Embassy for the taking of biometrics along with the applicant. If one parent cannot be present, a written consent with permission given for the other parent to appear on the passport along the signature of the absent parent must be presented. The written consent must be notarized.

·If the applicant is between the ages of 11-15, both parents must present themselves in person at the Embassy for the collection of biometrics along with the applicant. If one parent cannot be present, a written consent with the signature of the absent parent must be presented. The written consent must be notarized.

·If an applicant is 16 years and above, at least one parent must present themselves at the Embassy with the child. There is no need for authorization from the other parent.

·If the applicant is between the ages of 0-10 and has a guardian, a written authorization from both parents must be presented to the Embassy, which must be notarized and MUST state that they give the guardian permission to appear on the passport of the Child. If the Child is between the ages of 11-15 years old, only a signed and notarized authorization is required from both parents. Guardians are required to present documents proving legal guardianship.
Step 4: The application will then be processed and issued to the applicant within the processing time. It will be mailed out to the applicant using the address stated on the application form. The new Passport will be mailed out with a statement of receipt, which has to be signed by the applicant or legal guardian and returned to the Embassy. The Applicant must also send their old passport back to the Embassy for it to be cancelled.

PLEASE NOTE:
1．Applicants for a new passport will need suitable recommenders (or references) to complete (in English) Section 7 of the form, on their behalf.
2．Recommenders/guarantors need not be Guyanese nationals but must be of a professional status e.g. Justice of Peace, Member of Parliament, Minister of Religion, Doctor, Lawyer, Teacher, Bank Officer or Police Officer etc. The recommender/guarantor must affix his/her official stamp on all new passport applications.
3．Signatures must be in cursive writing (joined writing) and not in script.

Guidelines for Lost or Damaged Passports:
Damaged Passport:
Applicants are required to submit a notarized affidavit stating the circumstances under which their passport was damaged, in addition to all of the above-stated requirements for an MRP.
Lost  Passport:
Guyanese citizens living abroad who have lost their passports are advised to report the matter to the nearest police station as soon as possible and obtain a copy of the police report. They are then required to submit to the Embassy a copy of that report along with a notarized affidavit stating the circumstances under which the passport was lost, the completed application form and all other documents listed under the requirements for a MRP.