Bartica - Clearance

For all the details on clearing into and out of Guyana see the Formalities section.

Full clearance facilities are now in place at Bartica and clearance is straightforward with a simplified two-page form. Clearance takes less than an hour.

You do not require an agent.

The first big wharf you encounter as you arrive off Bartica is the Transport & Harbours Department Stelling, “Welcome to Bartica”. Directly behind the Stelling on the main road (First Street) is the Police Station and here you will see the Immigration Police office. Once you have completed formalities here the officer will direct you to the Customs Office above Church's Chicken just across the road from the Police Station.

Checking out: First visit the Immigration Police who will then accompany you to the Customs Office, where there is a small payment required.

Remember to observe the dress code.

If choosing to anchor at the river mouth before heading up the river, everyone should remain on board and must clear Customs at Bartica before landing.

Last updated:  March 2023