Bilateral relations Switzerland–Guyana

Switzerland and Guyana have concluded agreements on the reciprocal waiver of visa requirements for holders of diplomatic or official passports, on extradition and on the protection of investments. The Swiss embassy in Caracas (Venezuela) represents Switzerland's interests in Guyana.

Treaty database

Caribbean Community CARICOM

Government of Guyana

In 2023 Switzerland imported goods – primarily gold – worth CHF 180,000 from Guyana. Swiss exports to Guyana – primarily machinery, metals and electronic devices – amounted to CHF 1.1 million.

Trade promotion, Switzerland Global Enterprise SGE

Researchers and artists who are citizens of Guyana can apply to the State Secretariat for Education, Research and Innovation (SERI) for Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships. 

Swiss Government Excellence Scholarships for Foreign Scholars and Artists, SERI

According to statistics on the Swiss abroad, there were 11 Swiss nationals living in Guyana at the end of 2023.

Switzerland has maintained diplomatic relations with Guyana since 1977. 

Guyana, historical Dictionary of Switzerland (de, fr, it)

Diplomatic Documents of Switzerland, Dodis