Work Permit / Landing Permit – Employment Status
Work Permit / Landing Permit – Employment Status is a residence route in Guyana (Werk). Ministry of Home Affairs work permit sponsored by Guyanese employer (oil & gas boom demand); employment visa on arrival for some; annual renewal.
Requirements at a glance
Spouse and children can usually be included. Permanent residence: after 5 years. Citizenship can be possible after about 7 years.
How holders are taxed
Guyana salary taxed 25–35%; remittance basis if not domiciled.
Next steps
Check the official page for the current rules and fees, compare this route with the other programmes on the interactive map, and talk to a licensed immigration lawyer or authorised agent before applying.
| Categorie | Werk |
|---|---|
| Investering | — |
| Leges (gezin) | — |
| Inkomen / jr | — |
| Vermogen | — |
| Min. verblijf | — |
| PV | 5 |
| Staatsburgerschap | 7 |
| Werk | yes |
| Komt in aanmerking | all |
| Belasting | Guyana salary taxed 25–35%; remittance basis if not domiciled. |
| Stand | 2026-10 |
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