South America
Guyana
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In Guyana, pre-employment background screening checks that involve checking an individual's identity are generally permissible. Employers should follow local laws and regulations regarding data privacy and protection, and obtain necessary consent before conducting any background checks.
Background check summary
Identity: permissible
Zinc's background check turnaround times
Please note these background check turnaround times are averages for the country. Actual check times may vary and depend on a number of factors including the resident country's process time as well as the candidate's document submission speed.
Financial (mins)
20
Criminal (days)
10
Media (mins)
14
Reference (days)
2
identity (mins)
140
Education (days)
12.57
Address (days)
2
Sanctions (mins)
25
Right-to-work rules
Rules apply for citizens as well as non-citizens working in the country
National ID Accepted?
Yes
Passport
Yes
Other passport accepted?
No
Any other routes (any type of citizen)
Work permitResidence permit
Body name
Ministry of Home Affairs
Foreign Citizens
Work permitResidence permit
Natural citizens: Alternative routes
N/A
Country details
Birthrate
18.28
Population
786,552
capital
Georgetown
GDP ($/capita)
4000
TLD
.gy
developed/developing
Developing
Currency
Guyana Dollar
Net migration
-2.07
Literacy(%)
98.8
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