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
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We cleared in and out in Bartica, very easy and friendly. We anchored off Hurakabra resort- showers, water, trash, lovely food etc. Great anchorages on the way in and out
Checking in at Bartica is simple and straightforward with customs above Church’s Chicken across the road from the Police station.
When anchoring in Bartica and if staying over night try to keep 200 yards off the shore between the market and the fuel quays.
Make sure your boat is well lit up so barges can clearly see you are anchored they have been known to come very close! There is an ATM nearby at Scotiabank.
Bartica has an excellent market open seven days a week and everyone is very helpful. Medical services are available …Dr.Sagala 654324. He treated me for an adverse reaction to a bite efficiently and very effectively.
Bartica is a good place to provision before moving onto to the other anchorages in the area
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