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Any person, fourteen (14) years and older, who has become a citizen of Guyana by virtue of birth, marriage, registration, or naturalisation is entitled to apply for a Citizen Digital Identity Card.

Documents must be ORIGINAL and not laminated. The following is required:

1. Citizens by Birth in Guyana

• Guyana birth certificate, AND
• Identification card issued by the Guyana Elections Commission (GECOM) OR a valid Guyana Passport OR a valid (provisional) Guyana Travel Document

Note: GECOM issues identification cards to both Guyanese citizens and citizens of Commonwealth countries for the purposes of voting. Cards issued by GECOM to citizens of Commonwealth countries will not be accepted.

2. Other Citizenship Categories

• Born to Guyanese parents outside of Guyana — Form F issued by the General Register Office
• Became a citizen by marriage to a Guyanese citizen — Certificate of Registration issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs
• Became an ordinary citizen under section 4 of the Guyana Citizenship Act — Certificate of Registration issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs
• Naturalised under section 9 of the Guyana Citizenship Act — Certificate of Naturalisation issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs
• Became a Guyanese citizen by virtue of adoption in Guyana — Adoption Certificate issued by the General Register Office

Note: Foreign birth certificates will not be accepted. If you were born to Guyanese parents outside of Guyana, you must obtain a Form F from the General Register Office.

3. Proof of Address in Guyana

Any one of the following is acceptable:

• Driver's License
• Utility Bill
• Bank Statement
• Any addressed envelope showing evidence of being processed through the Guyana Post Office Corporation (a self-addressed stamped envelope is acceptable)
• Any Official Document (determination made by the Enrolment Official) that specifies name and address

Notes:

Any document provided must be recent (dated within the last six (6) months — save for the Driver's License).

The name on your Proof of Address must match your name evidenced on your source documents.

Minors (14-17 years old) may present a proof of address of their parent or legal guardian. An official document must be produced to prove this relationship (birth certificate, adoption certificate etc.)

4. Name Changes

Where a person desires their name changed to one different from their Primary Documents, one of the following is required:

• Marriage Certificate
• Adoption Certificate
• Deed Poll
• Affidavit of Identity
• Affidavit of Name Change

For persons already issued a digital identity card who wish to update their particulars, the above documents apply, or:

• Decree Absolute — in the case of a woman being divorced, to revert to her maiden name
• New Proof of Address — in the case of a change of address
• Corrected Birth Certificate (issued by the General Register Office) — in the case of corrections to names or other particulars

Note: The above documents must clearly show the link between the original name/particulars and the new name desired.

Other Information

To speed up enrolment, persons are advised to be prepared to provide:

• Full names, dates, and places of birth of both parents
• Full name, date, and place of birth of spouse (if applicable)
• Contact information

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To ensure your Digital Identity Card photo meets international biometric standards, please note the following guidelines for your enrollment appointment:

Clothing

• Wear dark or solid-colored clothing that contrasts with the white background
• Avoid white, light beige, or very pale colors
• Avoid uniforms or military-style clothing unless required for religious/cultural reasons

Eyewear and Facial Accessories

• Remove eyeglasses before the photo, even if worn daily — glare and reflections affect recognition
• Remove facial jewelry/piercings if they obscure facial features
• Avoid decorative facial elements (glitter, stickers, heavy makeup)

Head Coverings

• Religious or cultural head coverings are allowed but must not cover or cast shadows on the face
• The full face must be visible from chin to forehead, ear to ear

Hair and Grooming

• Hair should not cover the eyes or eyebrows
• Pull back long hair if it causes shadows

Facial Expression and Posture

• Maintain a neutral expression with closed mouth; avoid smiling or frowning
• Sit upright, facing the camera directly
• Head must be centered, not tilted