Guinea visa policy

The visa policy of Guinea describes regulations concerning the visa types available for foreign travelers, documents required for entry, and restrictions applicable to transiting visitors. Depending on your country of origin, you can apply for a regular visa or an online visa. Nationals of particular countries may enter Guinea visa-free.

Visa exemption to Guinea is granted to nationals of 22 countries. These visitors do not need a visa to enter Guinea – they can cross the borders problem-free only with a valid passport and a national ID. The maximum duration of a visa-free journey to Guinea is up to 90 days.

A Guinea e-Visa is required from all foreigners traveling to Guinea. This single-entry visa allows you to spend 30 days abroad as long as you are traveling for purposes including tourism and business. To obtain the e-Visa, complete an online application form, submit the necessary documents, and cover the processing fee.

A Guinea regular visa is easily obtainable at the Embassy. The registration procedure may be time-consuming, consisting of a few complicated steps. In general, a consular visa is required from nationals of Palestine and Zambia. It may also be issued for other visitors in case of planning long-term journeys. The Tourist Visa validity period is 30 days.

The travel requirements for entering Guinea include a passport that will remain valid for at least 6 months from the planned date of travel as well as an appropriate visa. Depending on planned activities abroad, you also may be asked to provide additional documentation.

Who can enter Guinea?

The visa policy of Guinea differentiates two types of visa applications available for travelers from all around the world. Most foreigners are eligible for an electronic visa which may be easily obtained online. However, nationals of Palestine and Zambia should apply for a regular visa which may also be obtained in case of long-term travel.

Moreover, citizens of 22 countries are allowed to visit Guinea visa-free. The entry rules that apply to these visitors only include a passport and a national ID card. Traveling without a visa, they may spend up to 90 days in Guinea.

Entry requirements for Guinea

Before leaving for a trip to any foreign country, you should check the current entry restrictions. For some travelers, it is crucial to have a visa and supporting documents.

Documents checklist for entering Guinea

The essential Guinea visa requirements include the following:

• passport that remains valid for at least 6 months from the intended date of travel abroad
• approved Guinea visa
• certificate of yellow fever vaccination

Depending on your country of origin and the type of visa you would like to obtain, you may also be requested to provide supporting documents for visa application:

• proof of booked accommodation (if applicable)
• proof of purchasing flight tickets (if applicable)
• proof of possessing sufficient funds (if applicable)

Remember that the provided information is strictly illustrative. Although the data is intended to be as accurate as possible, it is recommended to always check the current entry requirements on the official Guinea government website before traveling abroad.

Methods of getting a visa to Guinea

If you wish to apply for a visa to Guinea, you may choose between two available visas.

Electronic visa (e-Visa)

The Guinea e-Visa is a single-entry electronic visa that may be obtained through an online application. It is issued for foreign travelers who wish to visit Guinea for purposes including tourism and business.

To apply online for the e-Visa, complete an application form with relevant information and make the fee payment. Depending on the selected type, your visa will remain valid for up to 90 days. Once it is approved, you can travel to Guinea for 30 days.

Regular visa

The regular visa to Guinea is issued for eligible travelers at the Embassy. The procedure consists of scheduling an in-person appointment at the office and participating in a consular interview. The standard Guinea visa application is essential for the nationals of Palestine and Zambia.

Moreover, if you would like to visit Guinea long-term for purposes such as employment, education, or residence, you must have an appropriate regular visa.

Countries and regions which require a visa for entry into Guinea

Two visas are available for foreign visitors to Guinea. They are issued for particular reasons, including the applicant’s nationality and intended period of stay. Nationals of visa-exempt countries do not need a visa to enter Guinea.

Electronic visa (e-Visa)

• Andorra
• Afghanistan
• Albania
• Angola
• Argentina
• Austria
• Australia
• Azerbaijan
• Bosnia and Herzegovina
• Bangladesh
• Belgium
• Bulgaria
• Bahrain
• Burundi
• Bolivia
• Brazil
• Bahamas
• Bhutan
• Botswana
• Belarus
• Belize
• Canada
• Congo
• Central African Republic
• Republic of the Congo
• Switzerland
• Chile
• Cameroon
• Colombia
• Costa Rica
• Serbia
• Cuba
• Cyprus
• Czech Republic
• Germany
• Djibouti
• Denmark
• Dominica
• Dominican Republic
• Algeria
• Ecuador
• Estonia
• Eritrea
• Spain
• Ethiopia
• Finland
• Fiji
• Micronesia
• France
• Gabon
• United Kingdom
• Grenada
• Georgia
• Greece
• Guatemala
• Guyana
• Hong Kong
• Honduras
• Croatia
• Haiti
• Hungary
• Indonesia
• Ireland
• Israel
• India
• Iraq
• Iran
• Iceland
• Italy
• Jamaica
• Jordan
• Japan
• Kenya
• Kyrgyzstan
• Cambodia
• Kiribati
• Comoros
• Saint Kitts and Nevis
• North Korea
• South Korea
• Kuwait
• Kazakhstan
• Laos
• Lebanon
• Saint Lucia
• Liechtenstein
• Sri Lanka
• Lesotho
• Lithuania
• Luxembourg
• Latvia
• Libya
• Monaco
• Moldova
• Montenegro
• Madagascar
• Marshall Islands
• Macedonia
• Myanmar
• Mongolia
• Mauritania
• Malta
• Mauritius
• Maldives
• Malawi
• Mexico
• Malaysia
• Mozambique
• Nicaragua
• Netherlands
• Norway
• Nepal
• Nauru
• New Zealand
• Oman
• Panama
• Peru
• New Guinea
• Philippines
• Pakistan
• Poland
• San Marino
• Somalia
• Suriname
• Sao Tome
• El Salvador
• Syria
• Chad
• Thailand
• Tajikistan
• Timor Leste
• Turkmenistan
• Tonga
• Turkey
• Trinidad
• Tuvalu
• Taiwan
• Ukraine
• Uganda
• Uruguay
• Uzbekistan
• Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
• Venezuela
• Vietnam
• Vanuatu
• Samoa
• Yemen
• South Africa
• Zimbabwe
• Qatar
• Seychelles
• Palau
• Portugal
• Sweden
• Slovakia
• Slovenia
• Russia
• Saudi Arabia
• Brunei Darussalam
• Trinidad and Tobago
• Romania
• Paraguay
• Sudan
• South Sudan
• Kosovo
• Solomon Islands
• Sao Tome and Principe
• Antigua and Barbuda
• Eswatini

Regular visa

• Zambia
• Palestine

Visa-free entry

• Burkina Faso
• Benin
• Algeria
• Egypt
• Ghana
• Gambia
• Guinea Bissau
• Liberia
• Morocco
• Mali
• Namibia
• Niger
• Nigeria
• Sierra Leone
• Senegal
• Togo
• Tunisia
• Tanzania
• Singapore
• Rwanda
• Cape Verde

Entry requirements for children

According to the recent Guinea visa policy, minors are subject to the same entry as adults. If they come from a visa-exempt country, there is no need to apply for any visa. Otherwise, they should obtain a Guinea visa. The application must be conducted by parents or guardians.

Transit information

If you plan on passing through Guinea while traveling to another country, it is important that you learn about the transit rules. Anyone visiting Guinea should have a valid visa (unless granted visa-free entry). Therefore, before leaving for another destination, make sure you have a valid Transit Visa. It should remain valid for 3 days.

Important information

• The visa policy of Guinea differentiates three types of travelers – those that should travel on a regular visa, those eligible for an online visa, and those that may enjoy visa-free visits to Guinea. The restrictions depend strictly on the applicant’s nationality.
• The e-Visa is a single-entry visa that is easily obtainable online. To apply for it, you should complete the registration form and cover the fee payment. Once approved, it remains valid for 90 days, allowing for a 30-day stay for tourism or business purposes.
• To apply for a regular visa at the Embassy, you should fill in the application form and submit the required documentation in person. Allowing for a 30-day visit, a regular visa may also be issued for employment, education, or residence purposes.
• There are 22 countries whose citizens are allowed to visit Guinea visa-free. Particular travelers may enjoy traveling hassle-free, only with a passport and a national ID card. Their single visit abroad can last up to 90 days.
• It is essential to have a Transit Visa if you plan on passing through Guinea on your way to another destination. Its validity period is 3 days.