Guinea visas

Who needs a visa to visit Guinea?

You will need a visa to enter Guinea unless you are from one of the countries listed below. Any other Countries across the world will require a visa upon entry.

• Algeria — The Gambia — Niger
• Benin — Ghana — Nigeria
• Burkina Faso — Guinea-Bissau — Senegal
• Cape Verde — Liberia — Sierra Leone
• Côte d’Ivoire — Mali — Tanzania
• Egypt — Morocco — Togo

Entry into Guinea

Fully vaccinated travellers entering or leaving Guinea are not required to show proof of a negative COVID-19 (PCR) test result.

Guinea’s Ministry of Health accepts the following vaccines:

All travellers aged 6 and over who have not received the vaccine or are partially vaccinated are required to show proof of a negative COVID-19 (PCR) test taken within 72 hours of entering or leaving Guinea.

There are no specific requirements for transiting through Guinea.

• Johnson & Johnson, at least 28 days before travel
• Astrazeneca, with an interval of 8-12 weeks between doses, and at least 14 days after the second dose
• Pfizer, with an interval of 3 weeks between doses, and at least 14 days after the second dose
• Moderna, with an interval of 3-7 weeks between doses, and at least 14 days after the second dose
• Sinopharm and Sinovac, with an interval of 3 weeks between doses, and at least 14 days after the second dose
• Sputnik V, with an interval of 8-12 weeks between doses, and at least 14 days after the second dose

Eligibility to apply for a Guinea visa

The following documents are required when applying for a Guinea visa. The criteria is listed below. Please ensure you follow the guidance from this, as failing to present one of the following documents could entail in your visa being refused.

• Your passport, which is valid for six months beyond your departure date from Guinea scanned copies of the personal information page of your passport.
• A photograph of passport size with a white background.
• An official Yellow Fever Certificate.
• A confirmed return flight reservation.
• If seeking a diplomatic, service, or courtesy visa: A formal nomination or appointment letter.
• Additional documentation based on your vacation purpose.

Processing time for Guinea visas

Typically, a Guinea visa is processed within 72 hours, after which the visa-issuing authorities of Guinea will contact you via email with the result. Travel to Guinea and acquire your visa at Conakry Airport.

Appointment waiting times

Visa appointment wait periods can vary from situation to situation. The seasonal volume of work and number of waiting applicants also affect the projected duration of the wait. However, the bulk of wait periods range between 60 and 120 days. It is essential that you schedule your visa appointment well in advance of your departure.

What to do if your Guinea visa is refused?

You have the right to contest this verdict. The embassy of the Member State that opted to deny the visa distributes a standard form to notify the applicant of the decision to deny a Guinea visa and the reasons for the rejection.