Visitors to Guinea must obtain an eVisa unless they come from one of the countries or territories that are visa exempt. Alternatively visas can be obtained from a Guinean diplomatic mission.

Visa policy map

Visa exemption Citizens of the following countries as well as refugees and stateless persons residing in these countries can visit Guinea without a visa:

All ECOWAS member states (30 days)

In addition, according to Timatic, nationals of China holding ordinary passports endorsed "for public affairs" do not require a visa for a maximum stay of 30 days.

Date of visa changesVisa free 30 April 1980: ECOWAS (Economic Community of West African States): Benin, Burkina Faso, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Ivory Coast, Liberia, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Togo 25 September 2018: Singapore

Visa on arrival 19 April 2018: United Arab Emirates

Non-ordinary passports Additionally, holders of diplomatic or service passports issued to nationals of China, Romania, Russia, South AfricaUnder visa exemption agreement on 24 November 2006; from 23 January 2007 and Zimbabwe do not require a visa for a maximum stay of 90 days. Holders of diplomatic passports of Turkey do not require a visa for a stay of up to 90 days.

Visa on arrival According to Timatic, nationals of the United Arab Emirates can obtain a visa on arrival for a maximum stay of 90 days. This information, however, is not supported by the official website of the Central Directorate of the Border Police (DCPAF) of the Ministry of Security and Civil Protection of Guinea, which states that UAE nationals must obtain an eVisa.

Electronic Visa (e-Visa) Nationals of all countries and territories that require a visa can obtain an electronic visa. The e-Visa is available for stays up to 90 days.. The fee is $100 for stays of up to 90 days. Processing typically takes 3–4 business days, however, delays may occur.

Citizens of Canada and the United States who obtain an e-Visa can stay in Guinea for up to 5 years.

See also

Visa requirements for Guinean citizens

References