e-Visa Guinea Conakry

Planning your trip to the Republic of Guinea has never been easier. Since the launch of the e-Visa in October 2019 by the Guinean authorities, embassy procedures have been replaced by a modern, rapid and entirely paperless process, managed by the Guinean Embassy. Air and Border Police (PAF).

Whether you're planning a tourist trip, a business mission, a family visit or just passing through, your travel authorization can be obtained in just a few steps. A major advantage of this system is that the official fee remains strictly the same for all nationalities, guaranteeing equal treatment for all travelers. Visamundi accompanies you from the moment you submit your application online to the moment you receive your physical visa on arrival at Conakry-Gbessia international airport.

e-Visa Guinea in brief

• Document type : Electronic Travel Authorization (e-Visa) issued by the PAF, followed by a physical visa on arrival.
• Issuing country : Republic of Guinea (Conakry) - Police de l'Air et des Frontières, portal paf.gov.gn/visa.
• Authorized motifs : tourism, business, family visits, health, studies, humanitarian, transit, other (weddings, sports, culture).
• Length of stay : 3 days (transit), 90 days (short stay), 1 year (long stay), up to 5 years (transborderment visa).
• Number of entries : single entry on short-stay e-Visa; multiple entries on long-stay and transborder visas.
• Processing time : about 72 hours (3 working days) after submission of the complete file.
• Passport validity required : 6 months minimum from the date of arrival in Guinea.
• Mandatory vaccination : international yellow fever certificate required on arrival for all travelers.

How does the e-Visa for Guinea work?

The Guinean e-Visa system is open and entirely online. The application is filed on the official portal of the Air and Border Police (PAF). Once validated, you will receive by e-mail a Entry Visa Letter (entry authorization letter), which you must print out and present with your passport on arrival. The physical visa, in the form of a sticker, is then affixed to your passport by immigration officials at Conakry international airport, after your photograph and fingerprints have been taken.

Important point to understand: submitting your e-Visa online does not guarantee a visa. The application may be accepted or rejected by the Guinean authorities, and administrative fees are non-refundable, whatever the outcome. This is why a well-constructed file from the outset - legible documents, supporting documents consistent with the declared reason - is essential to maximize your chances of approval. The Visamundi teams will check your file for conformity before sending it to us.

The 5 types of visa available for Guinea

The official portal offers five main categories of electronic visa. The choice depends on the length and nature of your stay. The rates below are as follows official consular fees published by PAF, in US dollars.

1. e-Tourist/Short-stay Visa (Tourist Visa)

• Length of stay : up to 90 days.
• Visa validity : 90 days from date of issue.
• Entries : single entrance.
• Official price : 80 USD.
• Patterns covered : tourism, visiting relatives, short business, health, short studies, humanitarian, events (weddings, sports, culture).

2. e-Visa Transit (Transit Visa)

• Length of stay : 3 days maximum (72 hours).
• Entries : single entrance.
• Official price : 50 USD.
• Usage : long stopover requiring you to leave the airport's international zone, or crossing the country overland to a border state.

3. e-Visa Long séjour (VLS - Long Term Visa)

• Validity : 1 year.
• Entries : multiple entries.
• Official price : 150 USD.
• Usage : extended professional missions, short expatriations, cooperation projects.

4. e-Visa Transborderment

• Validity : up to 5 years.
• Entries : multiple entries.
• Official price : 150 USD.
• Usage : Long-term visa for travelers with recurring ties to Guinea (regular business, family, long-term missions).

Note: certain nationalities, notably Canadian and US nationals, benefit from extended validity periods of up to 5 years on their standard visa, based on bilateral agreements.

5. Diplomatic / Service / Courtesy Visa (VDSC)

• Beneficiaries : holders of diplomatic, service or official mission passports.
• Duration : according to the letter of approval issued by the authorities.
• Procedure: specific request through diplomatic channels.

Summary rates for e-Visa Guinea

Type of visa	Length of stay	Validity	Inputs	Consular rate
Transit	3 days max	3 months	Simple	50 USD
Tourism / Short stay	Up to 90 days	90 days	Simple	80 USD
Long stay (VLS)	Up to 1 year	1 year	Multiple	150 USD
Transborderment	Up to 5 years	5 years	Multiple	150 USD

Visamundi agency fees are in addition to official consular fees and cover verification of your file, translation if necessary, secure transmission to the PAF portal, follow-up of your application and delivery of your Entry Visa Letter.

Who can apply for a Guinea e-Visa? Eligible countries

The Guinean e-Visa system is universal: the vast majority of the world's nationalities (approx. 173 nationalities) must go through this procedure to enter the country. If your country is not on the list of exemptions below, you must apply online. The e-Visa is available to nationals of the following regions.

Europe

The entire continent is covered: France, Belgium, Switzerland, Germany, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Netherlands, Austria, Poland, Romania, and all other EU member states. Non-EU countries are also included: United Kingdom, Norway, Russia, Ukraine, Serbia, Iceland, etc.

Americas

All countries on the American continent are eligible: Canada, United States, Mexico for North America ; Cuba, Costa Rica, Panama, Jamaica for Central America and the Caribbean; ; Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, Peru, Chile, Venezuela, Uruguay for South America.

Asia and Middle East

The e-Visa covers almost the entire Asian continent: China, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, India, Indonesia, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Philippines. In the Middle East : Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Israel, Turkey. There are only a few exceptions (notably Singapore), which benefit from specific regimes.

Oceania

The entire region must apply for an e-Visa : Australia, New Zealand, Fiji, Papua New Guinea and other Pacific island nations.

Africa (excluding exemptions)

All African nationals who do not benefit from free circulation (outside ECOWAS and specific agreements) must apply for an e-Visa: South Africa, Kenya, Ethiopia, DRC, Angola, Madagascar, Cameroon, Ugandaetc.

Visa-free countries for Guinea

The Republic of Guinea applies an exemption policy open to the African continent. 21 nationalities fully exempted and associated fees. These travelers simply need to present a passport (or official identity document, in certain cases) and their yellow fever vaccination booklet.

15 ECOWAS member states (free movement)

Benin, Burkina Faso*, Cape Verde, Côte d'Ivoire, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mali*, Niger*, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Togo (Guinea is itself a member).

* Background note: Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger have officially withdrawn from ECOWAS to form the Alliance of Sahel States (AES). In practice, and in the name of regional relations, Guinea maintains freedom of movement and visa exemption for nationals of these three countries.

Maghreb and other African countries

Nationals of the following countries are also exempt under bilateral agreements: Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Egypt, Tanzania, Namibia.

Travel document holders

People travelling with a Travel document (refugee or stateless status) are not eligible for e-Visa. They must apply directly to the diplomatic representations of the Republic of Guinea in their country of residence for a traditional visa.

Documents required for your Guinea e-Visa application

To avoid any delays or refusals, it is essential that your application is complete and legible. As the system is entirely paperless, you will need to provide the following documents in digital format (clean scans, without reflection).

Mandatory documents for all travellers

• Valid passport or travel document, valid at least 6 months from the date of arrival in Guinea, with at least two consecutive blank pages for affixing the visa.
• Scanned copy of passport identification page (main page with photo, signature and biometric data) - crystal-clear scan, with no glare or cuts.
• Recent passport photo, light background, compliant with international biometric standards.
• Confirmed round-trip air ticket or continuation ticket, proving your intention to leave the country at the end of your authorized stay.
• International certificate of vaccination against yellow fever - universal and strict health requirements to enter Guinea. You must download the page from your yellow carnet (WHO) and present the physical carnet on arrival.
• Accommodation booking (hotel, rental, or letter of invitation from a host in Guinea).

Additional documents depending on the reason for travel

In addition to the common core, additional documents are required, depending on the reason for your application.

Tourism and leisure

Hotel reservation or travel itinerary, proof of financial means if applicable.

Business

Letter of invitation from a company based in Guinea, including the company's contact details, the purpose of the assignment and the duration of the stay. A certificate of sponsorship or a copy of the host company's trade register may be requested.

Family visits or visits to acquaintances

Letter of invitation signed by your host resident in Guinea, accompanied by a copy of his or her identity document (Guinean national identity card, Guinean passport or residence permit for foreign residents).

Health / Medical

Letter of acceptance or appointment issued by an approved hospital, clinic or doctor in Guinea. Proof of sufficient financial means to cover local medical expenses may be required.

Education / Studies (short-term)

Certificate of enrolment or letter of admission from a recognized Guinean institution (university, vocational school). For internships, an agreement signed by the host company or institution. For a full course, a long-stay visa is required.

Humanitarian / Volunteer

Letter of mission from the sending association, letter of invitation from the local host NGO, and preferably a copy of the NGO's official accreditation by the Guinean government.

Transit

Confirmed onward ticket to final destination, and visa for final destination country if required by your nationality.

Other (weddings, sports, culture, funerals)

For a sporting or cultural event: official invitation from the Guinean organizing committee. For a wedding or funeral: official document attesting to the event (marriage certificate, death certificate issued by the local town hall).

Official procedure: steps to your Guinea e-Visa

The official e-Visa application procedure via the Police de l'Air et des Frontières portal involves several successive stages. With Visamundi, all these steps are taken care of by our teams once you've sent us your documents.

Step 1 - Preparing the file

Gather all required documents in digital format (good-quality PDF or JPG). Check the validity of the passport (minimum 6 months after the date of arrival), the conformity of the photograph, and the availability of the yellow fever vaccination certificate.

Step 2 - Submitting the form online

On the portal paf.gov.gn/visa, Select the type of visa (tourist, transit, long-stay, etc.), enter personal data, travel purpose and dates of stay, and upload supporting documents.

Step 3 - Payment of consular fees

Online payment by credit card at the official rate corresponding to your visa category (50, 80 or 150 USD).

Step 4 - Acknowledgement of receipt and processing of file

You will immediately receive an e-mail acknowledging receipt. The file is then examined by the PAF. The average processing time is 72 hours (3 working days). If necessary, we can send you a request for additional documents by e-mail.

Step 5 - Receipt of Entry Visa Letter

Once your request has been approved, you will receive your Entry Visa Letter (entry authorization letter). This document must be printed and kept with your passport for the duration of your trip.

Step 6 - Affixing the physical visa on arrival

On arrival at the’Conakry-Gbessia international airport, If you are planning to travel to France, please present yourself at the PAF e-Visa counter with your passport, your printed Entry Visa Letter, your return ticket and your yellow fever vaccination booklet. Your fingerprints and photograph are taken, and the official visa sticker is affixed to your passport.

Deadlines and validity

The processing time for a complete file is announced at 72 hours (3 working days). However, Visamundi recommends that you plan ahead at least 10 days before departure, in order to absorb any additional requests, technical delays or peak periods.

e-Visa validity and length of stay

• Transit visa : 3-day maximum stay, valid for entry within 3 months of issue.
• e-Visa short stay : single entry within 90 days of issue; stay of up to 90 days.
• Long stay (VLS) : 1 year, multiple entries.
• Transborderment : up to 5 years, multiple entries (including for Canadian and US nationals under bilateral agreements).

Extension of stay

An extension can be obtained locally from the Guinean immigration authorities (Direction Centrale de la Police de l'Air et des Frontières in Conakry). The procedure must be initiated before visa expiry to avoid any fines or inadmissibility for overstay.

On arrival in Guinea: entry points and formalities

The main international entry point is the’Conakry-Gbessia Ahmed Sékou Touré international airport, Conakry, which accounts for almost all international air arrivals. Travelers entering by land or sea should check beforehand that their visa authorizes this mode of entry - the e-Visa is primarily designed for air arrivals in Conakry.

On arrival, go to the PAF e-Visa counter with :

• Your valid passport (minimum 6 months after arrival).
• Your Entry Visa Letter printed.
• Your return or onward ticket.
• Your international yellow fever vaccination booklet (WHO yellow booklet, physical). Absence of this document may result in refusal of entry or compulsory vaccination on site.
• Proof of accommodation reservation or letter of invitation.
• Sufficient financial resources for the duration of the stay.

Photographs and fingerprints are taken at the counter, then the physical visa is affixed to the passport. Keep all these documents for the duration of your stay: they may be required for internal checks or when you leave the country.

Why travel to the Republic of Guinea: «Africa's water tower»?»

A raw gem off the beaten track, Guinea promises an authentic adventure for travelers in search of immersion and wilderness. Nicknamed the «Africa's water tower» as the source of the main West African rivers (Niger, Senegal, Gambia), it offers a spectacular diversity of landscapes.

1. Conakry and the Atlantic coast

The capital, Conakry, spreads its colorful effervescence over a peninsula battered by the Atlantic. Just a stone's throw away, the Loos islands (Tamara, Roume, Kassa) offer peaceful beaches, turquoise waters and a preserved colonial heritage. An ideal weekend getaway from the capital.

2. Fouta Djallon

A mountainous region in the centre-west, the Fouta Djallon is a paradise for hikers: majestic waterfalls (Saala, Ditinn, Kambadaga), steep cliffs, green plateaus and traditional Fulani villages. It's one of West Africa's most underrated trekking destinations.

3. The Nimba Mountains and Forest Guinea

To the southeast, the Mount Nimba Strict Nature Reserve is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is home to exceptional biodiversity, including endemic species such as the Nimba toad and the western chimpanzee. The dense, humid forest region echoes the primary forests of neighboring Côte d'Ivoire and Liberia.

4. Sosso-Bala: 800 years of Mandingo history

Preciously preserved in the village of Niagassola, THE Sosso-Bala is an 800-year-old sacred balafon that belonged to King Soumaoro Kanté, contemporary and adversary of Soundiata Keïta, founder of the Mali Empire. Classified by UNESCO as part of humanity's intangible cultural heritage, this mythical vestige makes every visit an immersion in the Mandingo epic.

5. A vibrant culture

Guinea is one of the cradles of modern Mandingo music, home to the Djoliba national ballet and emblematic musical figures. The rhythms of the djembe, the songs of the griots and the traditional dances of the Peul, Sousou and Malinke still set the pace in villages and ceremonies today.

Frequently asked questions - e-Visa Guinea Conakry

Who needs to apply for an e-Visa to travel to Guinea?

All international travelers, except nationals of 21 exempted countries (15 ECOWAS states + Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Egypt, Tanzania, Namibia). If your country is not on this list, you must apply online - some 173 nationalities are concerned.

I'm only passing through Guinea, does the transit e-Visa apply to me?

Yes, if you have a long stopover requiring you to leave the international zone of the airport, or if you are crossing the country by land to reach a border state. You will need to provide a confirmed onward ticket and, if necessary, a visa for the country of final destination.

Is the Guinean e-Visa suitable for all travel purposes?

Yes, the system is designed to be universal: tourism, business, family visits, health, short studies, humanitarian, transit, special events. All you have to do is select the corresponding category when you apply, and provide the supporting documents appropriate to your situation.

How much does an e-Visa for Guinea cost?

The official PAF fee depends on the type of visa: 50 USD for a transit visa, 80 USD for a short-stay e-Visa (90 days), and 150 USD for a long-stay visa (1 year) or a transborder visa (5 years). To these consular fees must be added the Visamundi service fee.

How long does it take?

About 72 hours (3 working days) after submission of a complete file. However, we recommend that you book at least 10 days before departure to allow for any additional requests or busy periods.

My passport expires in 5 months, can I still travel?

No. The minimum validity required is 6 months after scheduled arrival date in Guinea. You must renew your passport before submitting your application.

Is vaccination against yellow fever really compulsory?

Yes, without exception. An international vaccination certificate (WHO yellow booklet) is required on arrival for all travelers. Vaccination must be carried out in an approved center at least 10 days before departure to be considered valid.

Is my e-Visa a guarantee of entry?

No. As the PAF states: «The e-Visa online application does not entitle you to a visa. Your application may be accepted or rejected by the Authority and there will be no refund.» Administrative fees are non-refundable, regardless of the outcome. And even with a Entry Visa Letter approved, the final decision on entry rests with the immigration officer at the border.

Can I extend my e-Visa on site?

Yes, an extension is available from the Direction Centrale de la Police de l'Air et des Frontières in Conakry. Start the process before expiry of the initial visa.

How many entries does the e-Visa authorize?

The short-stay e-Visa is single entry. For multiple entries, opt for the long-stay visa (VLS, 1 year) or the transborder visa (up to 5 years). In practice, Canadian and US nationals benefit from extended durations on their standard visas.

I am an ECOWAS national, do I need an e-Visa?

No. Citizens of the 15 ECOWAS member states enjoy freedom of movement. Guinea also maintains the exemption for nationals of Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger, despite the formal withdrawal of these three countries from ECOWAS.

I am travelling with a Travel Document (refugee). Can I apply for an e-Visa?

No. Holders of a Travel Document are not eligible for the e-Visa system and must apply directly to Guinean diplomatic representations in their country of residence for a traditional visa.

Do my children need an e-Visa?

Yes, all travelers, regardless of age, must have their own e-Visa and individual passport. Children cannot be registered on the parent visa.

What payment methods are accepted?

Payment of consular fees on the PAF portal is made by international credit card (Visa, Mastercard). Visamundi service fees are also payable by credit card on our secure platform.

How can I modify my request after submission?

Once the application has been submitted and paid for, changes cannot be made directly on the portal. In the event of an error, contact our teams immediately: depending on the stage of processing, we may request a correction from the PAF.

My application has been rejected. Can I reapply?

Yes, you can submit a new application, correcting the elements that led to the refusal. Please note, however, that previous consular fees are not refunded, and new fees will apply to the new application.

Preparing for your trip to Guinea: final tips

In addition to your visa, here are a few recommendations to help you make the most of your stay. Take out a travel insurance with repatriation and extensive medical coverage (€100,000 minimum recommended), as medical facilities outside Conakry are limited. Bring cash in Guinean francs (GNF) for rural areas, as cash dispensers are rare outside major cities; cash in euros or dollars is easily exchanged in Conakry.

The best time to visit the country is from November to April, The dry season is particularly pleasant for hiking in the Fouta Djallon. The rainy season (May to October) makes some trails impassable, but offers spectacular green landscapes and superb waterfalls at full force.

For connectivity, you'll need a local SIM card (Orange Guinée, MTN, Cellcom), which you can buy at the airport or in town on presentation of your passport. The official language is French, spoken by much of the urban population; local languages (Soussou, Peul, Malinké) predominate in the regions.

Visamundi accompanies each traveller from A to Z: checking the file, secure transmission to the Air and Border Police, follow-up of your request and delivery of your Entry Visa Letter. Our commitment: a compliant file from the very first submission, to maximize your chances of approval and allow you to concentrate on the essentials - your trip.