Entry requirements for Guinea

Are you ready to embark on a stunning journey through Guinea and discover the beauty of the country? Imagine walking along deserted beaches, exploring protected areas and visiting religious shrines. Such experiences are now much more accessible to international travelers.

Before traveling, it is important to familiarize yourself with all the nuances of entering this African country.

We recommend studying visa requirements and preparing the necessary documents. Foreign nationals need to apply for a visa to enter this country. Therefore, we recommend that you start by familiarizing yourself with the visa regulations and a list of all the documents that may be required when crossing the border. This will help ensure a smooth entry into Guinea and make the trip as comfortable as possible.

In addition, the following important aspects are worth considering:

Medical advice and immunizations - find out which vaccines are required to enter Guinea. Rules for entering with children and pets. Customs regulations and restrictions.

In this section, we will cover in detail all the nuances associated with entering the Republic of Guinea. You will also find useful information about transit flights, diplomatic missions and other important points that will help make your trip comfortable and safe.

Discover the wonderful world of Guinea by following our tips for entering this beautiful country!

Any foreign citizen wishing to visit this country must apply for an electronic visa to Guinea, which can now be done online from the comfort of your home. Exceptions are a few African countries that have special bilateral agreements with Guinea, you can learn more about this by visiting the Visa section of our website.

German citizens are allowed to enter Guinea on temporary passports, and minor children can travel on children's passports. The validity of the passport must be at least six months from the date of entry into the country.

There are different types of visas to enter the country, including tourist, long-term business, work and diplomatic visas. The validity of an e-visa to Guinea depends directly on the purpose of your travel, for example, a tourist visa is usually issued for up to 90 days.

With our online service, you can easily apply for an e-visa to the Republic of Guinea. We guarantee that your application will be processed by the competent authorities in the shortest possible time.

Want to know more details about Guinea visa regulations? Here you will find more detailed information about e-Visa to Guinea.

Before traveling to Guinea, it is important to be aware of some of the health risks that may occur while traveling.

Water Quality: It is recommended to drink only bottled water in Guinea, as the quality of tap water may not be of adequate quality, which can lead to intestinal disorders.

Infectious diseases: Guinea is endemic for some infectious diseases such as malaria, yellow fever and others.

In addition to yellow fever, the World Health Organization recommends vaccination against the following diseases:

• Hepatitis A and B
• Typhoid fever
• Meningitis
• Tetanus
• Measles, Mumps, Rubella (MMR)

These vaccines are not mandatory, but are highly recommended to protect your health while in Guinea.

It is also recommended that you consult your doctor regarding precautions for malaria, Ebola, HIV/AIDS, and Dengue fever. These diseases are common in Guinea, and knowing the relevant symptoms and prevention methods will help you to be prepared in case of health problems during your trip.

When preparing for your trip, it is important to consider the fact that pharmacies in Guinea may not have the medicines you need in stock. It is therefore essential that you bring the most important medications with you on your trip, such as broad-spectrum antibiotics, allergy and bacterial intestinal infections, antipyretics and antiseptics.

With careful planning and precautions, your trip to Guinea with children can be quite safe and fun for the whole family.

As a reminder, for citizens of many countries and their children, including Germany, an electronic visa is required to enter Guinea. Entry is possible with the child's passport, which must be valid for at least 6 months on the date of entry into the country.

A birth certificate is a mandatory document for minor children.

Children over 1 year old will also need to be vaccinated against yellow fever and receive an international certificate.

If the child is traveling without both parents, but accompanied by an adult, this adult must have a certified consent to travel abroad from the parents, indicating the name of the accompanying person.

If the child is traveling independently, he or she must provide an entry permit signed and certified by both parents in French.

Our company can help you prepare and certify all the necessary documents for your child's travel.

Given that Guinea is a developing country with a difficult epidemiological situation, traveling with children to Guinea may require special care in preparation:

• Ensure a full course of immunizations not only for yourself but also for your children, including the mandatory yellow fever vaccine. Consult your pediatrician beforehand.
• Take all necessary pediatric medications and medicines with you, as there may be supply disruptions in Guinea.
• Find out which medical facilities are available for emergency care in case your child needs medical intervention.
• Pay special attention to ensuring that children have drinking water and food that is safe for their digestion.
• Plan the trip to minimize possible stress and overexertion of children.

If you are planning to take your pet on a trip to Guinea, you should take a responsible approach to this issue and familiarize yourself with all customs and veterinary requirements in advance. It is worth taking into account that the sanitary and epidemiological situation in Guinea is quite difficult, and the possibility of obtaining veterinary services in the country is very limited.

Before traveling, it is also necessary to study the rules of transportation of pets in an airplane, as each airline may have its own specific requirements and regulations. In addition, you should consider the flight time and possible connections, such a trip can be a challenging experience for your pet.

An international veterinary certificate is a prerequisite for bringing pets into Guinea.

Basic documents and requirements of veterinary control:

• Veterinary passport,
• Chipping,
• Health certificate issued by the state veterinary clinic,
• Certificate of veterinary service with all vaccinations, including rabies vaccination.

Particular attention should be paid to the quarantine periods that may be required for your pet after the mandatory vaccinations. This is important to consider when planning your trip to avoid delays or unforeseen situations.

State veterinary clinics will be able to provide comprehensive answers to all of your questions about bringing pets to Guinea, and will help you prepare the necessary documents and go through all of the necessary procedures.

What other things to consider:

Guinea has a wide range of accommodation options, with many places offering pet-friendly accommodations. When planning and selecting accommodation in Guinea, check in advance the rules and possible restrictions on pets.

Traveling to Guinea with pets requires careful preparation. Following all requirements will allow you and your four-legged friends to enjoy your trip.

When crossing the border into Guinea, it is important to comply with local customs regulations and procedures. To avoid any problems or penalties from the authorities, foreign tourists are required to declare certain items and goods when entering and leaving the country, in accordance with current legislation.

Foreign citizens are allowed to import duty-free foodstuffs and things for personal use (their total amount should not exceed $800), including up to 200 cigarettes, 1 liter of strong alcoholic beverages and 2 liters of dry wine.

To import dogs and cats it is necessary to provide a veterinary certificate confirming the vaccination of animals against rabies (international veterinary certificate).

Import of foreign currency is not limited, the amount over 800 US dollars is subject to declaration.

When taking out of Guinea cash foreign currency exceeding the amount of 10,000 USD, it is necessary to declare it to the Central Bank of the Republic of Guinea. The export of Guinean currency is prohibited.

The following documents are required when exporting uncut gemstones and gold from Guinea:

• Expert opinion of the Central Bank of Guinea on the assessment of value;
• Export authorization;
• Confirmation of payment of the relevant customs duties and fees.

Exceptions are:

• Jewelry produced locally and bearing the state branding;
• Jewelry and gold articles made abroad;
• Dental prostheses intended for personal use.

When importing works of art into Guinea, the owner must register them with the Directorate-General of the country's National Museum within 30 days.

To export any art and cultural-historical property from Guinea, a special authorization from the National Museum must be obtained and a fee calculated on the basis of the value of the exported objects must be paid.

With regard to automobiles, the import and export of vehicles in Guinea is only possible upon payment of the prescribed customs duties and fees.

The following items are prohibited from being imported or exported into the Republic of Guinea:

• Cash making machinery,
• Materials containing obscene publications,
• Narcotic and psychotropic substances,
• Explosive materials,
• Asbestos,
• Any kind of fuel,
• Any kind of weapon without a special permit from the Department of Defense.

There are currently no direct scheduled flights from Germany to Guinea. Most passengers traveling between these countries have to make connections at other airports in West Africa or Europe.

The most common connecting route options include:

• Flights from Frankfurt am Main or Munich with connections in Paris, Brussels or Casablanca.
• Flights from Hamburg or Berlin with connections in Accra (Ghana) or Abidjan (Côte d'Ivoire).

Travel time including connections can range from 12 to 20 hours depending on the route. For exact flight schedules and ticket prices, it is best to check directly with airlines or travel agencies, depending on how you purchase your tickets.

Major international airlines operating scheduled flights to Conakry International Airport (Guinea):

• Air France (with a stopover in Paris)
• Brussels Airlines (with a stopover in Brussels)
• Royal Air Maroc (with a layover in Casablanca)
• Emirates (connecting flight to Dubai)
• Turkish Airlines (with stopover in Istanbul)
• Ethiopian Airlines (with a connection in Addis Ababa)

It is important to note that flight schedules and flight times to Conakry (Guinea) may vary depending on season, demand and other factors. It is strongly recommended that you check up-to-date flight availability, schedules and flight times before booking your flight.

To transit through Guinea, a transit visa must be obtained in advance.

This type of visa is issued for a maximum of 3 days and allows you to stay in the transit zone of Conakry airport or transit the country by land. The transit visa does not allow you to leave the transit zone of the airport or deviate from the approved transit route. In emergency situations, it is possible to obtain a transit visa directly at Conakry Airport upon payment of a visa fee of US$50.

In order to avoid problems during customs and passport control, it is strongly recommended to take care of the necessary transit visa to Guinea in advance. Our company is engaged in providing all types of visa services. We will help you quickly and without problems to issue a transit visa to Guinea.

Conakry International Airport in Guinea has a developed transit infrastructure to serve passengers connecting to flights to other destinations.

The main transit areas of the airport include:

• International Terminal: Arrival area with customs and passport control points, Transit area for passengers in transit without immigration control, Departure area with boarding gates for flights,
• Domestic Terminal: Area for domestic flights with separate check-in and security checkpoints, Transit area between international and domestic flights.

Free shuttle buses run between the terminals for the convenience of connecting passengers.

Conakry Airport Transit Zones have rest areas, food outlets, duty-free stores and other infrastructure necessary for comfortable transit.

The German Embassy in Conakry, the capital of Guinea, is a key link in maintaining and developing relations between the two countries and plays an important role in strengthening political, economic and cultural ties between Germany and Guinea.

The Embassy provides a wide range of services, including consular assistance to German citizens living or traveling in Guinea. These include assistance in case of passport loss, visa processing and other consular services.

The German Embassy supports citizens in the event of political or economic crises in Guinea.

The Embassy also provides information about Germany, its culture and its interaction with the Republic of Guinea.

Close cooperation with the local authorities of Guinea and other organizations enables the Embassy to ensure the safety and well-being of German citizens in the country.

The German Embassy in Guinea also actively promotes cultural exchange between the two countries, helping to foster cultural ties.

Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany to the Republic of Guinea

Head of Mission: Ulrich Meier-Tesch; ambassador extraordinary and plenipotentiary

Address: Boulevard 2e, street KA 005, No. 803, Almamya, Conakry, Guinea

Postal Address: B.P. 540, Conakry, Guinea

Tel.: +224 621 22 17 06, +224 621 22 17 07
Telephone number for after-hours emergencies: +224 628 06 89 40 (no visa requests!)
Fax: +49 30 1817 67235
Website: www.conakry.diplo.de 

Opening hours: Mon-Fri 8:00 to 12:00 (by appointment)

Official language of the host country: French

The full list of services provided by the German Embassy in Guinea is available on the official website in German.

The inimitable and unique Guinea is for those who are ready to brave a challenging but incredibly rich and memorable adventure to the African country. Traveling to Guinea will be a real discovery for you and will give you a lot of unforgettable impressions. Here you can plunge into the original culture, get acquainted with the wildlife of Africa and see Guinea as it is. Every day here is filled with discoveries, meetings with interesting people and unforgettable moments. It is the ideal destination for those who appreciate the opportunity to discover themselves through new challenges and experiences