Requirements for entry into Guinea

Are you ready to embark on an amazing journey through Guinea and discover the beauty of this country? Imagine walking along deserted beaches, exploring protected areas and visiting religious shrines. Now this experience has become much more accessible for foreign tourists.

Before you travel, it is important to familiarize yourself with all the nuances of entry into this African country.

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

Additionally, pay attention to the following important aspects:

Medical recommendations and vaccinations - find out what vaccines are needed to enter Guinea. Rules for entering with children and pets. Customs rules and restrictions.

In this section, we will detail all the nuances associated with entry into the Republic of Guinea. You will also find useful information about transit flights, diplomatic representations, and other important points that will help make your trip convenient and safe.

Discover the amazing world of Guinea by following our advice on entering this beautiful country!

Any foreign citizen wishing to visit this country must obtain an e-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 Visas section on our site. 

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

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

With the help of 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 competent authorities in the shortest possible time.

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

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

Water quality: In Guinea, it is recommended to drink only bottled water, as the quality of tap water may be inadequate, which can lead to intestinal disorders.

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

Besides 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 strongly recommended to protect your health during your stay in Guinea.

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

When preparing for a trip, it is important to consider the fact that pharmacies in Guinea may not have the necessary medications available. Therefore, it is extremely important to prepare the most essential medicines for the trip, such as broad-spectrum antibiotics, allergy and bacterial intestinal infection medications, antipyretics, and antiseptic agents.

With careful planning and adherence to safety measures, your trip to Guinea with children can be safe and interesting for the whole family.

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

A mandatory document for minors is a birth certificate.

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

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

In the case of a child traveling alone, he 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 a child's travel.

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

• It is necessary to ensure a full course of vaccinations not only for yourself but also for the children, including the mandatory yellow fever vaccine. Consult a pediatrician in advance.
• Take all necessary children's medicines and medications with you, as there may be supply disruptions in Guinea.
• Find out which medical institutions can provide assistance in emergencies, in case the child needs medical intervention.
• Pay special attention to providing children with drinking water and food that is safe for their digestion.
• Plan the trip to minimize possible stressful situations and fatigue of the children.

If you are planning to take a pet on a trip to Guinea, you need to approach this issue responsibly and familiarize yourself with all the customs and veterinary requirements in advance. It should be noted that the sanitary and epidemiological situation in Guinea is quite complicated, and the possibilities for obtaining veterinary services in the country are severely limited.

Before the trip, it is also necessary to study the rules for transporting pets on an airplane, as each airline may have its specific requirements and norms. In addition, consider the flight time and possible transfers, as such a journey can be a challenging test for your pet.

An international veterinary certificate is a mandatory condition for importing pets into Guinea.

Main documents and veterinary control requirements:

• Veterinary passport,
• Chipping,
• Certificate of health issued by a state veterinary clinic,
• Veterinary service certificate with marks of all vaccinations, including vaccination against rabies.

Special attention should be paid to quarantine periods, which may be necessary for your pet after 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 your questions regarding the import of pets into Guinea, as well as help prepare the necessary documents and undergo all necessary procedures. 

What else you need to consider:

In Guinea, there is a wide range of accommodation options, many places offer the possibility of staying with pets. When planning and selecting housing in Guinea, clarify the rules and possible restrictions regarding the stay of pets in advance.

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

When crossing the border of Guinea, it is important to comply with local customs rules 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, according to current legislation.

Foreign nationals are allowed to import food products and personal belongings duty-free (their total amount in conversion should not exceed 800 dollars), including up to 200 cigarettes, 1 liter of strong alcoholic drinks and 2 liters of dry wine. 

To import dogs and cats, a veterinary certificate confirming vaccination against rabies (international veterinary certificate) is required.

The import of foreign currency is not restricted, amounts over 800 US dollars must be declared.

When exporting foreign currency from Guinea exceeding the amount of 10,000 US dollars, it is necessary to declare it at the Central Bank of the Republic of Guinea. The export of Guinean currency is prohibited.

When exporting unprocessed precious stones and gold from Guinea, the following documents must be provided:

• An expert opinion from the Central Bank of Guinea on the assessment of value;
• Export permit;
• Confirmation of payment of the corresponding customs duties and fees.

Exceptions are:

• Jewelry produced in the local market and having a state hallmark;
• Gold jewelry and products manufactured abroad;
• Dental prostheses intended for personal use.

When importing works of art into Guinea, their owner must register them within 30 days at the General Directorate of the National Museum of the country.

To export any artistic and cultural-historical values from Guinea, special permission from the National Museum is required and the corresponding duty calculated based on the value of the exported items must be paid.

Regarding vehicles, the import and export of vehicles in Guinea is possible only if the established customs duties and fees are paid.

The import and export of the following items are prohibited in the Republic of Guinea:

• Equipment for the manufacture of cash,
• Materials containing obscene publications,
• Narcotic and psychotropic substances,
• Explosive materials,
• Asbestos,
• Any types of fuel,
• Any type of weapons without special permission from the Ministry of Defense.

Currently, there are no direct regular flights from Germany to Guinea. Most passengers traveling between these countries are forced to make transfers at other airports in West Africa or Europe.

The most common route options with transfers include:

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

The travel time including transfers can range from 12 to 20 hours depending on the route. Exact flight schedules and ticket prices should be confirmed directly with the airlines or travel agencies, depending on how you purchase your tickets.

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

• Air France (with a transfer in Paris)
• Brussels Airlines (with a transfer in Brussels)
• Royal Air Maroc (with a transfer in Casablanca)
• Emirates (with a transfer in Dubai)
• Turkish Airlines (with a transfer in Istanbul)
• Ethiopian Airlines (with a transfer in Addis Ababa)

It is important to note that the flight schedule and travel time to Conakry (Guinea) may change depending on the season, demand, and other factors. Before booking tickets, it is strongly recommended to check the current information about the availability of flights, their schedules, and the duration of the flight.

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

This type of visa is issued for a term not exceeding 3 days and allows staying in the transit area of Conakry airport or to follow a transit route through the country by land. A transit visa does not grant the right to leave the airport's transit zone or deviate from the approved transit route. In emergency situations, it is possible to issue a transit visa directly at Conakry airport, provided that a visa fee of 50 US dollars is paid.

To avoid problems during customs and passport control, it is strongly recommended to take care of obtaining the necessary transit visa to Guinea in advance. Our company provides all kinds of visa services. We will help you quickly and without problems to obtain a transit visa to Guinea.

Conakry International Airport in Guinea has a developed transit infrastructure for servicing passengers making connections 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 following transit without going through immigration control, Departure area with gates for boarding flights,
• Domestic terminal: Area for domestic flights with separate registration and inspection points, Transit area between international and domestic flights.

Free transfer buses operate between the terminals for the convenience of passengers making connections.

In the transit areas of Conakry airport, there are rest areas, food courts, duty-free shops, and other necessary facilities 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 issuance, and other consular services.

The German Embassy provides support to citizens in the event of political or economic crises in Guinea.

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

Close cooperation with local authorities in Guinea and other organizations allows 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, contributing to the development of cultural ties.

Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany in the Republic of Guinea

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

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

Mailing address: B.P. 540, Conakry, Guinea

Phone: +224 621 22 17 06, +224 621 22 17 07
Phone number for emergencies after working hours: +224 628 06 89 40 (no visa inquiries!)
Fax: +49 30 1817 67235

Working hours: Mon-Fri from 8:00 to 12:00 (by prior appointment)

The official language of the host country: French

Unique Guinea - for those who are ready to brave the difficult, but incredibly rich and memorable adventures in an African country. Traveling to Guinea will be a real discovery for you and will give you a lot of unforgettable impressions. Here you can immerse yourself in the authentic culture, meet the wild nature of Africa and see Guinea as it is. Every day here is filled with discoveries, meetings with interesting people, and unforgettable moments. This is the perfect place for those who value the opportunity to discover themselves through new challenges and impressions