Guinea visas
Whether you need a visa for the Republic of Guinea depends on your nationality and the purpose and length of your visit. Nationals of ECOWAS member states and a limited number of other exempt countries may enter without a visa, while most other travellers apply online through Guinea's official e-Visa portal before arrival. Visas and border entry are managed by the Direction Centrale de la Police de l'Air et des Frontières (DCPAF / PAF Guinée); always confirm current rules on the official portal before you travel.
Guinean visa categories
Explore visa categories by the purpose of your trip.
- Visitor & short-stay visasShort stays in Guinea — tourism, visiting family or friends, business visits and transit, plus any visa-free or e-visa options.3 visas
- Work visasComing to Guinea to work — the employment and skilled-worker routes and the permits they require.1 visa
- Study visasStudying in Guinea — student visas and permits for accepted students.1 visa
- Family visasJoining or sponsoring a partner, child or other relative in Guinea.1 visa
- Business & investor visasInvesting, doing business or coming to Guinea as a highly skilled individual.2 visas
- Residence & citizenshipLiving in Guinea long term — residence routes and, where available, the path to citizenship.2 visas
Guinean visa application at a glance
From start to finish in five simple steps.
- 01Choose the right visa
- 02Check eligibility & documents
- 03Apply online
- 04Provide biometrics
- 05Wait for a decision
Guinea — key facts
- Visa authority
- Direction Centrale de la Police de l'Air et des Frontières (DCPAF), Police de l'Air et des Frontières (PAF Guinée)
- Application
- Online (in most cases)
- Biometrics
- Usually required
- Currency
- Guinean franc (GNF)
- Time zone
- GMT (Africa/Conakry, UTC+0)
Official sources
For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always refer to the official government sources.
Verified against official sources · last reviewed 2026-08-21. Information only — not legal advice.