Family visas
Guinean Family / Dependant Long-Stay Visa
The long-stay route for family members joining a resident or citizen in Guinea for more than three months.
Under review — check current rules
Important information
- Official name
- Long-Stay Visa (VLS) for family / dependants
- Route type
- Long-stay / family reunification
- Validity
- 1 year from date of issuance
- VLS validity per paf.gov.gn/visa
- Where to apply
- DCPAF/PAF (or a Guinean diplomatic mission)
- Prerequisite for
- Residence card (carte de séjour)
- The long-stay visa must be affixed to the passport before a residence card is granted.
Who it is for
- Spouses and dependent family members of foreign residents or Guinean nationals settling in Guinea
- Family members intending to stay more than three months
Requirements
- Passport valid for at least six months
- Evidence of the family relationship (e.g. marriage or birth certificate)
- Evidence of the sponsor's status or residence in Guinea
- Valid yellow fever vaccination certificate
- Proof of means of support
How to apply
Apply through the Central Directorate of the Air and Border Police (DCPAF/PAF) or the relevant Guinean diplomatic mission for a long-stay visa affixed to your passport.
The long-stay visa on the passport is the prior step before a residence card (carte de séjour) can be issued — you regularise the residence permit once the long-stay visa is in place.
Frequently asked questions
A foreigner is treated as resident once they hold a residence card or a long-stay visa issued by DCPAF. The residence card is only issued after a long-stay visa has first been affixed to the passport.
Official sources
For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always refer to the official government sources.
Verified against official gov.uk sources · last reviewed 2026-08-21. Information only — not legal advice.