Most international travelers require a visa to enter the Republic of Guinea. This page provides verified, up‑to‑date information to help you prepare your application.
Tourist Visa
Business Visa
Transit Visa
Long‑Stay Visa (requires additional documentation)
Guinea offers an official electronic visa platform. You will need:
Passport valid for at least 6 months
Passport photo
Completed online form
Payment by card
Processing time: 3–5 working days.
Travelers may also apply at a Guinean embassy or consulate in their home country.
Citizens of ECOWAS member states may enter Guinea without a visa for stays up to 90 days.
The official Government of Guinea eVisa website is:
This portal is operated by the Central Directorate of Border Police (DCPAF) under the Government of Guinea. It is the official site where eligible travelers can:
Some common requirements include:
If you already have an application and need to check its status or access your approval, you can use the official approval portal:
Be cautious of third-party visa service websites. They may assist with applications but usually charge additional service fees and are not official government websites.
The current fee schedule from the E-Visa potal, as of 29th August 2026: Tourist USD 100 for up to 90 days, transit USD 50 for up to 3 days, long-term USD 500 for 1 year. Canadian and US citizens get 5-year validity on an e-visa. Conditions across all types: valid passport, scanned datapage, return ticket, yellow fever certificate. Processing typically 3–4 business days.
One Important detail:
The e-visa isn't the visa. It produces an Entry Visa Letter, and the actual visa is issued at the arrival counter with photo and fingerprint capture. Fees are non-refundable even if the application is refused.