Guinea

Republic of Guinea

Western AfricaConakryGN · GIN

At a glance

Currency
Guinean Franc
GNF · Fr
Languages
French
fra
Calling code
+224
Area
245,857 km²
newDaylight today12h 06m↑ 06:43 · ↓ 18:49
Entry & visa

Guinea visa & entry requirements

Whether you need a visa for Guinea depends on your nationality. Here’s the entry picture at a glance, with official links and a way to check the exact rule for your passport.

nationalities
21
Visa-free
nationalities
177
Visa on arrival / e-Visa / eTA
nationalities
0
Visa required in advance

Short-stay tourist entry to Guinea, across 198 nationalities in our dataset. Your own requirement depends on your passport — check it below.

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Do you need a visa for Guinea?

Pick your passport and get the exact entry rule for Guinea — visa-free, visa on arrival, e-Visa or apply in advance.

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Frequently asked questions

It depends on your nationality. Citizens of 21 countries can currently enter Guinea visa-free for short tourist stays, while others need a visa on arrival, an e-Visa or a visa arranged in advance. Use the visa checker to see the rule for your passport.

Power & plugs

Guinea runs on 220V with plug types C, F, K. Most chargers work with a simple plug adapter.

Type C
Two round pins
Type F
Two round pins + ground clips
Type K
Two round pins + ground pin

Good news — these socket types are mutually compatible, so a single Type C adapter covers all of Guinea.

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Location

11.0° N, 10.0° WOpen in Maps
Borders 6 countries

Light & dark

Conakry swings from 12-hour winter days to 13 hours of summer light. Today the sun sets at 18:49.

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