Embassy
British Embassy Conakry
Villa 1, Residence 2000, Corniche Sud
Guinea visa requirements for British citizens
British citizens need an eVisa for Guinea. Apply on the official website.
Passport
GBR
United Kingdom
Going to
GIN
Guinea
eVisa
A single-entry visa for visits of up to 90 days.
- Visa
- eVisa
- Max stay
- 90 days (3 months)
- Last updated
- 11 November 2026
What to do
Apply on Guinea's official eVisa portal with a scan of your passport and a photo.
Leave time for processing before you travel, and print the approval.
Enter on the dates and through the ports the eVisa allows.
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Ways into Guinea
Apply online, or check if you can enter without a visa.
Visa not requiredWest African visa exemptionPeople from the Economic Community of West African States can enter without a visa.
- Fee
- Free
Documents required
- Yellow fever vaccine certificate
- The embassy page names the group, without listing countries or stay limits.
eVisaShort visit visaA single-entry visa for visits of up to 90 days.
- Stay
- 90 days
- Entries
- Single
How to apply
- Apply on the border police visa website.
- Upload the required documents.
- Wait for your approval letter.
- Collect your visa at Conakry airport.
- Have your photo and fingerprints taken there.
Documents required
- Passport valid at least 6 months
- Passport identity page scan
- Return ticket
- Yellow fever vaccine certificate
- Passport photo with white background
- Hotel booking
- Fingerprints
- The single-entry rule and 90-day stay come from the 2023 guide.
- Current fees and processing times were not confirmed.
eVisaOnline application, airport collectionApply online and get approval before collecting your visa at Conakry airport.
How to apply
- Submit your application online.
- Check your email for confirmation it arrived.
- Wait for your approval letter.
- Collect your visa at Conakry airport's visa counter.
- Have your photo and fingerprints taken there.
Documents required
- Fingerprints
- Fees are not refunded if your application is refused; processing time is not stated.
- Stay limits vary by visa; collection at land or sea borders is unconfirmed.
Sources (11)Last updated 11 November 2026
- Central Directorate of Border Police: Official Guinea visa portal; landing-page text read, detailed guidelines inaccessible
- Government of Guinea: Visa application procedure and airport collection
- Ministry of Security and Civil Protection: Entry, work, family and residence provisions
- Foreign ministry embassy visa platform: Application suspension and referral to border police; notice dated 7 September 2021
- Guinea Embassy in Washington: Visa assistance and cessation of visa issuance
- Guinea Embassy in London: Entry formalities and regional exemption
- National Tourism Office: Tourist Guide 2023; indexed official text read, direct retrieval timed out
- Guinea Embassy in New Delhi: Reviewed but excluded from visa rules because the page contains instructions for travel to India
- Guinea Embassy in Brussels: Older consular fees reviewed but excluded because the linked embassy visa platform says issuance is suspended
- Guinea Embassy in Rabat: Indexed visa guidance reviewed; live page under maintenance
- Foreign ministry: Official European diplomatic mission directory
Embassies for this trip
For lost passports and emergencies.
Coming from United Kingdom
- Plugs C F KAdapter needed
- MoneyGNF Fr
- Time+8h
- DrivingOn the rightLook left first
- LanguageFrench
- Emergency117 police18 ambulance
Planning your Guinea trip
- National Museum, ConakrySee displays about Guinea's ethnic groups, including traditional instruments and masks.
- Islands of LoosTake a boat from Conakry's main port for a day trip or overnight stay.
- Cape VergaExplore some of Guinea's best beaches.
- DalabaVisit an old mansion and a ceremonial hut with carved interiors.
Scams to watch for in Guinea
- Police and soldier bribe demandsCorrupt police and soldiers target foreigners for money. Police may take an item and use it to pressure you into paying a bribe.
- Business fraudBusiness fraud and scams are widespread. No specific scheme is described, so a convincing offer or business contact should not be treated as proof that a deal is genuine.
- Airport security requests for a giftAirport security may ask travellers for a "gift". This is an informal demand for money or another benefit.
About Guinea
Guinea is a West African republic on the Atlantic coast, where the Niger and Senegal rivers rise.
- Capital
- Conakry
- Money
- Guinean franc (Fr)
- Languages
- French
- Time zone
- UTC
- Cars drive on the
- right side
- Calling code
- +224
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Questions
Do british citizens need a visa for Guinea?
British citizens need an eVisa for Guinea. Apply on the official website.
How long can british citizens stay in Guinea?
Up to 90 days each visit with the evisa rule. Staying longer can mean a fine or a ban from coming back.
Where do I apply online for Guinea?
Only on Guinea's official government website. Avoid agents and look-alike sites that add fees. Apply before you book anything you can't cancel.
Does a US, UK or Schengen visa help british citizens enter Guinea?
We have no record of Guinea relaxing its rules for british citizens who hold another country's visa. Check with the embassy before you rely on one.
Do guinean citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom?
Guinean citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom, from its embassy or consulate.
Do other Europe passports get easier entry to Guinea?
None of the 10 other Europe passports we compared enter without applying first.
Which countries near Guinea are easier for british citizens?
Cape Verde, Gambia, Senegal, Guinea-Bissau Sierra Leone, and 3 more let british citizens in without applying before travel.
What should I carry to Guinea?
Apply on Guinea's official eVisa portal with a scan of your passport and a photo. Leave time for processing before you travel, and print the approval.
What money is used in Guinea?
Guinean franc (Fr). Carry some cash for arrival, especially if a visa fee is paid at the border.
What language do people speak in Guinea?
French.
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