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 Passport/Visa

PASSPORTS: Passports valid for a minimum of six months beyond date of departure are compulsory for all.


VISAS: Compulsory for all except the following:

(I)                  nationals of Algeria, Benin, Burkina Faso, Cape Verde, Côte d’Ivoire, Cuba, Egypt, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mali, Mauritania, Morocco, Niger, Nigeria, Romania, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Tanzania, Togo and Tunisia for a maximum stay of three months;
(II) transit passengers continuing their journey by the same or first connecting aircraft within 24 hours, provided holding valid onward or return documentation and not leaving the airport.

Types of visa and cost: Tourist and Business:

 £65 (Single-entry for a stay of up to one month)

 £90 (Double-entry for a stay of up to three months).

Transit: approximately £65.
Application to: Consulate (or Consular section at Embassy). UK nationals may apply to the Honorary Consulate of the Republic of Guinea in London.
Application requirements:

·         One application form.

·          Two passport-size photographs

·          Passport with a remaining validity of six months after intended length of stay.

·         Proof of sufficient funds and letter of invitation or hotel reservation.

·        If travelling on business, a letter from the sponsoring company, if available.

Working days required: 48 hours.


QUICK FACTS
Capital: Conakry
Area: 245 860 km²
Population: 7 518 000
Currency: 1 US$ = 1230 Fr G
GDP: 153/1 103
HDI : 167/271
Languages: French, Malinke, Susu, Fulani, Kissi, Bassani, Loma, Koniagi, Kpelle
Ethnic groups: Fulani 35%, Malinka 30%, Susu 20%
Religions: Muslim 85%, Animist 15%






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