- Capital
- Conakry (CKY)
- Dialing Code
- +224
- Time Zone
- No GMT offset
- Language
- French
- Currency
- Guinea Franc (GNF)
Travel Tips
- Limited acceptance of credit cards as Guinea has a cash economy. ATMs are not available
- Bottled water recommended and all water should be regarded as being potentially contaminated. Milk is unpasteurised
Last updated 30 September 2026
Visa Guide
Foreign Representation in South Africa
Embassy of the Republic of Guinea
336 Orient Street Arcadia 0083
Telephone: 012 342 4906 / 7348
Email: embaguinea@iafrica.com
Public Holidays
2026
January: 1
March: 16, 20
April: 6
May: 1, 25, 27-28
August: 15, 26
October: 2
December: 25
Visa Requirements
Visas are required by SA passport holders.
- Visas may be applied for online at: www.paf.gov.gn/visa
Tourist Visa Requirements
- Valid passport
- Scanned copy of valid passport’s datapage
- Return ticket
- Yellow Fever Certificate
Once you have applied online, an acknowledgement email will be sent to you. An Entry Visa Letter will be sent to you once the application is approved by the Authority
Visa Processing Time
72 hours
Visa Validity
Tourist Visa: 90 Days
Transit Visa: 3 Days
Long Term Visa: 1 year
Visa Cost
Tourist Visa: USD 80
Transit Visa: USD 50
Long Term Visa: USD 150
Entry Requirements
- Valid Passport (with validity more than 6 months)
- Entry Visa Letter
- Sufficient funds
- Return ticket
- Proof of accommodation
Proceed to the visa on-arrival counter to get your visa. Applicant photo and fingerprint will be captured at the enrolment counter
Health / Vaccinations
Compulsory:
Yellow Fever
Recommended:
Hepatitis A & B, Meningitis, Rabies, Typhoid, Tetanus, Polio
Malaria Risk
South African Representative Abroad
South African Embassy
Coleah Corniche Sud, Mossoudougou, Conakry
Telephone: +224 30 6429 9244
Email: conakry@dirco.gov.za