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Guinea: visa and passport requirements

Passport required Return ticket required Visa required
Australian Yes Yes Yes
British Yes Yes Yes
Canadian Yes Yes Yes
Other EU Yes Yes Yes
USA Yes Yes Yes
Passports: 

To enter Guinea, a passport valid for a minimum of six months beyond date of departure is required by the nationals referred to in the chart above.

A return ticket or sufficient funds equal to airfare are also required.

Visas: 

Visas are required by all nationals referred to in the chart above to enter Guinea, except those continuing their journey within 24 hours to a third country, providing they hold tickets with confirmed onward reservations and do not leave the airport.

Note: Nationals not referred to in the chart are advised to contact the embassy to check visa requirements for Guinea.

Types and cost: 

One-month single-entry visa: £65; three-month multiple-entry visa: £90.

Application to: 

Consulate (or consular section at embassy).

Working days: 

Processing times for visas for Guinea vary depending on the nationality of the applicant. Contact the embassy for more information.

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