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Who needs a visa for Guinea?

Entry rules for Guinea by nationality, for short tourist or business visits, from Central Directorate of the Border Police (DCPAF) of Guinea, official e-Visa portal, checked .

In brief

Citizens of 21 countries and territories can visit Guinea without a visa. Everyone else, 177 nationalities, applies online for an eVisa or ETA.

Visa-free
21
On arrival
0
eVisa or ETA
177
Visa required
0

About 7.4 bn people (92% of the world's other nationalities by population) need a visa arranged before they travel to Guinea: a visa, an eVisa or a visa only with another permit.

Checked 31 Oct 2026Source: Central Directorate of the Border Police of Guinea, official e-Visa…Report a change

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Guinea entry rules at a glance

GroupStayNationalitiesExamplesSource
Visa-freeNot stated21Nigeria, Egypt, Algeria, MoroccoCentral Directorate of the Border Police of Guinea, official e-Visa…
eVisaNot stated177India, China, United States, IndonesiaCentral Directorate of the Border Police of Guinea, official e-Visa…

Visa-free: Nigeria, Egypt, Algeria and 18 more

21 nationalities

No visa is needed; the official source does not state how long you may stay.

Source: Central Directorate of the Border Police (DCPAF) of Guinea, official e-Visa portal, checked You do not require a visa to enter Guinea.

eVisa: India, China, the US and 174 more

177 nationalities

Everyone not listed above applies online for an eVisa.

Nationalities not listed above: the official source says so in as many words.

Source: Central Directorate of the Border Police (DCPAF) of Guinea, official e-Visa portal, checked Every foreign national who wishes to enter Guinea would need a Visa, except for visa waiver countries.

Where to apply

Apply for the eVisa only on the official site, paf.gov.gn. Look-alike sites charge extra for the same form.

These rules cover ordinary passports and short visits; work, study and transit have their own rules.

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FAQ

Do I need a visa to visit Guinea?

It depends on your passport: 21 nationalities are visa-free and 177 can use an eVisa or ETA. Choose your passport above.

Do Indian citizens need a visa for Guinea?

Yes, but online: Indian citizens apply for an eVisa before they travel (Central Directorate of the Border Police (DCPAF) of Guinea, official e-Visa portal, checked 31 Oct 2026).

Do US citizens need a visa for Guinea?

Yes, but online: US citizens apply for an eVisa before they travel (Central Directorate of the Border Police (DCPAF) of Guinea, official e-Visa portal, checked 31 Oct 2026).

Can I apply for a Guinea visa online?

Yes, if you are eligible: 177 nationalities can apply online for an eVisa or ETA. Apply only at paf.gov.gn.

Sources and changes

  1. Guinea e-Visa (official, Border Police DCPAF)paf.gov.gn · checked 31 Oct 2026
  2. Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Guineamae.gov.gn · checked 31 Oct 2026
  1. All groups checked against Central Directorate of the Border Police (DCPAF), Ministry of Security and Civil Protection. No change since.

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