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Guinea

  • Conakry
  • Africa
  • French

At a glance

Guinea: know before you go

At a glance

Capital
Conakry
Population
17,521,167
Area
245,857 km² · 94,926 sq mi
Languages
French, languages of Guinea
Currency
Guinean Franc (GNF)
Time zone
UTC±00:00, Africa/Conakry
Calling code
+224
Drives on the
Right
Internet domain
.gn
Landlocked
No, it has a coastline
More facts
Continent
Africa

Member of

  • African Union
  • United Nations

Entry requirements

Guinea visa requirements

Guinea entry requirements by passport: of 197 passports, 22 can enter without a visa, 0 get a visa on arrival, 161 apply online before they travel and 14 need a visa from an embassy or consulate.

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Safety

Guinea safety: is it safe to visit?

Level 2 of 4Exercise Increased Caution

Due to civil unrest and crime

US State Dept, updated July 20, 2025. Advisories change: check your own government's travel advice before you go.

Questions

Guinea: frequently asked questions

Guinea visa: do I need one?
Guinea entry requirements by passport: of 197 passports, 22 can enter without a visa, 0 get a visa on arrival, 161 apply online before they travel and 14 need a visa from an embassy or consulate.
Guinea: is it safe to visit?
US State Dept rates Guinea at level 2 of 4. Exercise Increased Caution: Due to civil unrest and crime.
Guinea: what currency is used?
Currency in Guinea: Guinean Franc (GNF).
Guinea: what language do people speak?
Languages of Guinea: French, languages of Guinea.
Guinea: what is the capital?
The capital of Guinea is Conakry.

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