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Do France passport holders need a visa to visit GN?

French ordinary passport holders need a visa for Guinea. The standard route for tourism is the Guinea eVisa, applied online via the official Air and Border Police (PAF/DCPAF) portal before travel. A yellow fever vaccination certificate is mandatory. France is not on Guinea's visa-exempt list, so French citizens cannot enter visa-free. The Government of Guinea operates an electronic visa (eVisa) system run by the Direction Centrale de la Police de l'Air et des Frontieres (DCPAF / PAF). Applications must be made exclusively online at the official portal paf.gov.gn before departure. The tourist eVisa costs USD 80, is single-entry, and allows a stay of up to 90 days. Applicants must hold a passport valid at least 6 months, supply a passport photo, a return/onward flight itinerary, proof of sufficient funds, and crucially a yellow fever vaccination certificate, which is obligatory for entry. After online approval an Entry Visa Letter is issued; biometric enrollment is completed on arrival at Conakry airport. The French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs confirms a visa is required and that the eVisa must be requested online via the DCPAF site, noting processing can take time, so travelers should apply well ahead of departure. Guinea is not in the Schengen area, so Schengen 90/180 and ETIAS rules do not apply to this route.
VISA REQUIREDTOURISMSINGLE ENTRYLast verified 2026-05-30
For guidance only — visa rules change with little notice. Always confirm directly with the destination's embassy or foreign ministry before booking non-refundable travel. Information here applies to ordinary (non-diplomatic) passports unless noted.
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/01 — The numbers

Key facts

Last verified 2026-05-30
Visa type
Electronic visa (eVisa) - Tourist
Maximum stay
Up to 90 days
per entry
Entries
Single entry
from issue date
Visa fee
USD 80 (tourist eVisa)
consular fee only
Processing time
Around 72 hours stated; allow several days to weeks
standard track
Validity
Valid for entry within the period stated on the Entry Visa Letter; stay up to 90 days
from issue date
/02 — The process

How to apply

/01
Confirm passport and yellow fever vaccination
Ensure your French passport is valid for at least 6 months from your intended date of entry and that you hold a valid yellow fever vaccination certificate, which is mandatory for Guinea.
· 6+ months validity· Yellow fever certificate
/02
Go to the official PAF eVisa portal
Open the official Air and Border Police portal at paf.gov.gn and start a new tourist eVisa application. Avoid third-party agency sites that add markups.
· paf.gov.gn· Official portal only
/03
Complete the online form and upload documents
Fill in personal and travel details and upload a scan of your passport datapage, a recent white-background photo, your return flight itinerary, hotel booking, and yellow fever certificate.
· Passport scan· Photo· Flight + hotel
/04
Pay the eVisa fee
Pay the USD 80 tourist eVisa fee online by card. Fees are non-refundable if the application is refused.
· USD 80· Non-refundable
/05
Receive the Entry Visa Letter
Wait for approval. You will get a submission acknowledgement email, then an Entry Visa Letter / registration receipt once the authority approves. Print it.
· Print confirmation
/06
Complete biometrics on arrival in Conakry
At Conakry airport, proceed to the visa counter, present your Entry Visa Letter and passport, and complete biometric enrollment to receive the visa sticker.
· Conakry airport· Biometric enrollment
/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

10 items
Personalized checklist
0 / 10 complete
French passport valid 6+ months beyond entry date
required
Approved Guinea eVisa / Entry Visa Letter (printed)
required
Yellow fever vaccination certificate
required
Recent passport-style photo, white background
required
Return or onward flight ticket
required
Proof of accommodation (hotel booking or invitation)
required
Proof of sufficient funds for the stay
required
eVisa fee paid (USD 80) by card
required
At least one blank passport page
recommended
Travel/medical insurance for the trip
recommended
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/04 — The cost

Fee breakdown

All-in estimate
Line itemAmountSource
Tourist eVisa feeUSD 80Single entry, stay up to 90 days; paid online on paf.gov.gn
Transit visa (if applicable)USD 50Up to 3 days, only if transiting rather than touring
Yellow fever vaccinationEUR 30-50 approx.Cost at a French vaccination center; mandatory for entry
Total estimateUSD 80 — USD 130incl. all
/05 — The wait

Processing time

Standard online eVisa
About 72 hours (allow several days)
Apply on paf.gov.gn; approval issued by the authority and Entry Visa Letter sent by email.
Early application buffer
Apply 2-4 weeks ahead
French foreign ministry notes processing can take longer; applying early avoids travel disruption.
/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency
/01
France not on Guinea's visa-exempt list
Guinea waives visas mainly for ECOWAS and selected African and partner states; France is not included, so a visa is required.
High
/02
eVisa is the standard channel
Guinea requires the eVisa to be applied for exclusively online via the DCPAF/PAF portal before travel.
High
/03
Yellow fever certificate mandatory
Entry requires proof of yellow fever immunization; travelers without it can be refused.
High
/04
Single-entry limitation
The tourist eVisa is single entry, so re-entry after leaving requires a new visa.
Medium
/05
Non-refundable fee on refusal
Administrative costs are retained even if the application is denied.
Low
/07 — On arrival

After you land

/01
Immigration
Keep your passport, visa or exemption proof, return ticket, and accommodation details ready for border inspection.
/02
Customs
Review the destination's customs rules before travel and declare restricted goods or large cash amounts when required.
/03
Connectivity
Check whether airport SIMs, eSIMs, or roaming are the best option for your route before arrival.
/08 — The history

Policy changelog

since 2024
2026-05-30 · major
France to Guinea route verified
Confirmed via the official PAF/DCPAF eVisa portal and the French foreign ministry that French ordinary passport holders need a tourist eVisa (USD 80, single entry, up to 90 days) with mandatory yellow fever certificate.
/09 — The questions

Frequently asked

Can a French citizen enter Guinea without a visa?—
No. France is not on Guinea's visa-exempt list, so a French ordinary passport holder needs a visa, normally the online tourist eVisa, before traveling.
How much does the Guinea tourist eVisa cost?+
Is yellow fever vaccination required for Guinea?+
Where do I apply for the Guinea eVisa?+
How long does eVisa processing take?+
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