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United States to Guinea visa requirements

US passport holders need a visa for Guinea. Apply online for the official Guinea eVisa (Entry Visa Letter) before you travel, then finalize biometrics and collect the visa at the on-arrival counter at Conakry airport. The tourist eVisa costs USD 80 and allows a stay of up to 90 days. A United States ordinary passport holder cannot enter Guinea visa-free. The Government of Guinea operates a mandatory online eVisa system via its official immigration portal (PAF / paf.gov.gn). Travelers complete the application online before departure and receive an Entry Visa Letter once approved (typically within 72 hours). The physical visa is then issued at the visa-on-arrival/enrolment counter at Conakry's Ahmed Sekou Toure International Airport, where a photo and fingerprints are captured. The tourist (short-stay) eVisa carries a USD 80 fee, permits a stay of up to 90 days, and requires a valid passport with at least 6 months validity beyond entry plus at least one blank page. A yellow fever vaccination certificate is mandatory for entry, and the CDC recommends antimalarial prophylaxis. Because the application is filed and approved online ahead of travel, the correct verdict is eVisa rather than a pure visa-on-arrival or visa-free regime. Guinea is in West Africa and is not part of the Schengen area, so Schengen/ETIAS rules do not apply.
VISA REQUIREDTOURISMSINGLE ENTRYLast verified 2026-05-30
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/01 — The numbers

Key facts

Last verified 2026-05-30
Visa type
eVisa (tourist / short-stay) - applied online, finalized at airport
Maximum stay
Up to 90 days
per entry
Entries
Single entry (short-stay tourist)
from issue date
Visa fee
USD 80 (tourist eVisa)
consular fee only
Processing time
Approximately within 72 hours of submission
standard track
Validity
Short-stay tourist eVisa valid for entry within 90 days
from issue date
/02 — The process

How to apply

/01
Confirm passport and health documents
Ensure your US passport is valid for at least 6 months beyond your arrival date with at least one blank page, and obtain a yellow fever vaccination certificate (mandatory for entry).
· 6 months validity· Yellow fever required
/02
Open the official Guinea eVisa portal
Go to the Government of Guinea immigration portal at paf.gov.gn and select the eVisa / Apply for your visa online option. Choose the Tourist visa category.
· paf.gov.gn· Tourist visa
/03
Complete the application and upload documents
Fill in your personal and travel details and upload a scan of your passport datapage, a passport-style photo, your return flight booking, and your yellow fever certificate.
· Passport scan· Photo· Return ticket
/04
Pay the visa fee
Pay the USD 80 tourist eVisa fee online to submit the application. Save the acknowledgement/registration receipt emailed to you.
· USD 80· Save receipt
/05
Await approval and Entry Visa Letter
The competent authority reviews the application, normally within 72 hours. On approval you receive an Entry Visa Letter by email; print it and your registration receipt.
· ~72 hours· Print Entry Visa Letter
/06
Finalize the visa at Conakry airport
On arrival at Conakry airport, proceed to the visa-on-arrival/enrolment counter, present your Entry Visa Letter and receipt, and complete biometric capture (photo and fingerprints) to receive your visa.
· Conakry airport· Biometrics on arrival
/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

13 items
Personalized checklist
United States -> Guinea · eVisa (tourist / short-stay) - applied online, finalized at airport
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RequiredUS passport valid 6+ months beyond arrival with a blank page
Original passport; keep the blank pages and remaining validity required for this route
required
RequiredApproved Guinea Entry Visa Letter (printed)
Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel
required
RequiredeVisa registration/acknowledgement receipt
Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel
required
RequiredYellow fever vaccination certificate (yellow card)
Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel
required
RequiredPassport-style photo with white background
Use the official size, background, and recency rules for this route
required
RequiredConfirmed return or onward flight ticket
Bookings, itinerary, or confirmations matching the requested stay dates
required
RecommendedProof of sufficient funds for the stay
Bank, income, or asset proof with clear name, date, and balances
recommended
RecommendedProof of accommodation / residence in Guinea
Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel
recommended
RecommendedAntimalarial prophylaxis (CDC recommended)
Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel
recommended
RecommendedTravel/health insurance
Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel
recommended
RequiredOfficial application form or online application
Official form; submit online or print and sign as instructed
Use the current form from the official or designated application channel.
RequiredFlight and hotel itinerary
Confirmed or agency-arranged itinerary when the route guide requires it
Use dates that fit the allowed stay and visa validity.
RecommendedTravel medical insurance
Policy certificate showing traveler name, destination, and coverage dates
Some destinations or agencies require it even when the core visa rule only recommends it.
Official sourcesU.S. Department of State - Guinea International Travel InformationPAF Guinée - Official Guinea eVisa Portal (Visa page)PAF Guinée - Guinea eVisa Application
Application link included: PAF Guinée - Official Guinea eVisa Portal (Visa page)
Open link
/04 — The cost

Fee breakdown

All-in estimate
Line itemAmountSource
Tourist eVisa feeUSD 80Short-stay tourist visa, stay up to 90 days
Transit visaUSD 50Stay not exceeding 3 days
Long-term visa (VLS)USD 150Valid 1 year; not for short tourist visits
Departure fine (no valid visa)~USD 50Penalty if entering without proper documentation
Total estimateUSD 80 — USD 80incl. all
/05 — The wait

Processing time

Standard eVisa processing
Within ~72 hours
Online application reviewed by the competent authority; Entry Visa Letter issued by email on approval.
/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency
/01
No visa-waiver for US citizens
Guinea does not grant visa-free entry to US ordinary passport holders; a visa is required for tourism.
High
/02
Online application is mandatory
The US State Department and Guinea's immigration authority direct travelers to apply online via paf.gov.gn before travel.
High
/03
Visa finalized at the airport
After online approval, the physical visa with biometrics is issued at the Conakry airport enrolment counter.
High
/04
Yellow fever certificate enforced
Proof of yellow fever vaccination is checked on arrival and is a condition of entry.
Medium
/05
Documentation gaps at submission
Missing return ticket, photo, or yellow fever certificate can delay or block eVisa approval.
Medium
/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
United States of America to Guinea route verified
Confirmed via US State Department and Guinea's official PAF immigration portal that US ordinary passport holders require a Guinea eVisa applied online before travel (USD 80 tourist, up to 90 days), with biometrics finalized at Conakry airport.
/09 — The questions

Frequently asked

Do US citizens need a visa to visit Guinea?—
Yes. US ordinary passport holders must obtain a visa. The standard route is the official Guinea eVisa, applied for online before travel and finalized at Conakry airport.
How much does the Guinea tourist eVisa cost?+
How long does the eVisa take to process?+
How long can I stay in Guinea on a tourist eVisa?+
Is a yellow fever vaccination required?+
Where do I apply for the Guinea eVisa?+
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