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Do Canada passport holders need a visa to visit GN?

Canadian passport holders need a visa to enter Guinea, and the practical route is the official eVisa. You apply online at the government PAF portal, pay USD 80 for the tourist category, and receive an Entry Visa Letter by email (typically within about 3 business days). The eVisa is single-entry and authorizes a stay of up to 90 days; the physical visa sticker is issued on arrival in Conakry after fingerprint and photo capture. A yellow fever vaccination certificate is mandatory. Guinea is not a visa-free or visa-on-walk-up destination for Canadian ordinary passport holders. Canada is not on Guinea's visa-exempt list, so a visa is required. The most common and officially endorsed channel is the Guinea eVisa, run by the Police de l'Air et des Frontieres (PAF) at paf.gov.gn. The Tourist Visa category costs USD 80 and permits a stay of up to 90 days as a single-entry visa. Notably, Guinea grants Canada and US e-Visa holders extended validity (up to 5 years on the visa document under reciprocal arrangements), but each entry is still tied to the authorized 90-day tourist stay. The process is: apply online with a scanned passport datapage, a passport photo, a return ticket and a yellow fever certificate; receive an acknowledgement email; receive an Entry Visa Letter once approved; then complete biometric capture and receive the visa sticker on arrival. Approval is at the discretion of the authority and the fee is non-refundable. Guinea is in West Africa and is NOT part of the Schengen area, so Schengen 90/180 and ETIAS rules do not apply. Yellow fever vaccination is a hard entry requirement. Travelers should apply only through the official paf.gov.gn portal to avoid third-party markups.
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
eVisa (Tourist Visa) issued online via PAF, sticker completed on arrival
Maximum stay
Up to 90 days
per entry
Entries
Single entry
from issue date
Visa fee
USD 80 (Tourist Visa)
consular fee only
Processing time
Approx. 72 hours (3 business days)
standard track
Validity
Tourist eVisa up to 90 days; Canada/US holders may receive extended document validity (up to 5 years) under reciprocity
from issue date
/02 — The process

How to apply

/01
Confirm eligibility and documents
Ensure your Canadian passport is valid for at least 6 months from your date of entry and has a blank page. Obtain a yellow fever vaccination and certificate, which is mandatory for entry.
· Passport 6+ months validity· Yellow fever certificate
/02
Apply on the official PAF portal
Go to the official Guinea eVisa site at paf.gov.gn/visa and complete the application form. Select the Tourist Visa category.
· paf.gov.gn/visa· Tourist Visa
/03
Upload supporting documents
Upload a scan of your passport datapage, a passport-size digital photo on a white background, and your return flight confirmation.
· Passport scan· Photo· Return ticket
/04
Pay the visa fee
Pay the USD 80 Tourist Visa fee online by card. The administrative fee is non-refundable even if the application is rejected.
· USD 80· Non-refundable
/05
Receive acknowledgement and Entry Visa Letter
You first receive an acknowledgement email. Once the authority approves (about 72 hours), an Entry Visa Letter is emailed to you. Print it for travel.
· ~72 hours· Print the letter
/06
Complete the visa on arrival
On arrival at Conakry airport, present the Entry Visa Letter. Officers capture your photo and fingerprints and affix the visa, granting up to 90 days.
· Conakry entry· Biometrics on arrival
/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

9 items
Personalized checklist
0 / 9 complete
Canadian passport valid 6+ months beyond entry with a blank page
required
Approved Guinea Entry Visa Letter (eVisa) printed
required
Yellow fever vaccination certificate
required
Digital passport-size photo, white background
required
Confirmed return or onward flight ticket
required
Proof of accommodation in Guinea
recommended
Payment card for the USD 80 online fee
required
Sufficient funds for the duration of stay
recommended
Travel/health insurance covering Guinea
recommended
Track your progress · save & email a copy
/04 — The cost

Fee breakdown

All-in estimate
Line itemAmountSource
Tourist Visa (eVisa)USD 80Single entry, up to 90-day stay
Transit / Transborder VisaUSD 50Up to 3 days, if transiting only
Long-term Visa (VLS)USD 1501 year, not for short tourist visits
Third-party service fee (optional)USD 20-100Only if using an agency instead of the official portal
Total estimateUSD 80USD 180incl. all
/05 — The wait

Processing time

Authorized visa agency
3-5 business days
Third-party services handle the form for an added fee; useful for document help but not necessary.
/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency
/01
Canada is not on Guinea's visa-exempt list
Guinea grants visa-free entry only to a limited set of countries (mainly ECOWAS and select partners); Canadian ordinary passport holders are not exempt and must obtain a visa.
High
/02
eVisa is the standard channel
Guinea operates an official electronic visa system through the PAF, making the eVisa the normal route rather than a paper embassy visa.
High
/03
Tourism and short visits qualify for the Tourist Visa
The eVisa Tourist Visa category explicitly covers tourism, family visits and short business trips for up to 90 days.
High
/04
Yellow fever certificate is mandatory
Proof of yellow fever vaccination is a hard requirement for entry and is checked on arrival.
Medium
/05
Sticker is completed on arrival
The eVisa is finalized with biometric capture and a sticker at the Guinean port of entry, so the emailed letter alone is not the final visa.
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
Canada to Guinea route verified
Confirmed via the official Guinea PAF eVisa portal that Canadian ordinary passport holders require a visa, obtainable as a USD 80 single-entry Tourist eVisa valid for up to 90 days, with ~72-hour processing and yellow fever certificate required.
/09 — The questions

Frequently asked

Can Canadians get a visa on arrival in Guinea without applying online first?
No. You must apply for the eVisa online beforehand and obtain an Entry Visa Letter. The visa sticker is then issued on arrival, but only after prior online approval. Showing up without an approved letter is not advised.
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