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Do United Kingdom passport holders need a visa to visit GN?

Q: How do I apply for the Guinea eVisa?

Apply online through the official Air and Border Police (PAF) portal at paf.gov.gn/visa, upload the required documents, and pay the fee. Avoid third-party sites that add markups.

Q: How long does the eVisa take to process?

Approval typically takes around 72 hours (3 business days). Apply several days before departure to be safe.

Q: How long can I stay in Guinea on the eVisa?

The eVisa allows a stay of up to 90 days. Overstaying can lead to fines and entry bans.

Q: Is a yellow fever certificate required?

Yes. A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required for entry and must be uploaded as part of the eVisa application.

Q: What do I show at the border?

Print the Entry Visa Letter you receive by email and present it with your passport and yellow fever certificate. Border officials then issue the visa in your passport.

UK ordinary passport holders need an eVisa to visit Guinea. There is no visa-free or true visa-on-arrival channel. Apply online via the official PAF portal (paf.gov.gn) several days before travel, then present the approved entry-visa letter at the border, where officials issue the actual visa. A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required. British citizens cannot enter Guinea without prior authorization. The Republic of Guinea operates an electronic visa (eVisa) system administered by the Air and Border Police (Police de l'Air et des Frontieres, PAF) at paf.gov.gn. UK travelers must complete the online application several days in advance, upload supporting documents (including a yellow fever vaccination certificate), and pay the fee. Once approved, the applicant receives an Entry Visa Letter (entry authorization) by email, which must be printed and presented with the passport on arrival; border officials then issue the visa sticker. The eVisa covers stays of up to 90 days, and the passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the arrival date. UK GOV.UK travel advice explicitly warns that British nationals have been refused entry for holding the wrong visa type, so the correct tourist/private eVisa must be obtained. Avoid third-party agency sites that add markups; use only the official PAF portal. This information was verified on 2026-05-30 against GOV.UK foreign travel advice and the Guinea PAF eVisa portal.

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 (electronic visa) - issued at border on presentation of approved entry-visa letter

Maximum stay

Up to 90 days

per entry

Entries

Single entry (typical tourist eVisa)

from issue date

Visa fee

Approx. USD 80-110 (around GBP 65-90) including service charges

consular fee only

Processing time

About 72 hours (3 business days); apply several days in advance

standard track

Validity

Valid for entry within the period stated on the approval; stay up to 90 days

from issue date

/02 — The process

How to apply

/01

Confirm passport and yellow fever status

Ensure your UK passport is valid for at least 6 months beyond your arrival date and has blank pages. Get a yellow fever vaccination and keep the certificate, which is required for entry and for the eVisa application.

· 6 months validity· Yellow fever certificate

/02

Open the official PAF eVisa portal

Go to the Guinea Air and Border Police portal at paf.gov.gn/visa. Avoid third-party agency websites that charge extra fees. Create your application for a tourist/private eVisa.

· paf.gov.gn· Official only

/03

Complete the online application

Fill in your personal and travel details and upload scanned documents: passport bio page, passport photo (white background), return/onward ticket, proof of accommodation, and your yellow fever certificate.

· Scanned documents· Photo white background

/04

Pay the eVisa fee

Pay the visa fee online by card. The tourist eVisa total is roughly USD 80-110 depending on processing and service charges.

· Card payment· USD 80-110

/05

Receive and print the Entry Visa Letter

After approval (about 72 hours), you receive an Entry Visa Letter (authorization) by email. The online application alone does not grant the visa - print this letter.

· ~72 hours· Print the letter

/06

Present documents on arrival

At the Guinea entry checkpoint, present your printed Entry Visa Letter, passport, and yellow fever certificate. Border officials issue the visa in your passport.

· At border· Visa issued on arrival

/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

10 items

Personalized checklist

0 / 10 complete

UK passport valid 6+ months beyond arrival with blank pages

required

Completed eVisa application via official PAF portal (paf.gov.gn)

required

Approved Entry Visa Letter printed on paper

required

Yellow fever vaccination certificate

required

Recent passport-size photo, white background

required

Return or onward flight ticket

required

Proof of accommodation (hotel booking or invitation letter)

required

Proof of sufficient funds / bank statement

recommended

Copy of passport bio page

recommended

eVisa fee payment receipt

required

Track your progress · save & email a copy

/04 — The cost

Fee breakdown

All-in estimate

Line itemAmountSource

eVisa government feeUSD 80Base electronic visa fee for short tourist stay

Service / processing chargeUSD 20-30Portal handling charge; total commonly quoted around USD 109

Yellow fever vaccinationGBP 60-85Paid at a UK travel clinic; mandatory certificate

Total estimateUSD 80 (approx GBP 65) — USD 110 (approx GBP 90)incl. all

/05 — The wait

Processing time

Standard eVisa processing

About 72 hours (3 business days)

Apply several days before departure to allow for approval and any document queries.

Early application buffer

1-2 weeks ahead

Submitting well in advance protects against delays and last-minute document issues.

/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency

/01

No visa-waiver agreement

The UK and Guinea have no bilateral visa-free arrangement; British passport holders are not exempt from visa requirements.

High

/02

Guinea requires advance authorization

Guinea mandates an eVisa obtained before travel; entry is refused without the correct approved authorization.

High

/03

Wrong visa type causes refusals

GOV.UK warns British nationals have been refused entry for holding the wrong visa, so the correct tourist/private eVisa is essential.

Medium

/04

Yellow fever certificate enforced

A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required for entry and as part of the eVisa application.

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 Kingdom to Guinea route verified

Confirmed eVisa requirement for UK ordinary passport holders against GOV.UK foreign travel advice and the Guinea PAF eVisa portal; stay up to 90 days, ~72h processing, yellow fever certificate mandatory.

/09 — The questions