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Guinea Visa for United Kingdom Citizens 2026

e-Visa / eTA

UK citizens must obtain an e-visa to Guinea before travel; apply online at the official Guinea e-visa portal; tourist e-visas start at USD 60 with processing 3-5 business days.

Guide last updated September 5, 2026. Always verify with official sources before travel.

What you need

  • Passport validity: passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the date of entry and contain at least 2 blank visa pages.
  • Specific forms: online e-visa application via the official Guinea e-visa portal (no DS-160, VAF1A or similar paper forms).
  • Financial proof: show you can cover your stay; there is no fixed published minimum; as guidance, plan for around USD 50 per day of stay.
  • Accommodation and return ticket: confirmed hotel booking or invitation letter and a return/onward ticket.
  • Photo spec: 35x45 mm passport-style photo with a white background, head centered, taken within the last 6 months.
  • Biometrics: not required to submit biometrics separately for the online e-visa; authorities may collect biometric data at entry if required.
  • Travel health insurance: recommended but not strictly required.

Visa types

  • Tourist e-visa: official name Guinea e-Visa – Tourist; validity 90 days from issue; maximum stay per visit 30 days; single entry; approximate fee USD 60; GNF equivalent around 540,000 GNF.
  • Business e-visa: official name Guinea e-Visa – Business; validity 90 days from issue; maximum stay per visit 30 days; single entry; approximate fee USD 120; GNF equivalent around 1,080,000 GNF.
  • Note: Student and Work visas for Guinea typically require embassy processing and are not guaranteed via the online e-visa route.

How to apply online

  • How to apply online: go to the official Guinea e-visa portal and create an account.
  • Steps: fill applicant details, upload scanned documents (passport data page and passport-style photo), select visa type (Tourist or Business), pay the visa fee online, receive confirmation email and e-visa approval by email.
  • Fee: Tourist USD 60; Business USD 120 (payments in USD; GNF equivalent shown during checkout).
  • Processing time: 3-5 business days.
  • How approval arrives: via email as a downloadable PDF e-visa; print and present with your passport on arrival.

Fees & processing time

  • Visa fee (local currency and USD): Tourist: 540,000 GNF (USD 60); Business: 1,080,000 GNF (USD 120).
  • VFS/BLS service fee: not applicable for Guinea official e-visa portal.
  • Total cost: as above.
  • Standard processing time: 3-5 working days.
  • Express/priority option: not offered publicly; check the portal for updates.

Tips for United Kingdom travelers

  • Apply at least 7-14 days before travel to allow for processing and possible delays.
  • Common rejection reasons for UK applicants: inconsistent travel dates, insufficient funds evidence, passport validity less than 6 months, or missing required documents.
  • E-visa vs embassy: Guinea e-visa is applied online; there is no separate VFS/BLS submission for the e-visa route.
  • Travel advisories: check the UK government travel advice page (GOV.UK) for current warnings or advisories on Guinea.
  • Extensions: extensions are not guaranteed; if you need more time, you must contact Guinean immigration authorities or apply for a new e-visa before expiry; otherwise depart and re-enter if eligible.

Official links & resources

Always confirm requirements with government or embassy sources before applying.

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