Guinea Visa (Conakry)

The Guinean Government issues Eight (8) types of visas to foreign nationals:

I. Single Entry Visa (VCS)

This is issued to foreign nationals who declares their wish to enter Guinea for a period not exceeding ninety days (< 90 days).

Conditions for the Single Entry Visa (VCS) are:

1. Passport size photo (white background);
2. a scanned copy of valid passport’s datapage
3. a valid return ticket.
4. Yellow fever certificate

II. Long Term Visa (VLS)

This visa is only issued to any foreign national staying in Guinea after the expiration of a period of three months from their entry into national territory. It is granted to foreign nationals wishing to settle in Guinea. Its validity is 1 year from the date of issuance. .

Conditions for the Long Term Visa (VLS) are:

1. Passport size photo (white background);
2. a scanned copy of valid passport’s datapage;
3. a  scanned copy of previous visa (Prorogation Visa);
4. a valid return ticket
5. Yellow fever certificate.
6. The repatriation guarantee :

• A contract of employment duly approved by the authorities for foreign nationals desirous of engaging in salaried employment in Guinea;
• or an authorization to practice a liberal profession or to promote an agricultural, industrial, commercial, artistic or other activity, issued by the competent authorities, if such an authorization is required;
• or a deed evidencing a marital relationship, for a spouse, or a parental relationship for minor children;
• or a certificate of registration or reregistration issued by an institution’s authorities, for students;
• or an internship agreement, for interns.

III. Multiple Entry Visa (VESRM)

Foreign nationals from special treaty countries are eligible to apply for the Multiple Entry Visa (VESRM). Its validity varies  between 3 to 5 years and depends on the bilateral commitment between Republic of Guinea and the treaty countries.

Conditions for the Multiple Entry Visa (VESRM) are:

1. Passport size photo (white background);
2. a scanned copy of valid passport’s datapage
3. a valid return ticket.
4. Yellow fever certificate

IV. Visa Prorogation (VP)

Prorogation Visa (VP) is extended to foreign nationals based on the previous/existing visa type the person was granted for.

Conditions for the ProrogationVisa (VP) are:

1. Passport size photo (white background).
2. a scanned copy of valid passport’s datapage
3. a scanned copy of previous visa (VCS/VESRM)

V.  Visa de Transbordement (VTB)

The issuance of a transit visa (VTB) is conditional on the presentation of:

1. Passport size photo (white background) ;
2. a scanned copy of valid passport’s datapage
3. a valid airline ticket to the final destination or any other proof of the continuation of the journey ;
4. a visa or entry authorization to the country of final destination, where applicable ;
5. Yellow fever certificate.

Its validity varies between 3 to 5 days, beyond which the person should obtain a short-stay visa.

VI. Service Visa (VS)

The issuance of a Service Visa (VS) is under the jurisdiction of approval officer. The following documents are required to be provided:

1. a valid passport or travel document;
2. Scanned copy of passport datapage
3. Passport size photo (white background)
4. Nomination letter

VII. Diplomatic Visa (VD)

The issuance of a Diplomatc Visa (VD) is under the jurisdiction of approval officer. The following documents are required to be provided:

1. a valid passport or travel document;
2. Scanned copy of passport datapage
3. Passport size photo (white background)
4. Appointment letter

VIII. Courtesy Visa (VC)

The issuance of a Courtesy Visa (VC)is under the jurisdiction of approval officer. The following documents are required to be provided:

1. a valid passport or travel document;
2. Scanned copy of passport datapage
3. Passport size photo (white background)
4. Appointment letter