Guinea visa requirements for Cape Verdians

Travel and visa requirements

Guinean Visa is not required for Cape Verdians

Stay Duration: 30 days

Entry Requirements

  • Citizens of Cape Verde travelling to Guinea are not required to obtain a visa for a stay 30 days.
  • Passport of citizens must be valid for six months beyond the duration of stay with at least one blank page for entry stamps.
  • Cape Verde citizens entering Guinea are required to provide a Yellow Fever certificate of vaccination at the port of entry.
  • No restrictions are placed on the amount of money taken into the country No more than 100,000 FG or $5,000 USD is allowed at departure.
  • Cats and dogs must be accompanied by a veterinary certificate of good health and a certificate of vaccination against rabies issued in the home country.
  • Travellers are not required to pay any airport tax upon their departure from the airport.
  • In Guinea, the power plugs and sockets are of type C, F and K. The standard voltage is 220 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz.
  • Guinea uses Greenwich Mean Time zone (GMT) hence, Guinea is 1 hour ahead of Cape Verde.
  • The estimated flight time from Praia, Cape Verde to Guinea is 2 hours, 14 minutes.
  • Intending visitors can get to Guinea from any international airport in Cape Verde. There are international airports in Sal and Santiago.
  • Air Europa, Plus Ultra Lineas Aereas, Avianca, EgyptAir, Iberia, Emirates and Ethiopian Airlines are some of the carriers that fly from Cape Verde to Guinea.
  • French, the official language of Guinea is the main language of communication in schools, in government administration and the media but more than twenty-four indigenous languages are also spoken.
  • Guinea is a predominantly Islamic country with Muslims representing 85 percent of the population.
  • The country is the world's second-largest producer of bauxite and has rich deposits of diamonds and gold.
  • Major cities in Guinea with a population above 100,000 include Kankan, Kindia, Labe, Gueckedou, Boke, Mamou and Kissidougou.
  • The climate of Guinea is tropical and humid with a wet and a dry season and is one of the wettest countries in West Africa. 
  • In Guinea, the wet season with a southwesterly wind lasts from June to November while the dry season with a northeasterly harmattan lasts from December to May.
  • Guinea presents some interesting tourist sites, among the top attractions, are the waterfalls found mostly in the Basse Guinee (Lower Guinea) and Moyenne Guinee (Middle Guinea) regions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it safe to visit Guinea?

Guinea is a rather unsafe nation due to the fact that it has a history of being one of Africa's unstable countries, therefore, lawlessness and criminality are widespread. Most of the crime is done by officials in military uniforms, and usually targets foreigners for target opportunities.


Are there airports in Guinea?

The primary airport for international flights to Guinea is at Conakry. There are about eleven airports in Guinea.

Is it safe to drink water in Guinea?

Guinea has the poorest access to clean water in the world with about 60% of the population live without a safe water supply, therefore, it is highly advisable that visitors stick to bottled purified water.