Guinea visa requirements for Ghanaians

Travel and visa requirements

Guinean Visa is not required for Ghanaians

Stay Duration: 6 months

Entry Requirements

  • Ghanaian passport holders can stay in Guinea visa-free for a duration of 6 months.
  • No tourist visa is required for visitors to visit Guinea.
  • Your passport must be valid for 6 months with one blank page for entry stamp.
  • Before entry into Guinea, you must have a valid passport, copy of your flight itinerary, three passport photographs and a copy of your yellow fever vaccination certificate.
  • You can't leave the country with more than $5000. 
  • Ghanaians visiting Guinea must check for hepatitis A, hepatitis B, typhoid, yellow fever, rabies, meningitis, polio, measles, mumps and rubella (MMR), Tdap (tetanus, diphtheria, and pertussis), chickenpox, shingles, pneumonia, and influenza vaccines.
  • Guinea is approximately 85 percent Muslim, 8 percent Christian, with 7 percent adhering to indigenous religious beliefs. 
  • The exchange rate between The Ghanaian Cedi and the Guinean Franc is currently at 1 (GHS)/ 1,717.88 (GNF).
  • Because the time zone currently in use in Guinea is Greenwich Mean Time (GMT), there is no time difference between Ghana and Guinea Bissau. 
  • In Guinea, the plug size and sockets are of type C, F, and K. The standard voltage is 220V and the standard frequency is 50Hz.
  • Guinea Taxis and car rental taxis are the major means of transportation in Guinea. Motor taxis and taxi bikes are also another way to travel.
  • French is the official language of Guinea, which was inherited from the colonial rule.
  • The climate is tropical and humid with a wet and dry season. Guinea is one of the wettest countries in West Africa. 
  • The wettest months are April to October while December through March is the driest.
  • Visitors might want to pick up some basic French phrases to help them navigate communication in rural places.
  • Visitors are advised to be careful when carrying out monetary transactions in Guinea Bissau, from currency changes to relatively expensive purchases.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to process a visa to Guinea?

It takes around 3 business days to process a visa to Guinea. Visitors to Guinea must obtain a visa from one of the Guinean diplomatic missions unless they come from one of the countries or territories that are visa-exempt.

How much does a visa to Guinea cost?

A single-entry visa costs $160 and a multiple-entry visa costs $320.

How long is your visa valid for?

Ghanaian passport holders can stay in Guinea visa-free for a duration of 6 months.

Are there any currency restrictions for travelling to Guinea?

There are no currency restrictions for entering Guinea, however, you can't leave the country with more than $5000.

What is the official language of Guinea?

The official language of Guinea is French. A number of indigenous languages enjoy the status of national languages in the country. These include the Malinké, Kissi, Toma, Fula, and Kpelle.