China visa requirements for Guineans

Travel and visa requirements

Basic Travel Requirements for Guineans visiting China

Travelers are required to fulfill the following requirements in order to apply for a Chinese Visa.


  • A Guinean passport with 6 months validity beyond trip completion and one blank visa page is required.
  • Photocopy of the passport’s data page and the photo page if it is separate.
  • One correctly completed and signed visa application form should be submitted.
  • If the applicant is a minor, the parents/legal guardians have to sign the form.
  • 33mm x 48mm passport-sized photographs taken against a white or light blue background.
  • Proof of financial support for the period of stay.
  • Proof of accommodation valid for the trip.
  • Copy of return flight ticket.
  • Documentation showing applicant’s ties to the home country, e.g. verification from applicant’s employer.
  • Medical Insurance to cover the duration of the entire stay.
  • One copy of flight itinerary
  • Documentation confirming the purpose of travel.

China Visa for Guineans

Facts about China


China, officially the People's Republic of China is a country in East Asia and the world's most populous country, with a population of around 1.404 billion in 2017. Covering approximately 9,600,000 square kilometres, it is the third or fourth-largest country by total area.  China’s political system was based on hereditary Monarchies or dynasties beginning with the semi-mythical Xia dynasty in 21st Century BCE.


China as a whole was ravaged by feudal warlordism with Japan during World War II. The Chinese civil war resulted in a division of territory in 1949 when the communist party of China led by Mao Zedong established the people’s republic of China on mainland China. Also the Kuomintang led nationalist government retreated to the Island of Taiwan where it governed until 1996 when Taiwan changed to democracy.


China’s economy has been one of the world’s fastest-growing with its annual growth rates consistently above 6 per cent. According to the World bank China’s GDP grew from $150 billion in 1978 to $12.24 trillion in 2017. In 2018, its GDP increased to $13.5 trillion (90 trillion yuan). Since 2010, China has been the country with the world’s second-largest economy by nominal GDP and the largest economy in the world by purchasing power parity in 2014.


China is also the world’s largest exporter and second-largest importer of goods and also the home to some of the world’s largest tech giants such as Huawei, Baidu, Tencent and Alibaba as it is the world’s most technologically advanced nation. Since 2019, China has the highest number of rich people in the world.

Types of China Visa


Types of Visa Processing Time Duration of Stay
Tourist visa 4 business days 30 days
Business visa 4 business days 60 days
Student visa 4 working days 90 days

General Requirements for China Visa


  • A Guinean passport with 6 months validity beyond trip completion and one blank visa page is required.
  • Photocopy of the passport’s data page and the photo page if it is separate.
  • One correctly completed and signed visa application form should be submitted.
  • If the applicant is a minor, the parents/legal guardians have to sign the form.
  • 33mm x 48mm passport-sized photographs taken against a white or light blue background.
  • Proof of financial support for the period of stay.
  • Proof of accommodation valid for the trip.
  • Copy of return flight ticket.
  • Documentation showing applicant’s ties to the home country, e.g. verification from applicant’s employer.
  • Medical Insurance to cover the duration of the entire stay.
  • One copy of flight itinerary
  • Documentation confirming the purpose of travel.

China Visa Fees


Visa Type

Sub Types

Visa Fees

Tourist visa

638.00 (CNY)

Business visa

638.00 (CNY)

Student visa

638.00 (CNY)

China Visa Application Centres & Embassies in Guinea


Location

Address

Conakry

Woodlands Road, Kilimani District P.O.Box 30508 Conakry Guinea

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chinaembgn@mfa.gov.cn

(+224) 414835

Frequently Asked Questions


How much should I bring to China?

Firstly, you cannot bring in more than $5,000 USD, or CNY 20,000, without declaring it and having the relevant paperwork. You should only bring enough cash for your immediate needs, for taxi's, snacks, and the like, for the first day or two.


What should I not wear in China?

Shirts that are low-cut, or leave shoulders and backs mostly bare, should be avoided. Similarly, it's safer not to wear incredibly short dresses, skirts, or shorts when you are deciding what to wear in China.


What mode of payment is accepted in China?

Although more and more businesses (particularly large hotel chains and upscale restaurants) now accept Visa and Mastercard, the most widely accepted card scheme is UnionPay. However, for the most part, when you are traveling in China you’ll need to pay with cash!


Is healthcare services available for tourist in China?

Chinese hospitals can be crowded and daunting, but most major cities also have specialized hospitals catering to foreigners living and working in the country. Even in crowded public hospitals, many doctors will speak English.