Guinea visa requirements for Malians

Travel and visa requirements

Guinean Visa is not required for Malians

Stay Duration: 90 days

Entry Requirements

  • Citizens of Mali travelling to Guinea are not required to obtain a visa for a stay up to 90 days.
  • The passport of citizens must be valid for six months beyond the duration of stay with at least one blank page for entry stamps.
  • Malians entering Guinea are required to provide a Yellow Fever vaccination certificate at the port of entry.
  • No restrictions are placed on the amount of money taken into the country but 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 must be presented.
  • 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 the Greenwich Mean Time zone (GMT) meaning that there is no time difference between Mali and Guinea.
  • The estimated flight time from Bamako, Mali to Guinea is 1 hour, 4 minutes.
  • Air Europa, Plus Ultra Lineas Aereas, Avianca, EgyptAir, Iberia, Emirates and Ethiopian Airlines are some of the carriers that fly from Mali 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 per cent 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 Guinea a rich country?

Guinea’s mineral wealth makes it potentially one of Africa's richest countries, but its people are among the poorest in West Africa.

Is it safe to travel to Guinea?

    Guinea is a relatively safe country to visit but avoid driving after dark outside of populated areas due to the risk of roadside crimes, roadblocks, and road hazards.


              What is Guniea Conakry known for?

              A West African country, Guinea was formerly known as French Guinea and is sometimes called Guinea Conakry to separate it from its neighbor, Guniea Bissau. Conakry is the largest city, the seat of government, and capital.

              What is the population of Guniea Conakry?

              Guinea's 2019 population is estimated as 12,771,246 people at mid-year according to UN data. These statistics show that the country's population is equivalent to 0.17% of the total world population.

              What is the climate of Guinea?

              The coastal region of Guinea and most of the inland have a tropical climate, with a monsoonal-type rainy season lasting from April to November, relatively high and uniform temperatures, southwesterly winds, and high humidity. There is a dry season (December to May) with northeasterly harmattan winds.