Guinean Visa is not required for Ivorians
Stay Duration: 90 days
Entry Requirements
- Passport holders from Ivory Coast can stay in Guinea without a visa for a variable period of at least 30 days depending on the Embassy’s decision.
- The passport must be valid for at least six months beyond the planned period of stay in Guinea
- It must also have at least one blank page for entry stamp.
- A current Yellow Fever Vaccination certificate is required for visitors above nine months of age.
- A flight confirmation from a travel agency or return ticket is also required.
- Citizens of Ivory Coast must provide proof of accommodation for the duration of their trip either through confirmed hotel reservation or invitation letter from host.
- Visitors are not expected to declare proof of financial capability to support their stay.
- Visitors staying for more than the stipulated visa-free duration will have to acquire an Alien Registration Card (ARC) from the Immigration Department in Conakry.
- There are no taxes levied upon the visitor’s entry or departure from the airport.
- Restrictions are placed on the amount of tobacco and alcohol brought into the country.
- Currency restrictions are placed on the exit of currencies of no more than 100,000 GNF or $50,000 USD.
- Penalties for possessing, using or trafficking illegal drugs in Guinea are severe.
- Military equipment pornographic materials, products containing abestos and live animals/fresh meat are prohibited from being imported into the country.
- Homosexual activities are prohibited in Guinea.
- There are diverse religions in Guinea. However, Islam is the main religion in Guinea with an estimate of 85% Muslims making up its population.
- The local currency is the Guinean Franc (GNF).
- The standard voltage and frequency in Guinea are 220 V and 50 Hz. The power plugs are types C,F and K.
- The official language is French. However, several indigenous languages exist.
- They include: Fula, Malinke, Susu, Kissi, Kpelle and Toma.
- The estimated flight time from Ivory Coast to Guinea is 1 hour 27 minutes.
- There is no time difference between Guinea and Ivory Coast.
- The climate of Guinea is tropical having two seasons- a dry season from November to March and a wet season from April to October.
- Visitors should restrict photography to private gatherings or obtain permission from the Guinean government before photographing military facilities, government buildings or public works.
- Military equipment pornographic materials, products containing abestos and live animals/fresh meat are prohibited from being imported into the country.
- Mount Nimba, Cape Verga, Fouta Djallon and Grand mosquee de Conakry (the fourth largest mosque in the world) are top tourist sites in the country.
- Poulet Yassa is the national dish in Guinea.