Basic Travel Requirements for Kenyans visiting
Guinea
Travelers are required to fulfill the following requirements in order to
apply for a Guinean Visa.
- Kenyan passport with a validity of at least 6 months from the intended period of exiting the country. The passport must have two blank pages for entry stamp.
- Duly completed visa application form which carries the applicant’s signature.
- Two passport-sized photographs taken with a white background within the last 6 months. The letter should follow the photo specification for a visa application.
- Bank statement not older than three months from the period of visa application. This is proof that you can cater for yourself during your time in the country.
- Travel insurance which has sufficient medical coverage. The insurance should be valid for the duration of your stay in the country.
- Confirmed accommodation for the duration of your stay in the country.
- Copy of return flight ticket.
- Travel itinerary.
Guinea Visa for Kenyans
Facts about Guinea
Avoid eating meat from an uncontrolled source to avoid Anthrax which is prevalent among herds in some areas is Guinea.
Types of Guinea Visa
| Types of Visa | Processing Time | Duration of Stay |
|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | 3 working days | 90 days |
| Business visa | 5 working days | 90 days |
| Transit visa | 5 working days | 24 hours |
General Requirements for Guinea Visa
- Kenyan passport with a validity of at least 6 months from the intended period of exiting the country. The passport must have two blank pages for entry stamp.
- Duly completed visa application form which carries the applicant’s signature.
- Two passport-sized photographs taken with a white background within the last 6 months. The letter should follow the photo specification for a visa application.
- Bank statement not older than three months from the period of visa application. This is proof that you can cater for yourself during your time in the country.
- Travel insurance which has sufficient medical coverage. The insurance should be valid for the duration of your stay in the country.
- Confirmed accommodation for the duration of your stay in the country.
- Copy of return flight ticket.
- Travel itinerary.
Guinea Tourist Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- The Tourist Visa is issued to foreigners who have the intention of traveling to Guinea for the purpose of sightseeing, recreation, and relaxation.
- Kenyans who have been invited to the country by their friends and relatives can visit Guinea with this visa.
- If you are visiting a friend or relative in the country, a letter of invitation from your host is required. The contact information of the host, the purpose of the visit, and the duration of the visit is required.
- Applicants will need to provide proof of the host’s status in Guinea i.e. copy of their Guinea passports information page.
- With this visa, you can attend festivals and events in the country.
- If you are employed, a letter from your employer confirming employment and allowance of your leave is required. The letter should also state the duration and the purpose of your leave.
- A copy of the applicant’s stay permit in Kenya is required.
- Underage children should provide the original copy of their birth certificate. A notarized consent signed by both their parents should also be provided.
- Proof of the incentive of returning to your country at the expiry of your visa.
- Receipt of paid visa application form is required.
- Kenyans cannot take up paid or unpaid employment in the country.
- A copy of the International Certificate of Vaccination for yellow fever is required.
Guinea Business Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- Business-oriented travelers are the eligible candidates of this visa. This visa enables foreigners to participate in various business activities in the country.
- Business activities that may be carried out with this visa may include negotiating and signing of business contracts.
- Foreigners can attend conferences, trade fairs, and business summits in the country.
- Proof of registration of conferences that you will be attending in Guinea should be made available if you will be attending any.
- A letter from your employer in Kenya printed on the company’s letterhead is required. The letter should be addressed to the Embassy of Guinea and should state the duration and purpose of your visit.
- A letter from the inviting company in Guinea written on the company’s letterhead and addressed to the Embassy of Guinea. The letter should indicate the nature of the business to be conducted and the name and address of the company to be contacted in Guinea.
- If the responsibility of your finances will be taken up by the inviting company or your employer, it should be indicated in the business letter.
- Proof of previous business dealings between you and the inviting company is required if any.
- Receipt of the paid visa application form.
- A document which shows that the applicant has the incentive of returning to Kenya should be provided.
- A copy of the International Certificate of Vaccination for yellow fever is required.
Guinea Transit Visa Eligibility &
Requirements
- Foreigners who intend to board a connecting flight from Guinea to their destination country are eligible for this visa.
- Kenyans can also join up with a crew ship at a seaport in Guinea.
- The Transit Visa does not allow foreigners to take up paid or unpaid employment while they are in the country.
- Applicants of this visa cannot take up short courses in Guinea.
- Receipt of paid visa application form is required.
- Visa and other entry permits of the destination country should be provided.
- Flight ticket of the applicant’s destination country is required.
- This visa cannot be extended.
- Applicants are advised to be vaccinated against yellow fever.
Guinea Visa Fees
Tourist visa
259.00 (USD)
Business visa
369.00 (USD)
Transit visa
259.00 (USD)