Guinea eVisa
Visa-required travellers visiting for tourism, family, business or transit.
- 1Fill the form5 short steps, 5-8 minutes
- 2Pay onlineCard or UPI, total shown first
- 3We check & submitErrors caught before filing
- 4Get your resultEmail and WhatsApp updates
1Overview
The Guinea eVisa is mandatory for visa-required travelers entering for tourism, visiting family and friends, business or transit.
It is designed mainly for arrival at Gbessia International Airport (CKY) in Conakry, where biometric enrollment takes place.
Who needs it
- ECOWAS citizens (e.g. Nigeria, Ghana, Senegal, Sierra Leone) plus citizens of Singapore and Egypt are visa-exempt.
- Most others, including US, UK and EU citizens, need an eVisa or a consular visa.
- US and Canadian citizens can get a 5-year multiple-entry eVisa through the eVisa portal under a reciprocal arrangement.
- Every traveler, including infants, needs their own eVisa.
- Transit: no visa if you stay in the international transit area; leaving the airport or transiting by land needs a Transit eVisa valid up to 3 days.
2Requirements
- PassportValid at least 6 months beyond arrival.
- PhotoRecent passport-style photo; photos with glasses or blurry photos are common denial reasons.
- Return flight ticketA valid return ticket.
- Yellow fever certificateUpload a scan and carry the original yellow card to the airport.
- Email addressA valid email.
- MinorsIf not traveling with both parents, a notarized parental authorization (autorisation parentale) is required at the border.
Important to know
- Main denial reason is incomplete documentation or an invalid photo.
- Other common causes: blurry photos, missing yellow fever certificate, glasses in the photo.
- Minors without both parents need notarized parental authorization.
3How to apply with Ok E-visa
- Fill in the formA few short steps: your passport, traveller and trip details, plus the documents listed above. Choose your option and processing speed.
- Pay onlineYou go straight to a secure payment page. The total in US dollars is shown before you pay.
- We check and submitOur team reviews your details for common errors and submits the application.
- Receive your resultA PDF is emailed; print a copy for the port of entry and keep a digital backup.
4Timing and speed
Processing speeds
You choose your speed at the last step of the form, where your exact total is shown. Times are estimates, not guaranteed; the authority makes the final decision.
5Fees
Our price covers our service fee, review, submission and support. If the government charges its own fee for this document, we tell you the exact amount before you pay.
Your exact total, in US dollars, is shown at the last step of the form before you pay. You may also apply directly on the official portal at no service charge.
6After approval
- A PDF is emailed; print a copy for the port of entry and keep a digital backup.
- Carry the original yellow fever card for health officials.
- If denied, you can usually reapply with a new application.
?Questions about Guinea eVisa
Which countries are visa-exempt?
ECOWAS citizens, plus Singapore and Egypt; most others need an eVisa or consular visa.
Do US and Canadian citizens get a special eVisa?
Yes, a 5-year multiple-entry visa via the eVisa portal under a reciprocal arrangement.
Is a yellow fever certificate mandatory?
Yes. Upload a scan and carry the original.
Can I enter by land?
It is designed for Conakry airport; for land borders check with the nearest Guinean embassy.
How long is it valid?
Typically 90 days from issue to enter; stay depends on visa type.
Do children need their own eVisa?
Yes. Minors without both parents need a notarized parental authorization at the border.
How will I receive it?
By email as a PDF; print a copy and keep a digital backup.
How long does processing take?
As little as 4 days; apply at least 9 days before departure.
What if it is denied?
You are notified by email; usually reapply with a new application.
Is yellow fever proof needed?
Yes, upload a scan and carry the original card.
What causes denial?
Blurry photos, missing yellow fever certificate, glasses in photo.
How long does the Guinea eVisa take?
Processing: as fast as 4 days. Timelines are set by the authority and can change, so we update you as your application moves.
Can I apply directly instead of using Guinea eVisa help?
Yes. We are a private assistance service, not a government website. You can apply on the official portal at no service charge. Our fee covers review, submission and tracking.
Does the price include the government fee?
Our price covers our service fee, review, submission and support. If the government charges its own fee for this document, we tell you the exact amount before you pay.
What if I make a mistake on the form?
Tell us as soon as you notice. Whether a correction is possible depends on the official portal and on whether the application was already submitted. Some fields, such as name and passport number, often cannot be edited after submission.
✓Why apply with Ok E-visa
This page is a plain-language summary to help you prepare. Entry rules change, so always confirm the latest requirements on the official government website. Ok E-visa is a private assistance service and is not a government website.
