Destination
Guinea
Africa · Conakry
Entry details
Visa required
- Source's ruleeVisa
- Passport validityValid on arrival
Practical details for a short tourist stay — conditions change; always verify with an official source.
When to go
Seasonal calendar — from climate data and curated definitions.
Public holidays
National holidays — closures and days off.
Independence Day
October 2, 2026
Fri · in 3d
Christmas Day
December 25, 2026
Fri · in 87d
New Year's Day
January 1, 2027
Fri · in 94d
Easter Monday
March 29, 2027
Mon · in 181d
Labour Day
May 1, 2027
Sat · in 214d
Africa Day
May 25, 2027
Tue · in 238d
Assumption Day
August 15, 2027
Sun · in 320d
Independence Day
October 2, 2027
Sat · in 368d
UNESCO sites
1UNESCO World Heritage sites in this country.
- Mount Nimba Strict Nature Reservein danger1981Natural
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Mount Nimba Strict Nature Reserve is a protected area and UNESCO World Heritage Site located in both Guinea and Côte d'Ivoire, extending over a total of area of 175.4 km2, with 125.4 km2 in Guinea, and 50 km2 in Côte d'Ivoire. The reserve covers significant portions of the Nimba Range, a geographically unique area with unusually rich flora and fauna, including exceptional numbers of single-site endemic species, such as Nimbaphrynoides, the Nimba otter shrew, and multiple species of horseshoe bats. Its highest peak is Mount Richard-Molard at 1,752 m (5,750 ft), which is the highest peak of both countries.
Text: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA)
Car rental & driving
Whether your licence is recognized, and which side traffic drives on — per the UN road-traffic conventions.
You need your national licence plus an International Driving Permit (IDP).
Health
Internet
Connectivity on the road: coverage, data price, access.
Prices
Frequently asked questions
Guinea: do Kazakhstan citizens need a visa?
Yes, Kazakhstan citizens need a visa arranged in advance via a consulate or visa centre. Verified: August 21, 2026.
What do you need to enter?
Passport must be valid Valid on arrival. The permit or visa is issued online via the official portal — see the Entry details card above. Rules change — check the official source before you travel.
Similar visa-free destinations
Similar climate, sea and prices — no visa needed in advance.
If something goes wrong
Lost passport, detention, emergencies — where to turn.
MFA emergency line:+7 7172 72-01-11MFA duty diplomat — weekdays after 19:00, weekends and holidays 24/7Office hours (Mon–Fri) — Consular Service Department: +7 7172 72-05-00 (Middle East, Asia & Africa)
About the country
- Capital
- Conakry
- Continent
- Africa
- Population
- 12,414,318
- Area
- 245,857 km²
- Currency
- Franc · GNF
- Time zone
- 17:04UTC+0
- Sockets
- CFK
- Calling code
- +224
- Languages
- French
−5h vs. your time
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