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Destination

Guinea

Africa · Conakry

Entry details

eVisa required

  • Source's ruleeVisa
  • Passport validityValid on arrival
Apply online

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.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Warm / beach
Dry season
Rainy season
Air⌀ 27 °C
27
27
27
28
28
27
25
25
26
26
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27
Sea⌀ 29 °C
29
30
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28
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29
Rainfall⌀ 234 mm
0
0
3
14
88
328
757
734
476
285
116
8
Wind⌀ 5 м/с
5
5
5
5
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4
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5
4
4
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4
Daylight⌀ 12 h
12
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12
Tourism: 99K international tourists a year▲ +3% over 5 yearslow
Darker cells mark peak months.· Wind: avg. daily max — handy for kite & wind sports

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

1

UNESCO World Heritage sites in this country.

  • Mount Nimba Strict Nature Reservein danger
    1981Natural
    Mount Nimba Strict Nature Reserve©

    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.

International Driving Permit (IDP) needed

You need your national licence plus an International Driving Permit (IDP).

Trafficright-hand

Health

Yellow feverCDC recommends vaccinationcert. if from risk countries
Malariain some areas — see detailsrisk present
Tap waterbottled only
Vaccines (CDC)
Hepatitis AHepatitis BMeningococcalTyphoid

Country page on CDC

Internet

Connectivity on the road: coverage, data price, access.

Onlinelimited33%
Mobile datamoderate$1.5/GB
eSIM: Supported

Prices

Overall price level
+11%pricier than home
Food
Healthy dietFG 19,734/day≈ ₴100/day
BreadFG 4,806/kg≈ ₴24.6/kg−56%
Wheat flourFG 8,900/kg≈ ₴45.2/kg+98%
PotatoesFG 15,847/kg≈ ₴81/kg+235%
SugarFG 11,458/kg≈ ₴58.6/kg+96%
RiceFG 7,694/kg≈ ₴39.4/kg
Fuel
GasolineFG 12,000/L≈ ₴61.1/L−32%
DieselFG 12,000/L≈ ₴61.1/L

Frequently asked questions

Guinea: do Ukraine citizens need a visa?

Yes — an e-visa, applied for online before the trip — up to 90 days.

How long can you stay?

Up to 90 days per visit.

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.

All destinations for Ukraine citizens: visa-free, eTA and visas →

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:+380 44 238-15-88MFA hotline — crisis situations with citizens abroad
Embassy · Conakry+224 62 2938463Cité ministérielle Corniche Nord Dixinn, Conakrywebsite
Register your trip for emergenciesEmbassies & consulates — official MFA list

About the country

Capital
Conakry
Continent
Africa
Population
12,414,318
Area
245,857 km²
Currency
Franc · GNF
▼ 0.7%1 UAH = 196.4 GNF
May 29, 2026September 26, 2026
Time zone
16:03UTC+0

−3h vs. your time

Sockets
CFK

220 V · 50 Hz

Calling code
+224
Languages
French
Borders
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