How Indian passport holders get a visa for Guinea: visa type, government fee, processing time, maximum stay, the documents required and where to apply. Government-sourced — always verify on the official site before you travel.
Quick facts
- Visa type: eVisa — apply online via paf.gov.gn
- Government fee: USD 80 (~₹6,700) for single-entry tourist eVisa. Sticker visa via Embassy in India ~₹7,000.
- Processing time: Up to 72 hours (3 business days) for the eVisa.
- Maximum stay: 30-90 days depending on visa type chosen.
- Interview: Not required
- Ease for Indian travellers: 65/100
Documents you'll need
- Passport valid 6+ months from entry, 2 blank pages
- Recent passport-size photo (white background)
- Confirmed return / onward ticket
- Hotel booking or invitation letter
- Yellow fever vaccination certificate (mandatory)
- Proof of funds
How & where to apply
Apply on the official Guinea Police aux Frontières portal — paf.gov.gn. Indian Embassy in Conakry (eoiconakry.gov.in) handles Indian visa services, NOT Guinean visa to India travellers — for that use the eVisa portal. Guinea eVisa (official, paf.gov.gn)
Transit & connections
Airside transit through Conakry (CKY) for non-Guinean destinations does not require entry.
How Guinea compares in Africa
With an ease score of 65/100 this is a moderate-effort application for Indians — start early and follow the document checklist exactly. Guinea uses an online e-visa for Indian passport holders — no embassy visit is needed at application time.
| Country | Visa type | Government fee | Processing |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇬🇳 Guinea | eVisa — apply online via paf.gov.gn | USD 80 (~₹6,700) for single-entry tourist eVisa. Sticker visa via Embassy in India ~₹7,000. | Up to 72 hours (3 business days) for the eVisa. |
| 🇲🇺 Mauritius | Visa-free — 60 days on arrival | No visa fee. MauPass digital declaration is free. | Stamp issued at SSR International Airport on arrival |
| 🇸🇨 Seychelles | Visa-free — Travel Authorisation required online | Standard: €10 (≈ ₹950) processed in 24h. Premium: €30 (≈ ₹2,850) processed in 6h. | Standard 24 hours, Premium 6 hours |
| 🇰🇪 Kenya | eTA — Electronic Travel Authorisation online | USD 30 + USD 2 service fee = USD 32 (≈ ₹2,700) | Usually within 3 working days |
| 🇪🇬 Egypt | eVisa — apply online before travel | USD 25 single-entry / USD 60 multiple-entry (≈ ₹2,100 / ₹5,000) | Usually 3–7 working days |
| 🇹🇿 Tanzania | eVisa — apply online before travel | USD 50 single-entry (90 days) / USD 100 multiple-entry (12 months) — ≈ ₹4,200 / ₹8,400 | Usually 2–5 working days; apply at least 10 days before travel |
| 🇪🇹 Ethiopia | eVisa — apply online before travel | USD 62 (30 days single-entry) / USD 152 (90 days single-entry) — ≈ ₹5,200 / ₹12,800 | Standard 3 working days; same-day option available at higher fee |
Fees and processing times are indicative and change with exchange rates and season — always confirm on each country's official source before applying.
Good to know
Yellow fever certificate is MANDATORY at port of entry. Researched May 2026. Visa rules change often — confirm on the official government source: https://www.paf.gov.gn/visa
Frequently asked questions
Do Indians need a visa for Guinea?
eVisa — apply online via paf.gov.gn. Yellow fever certificate is MANDATORY at port of entry. Researched May 2026.
What documents do Indians need for a Guinea visa?
Passport valid 6+ months from entry, 2 blank pages; Recent passport-size photo (white background); Confirmed return / onward ticket; Hotel booking or invitation letter; Yellow fever vaccination certificate (mandatory); Proof of funds
How long does a Guinea visa take and what does it cost?
Processing: Up to 72 hours (3 business days) for the eVisa.. Government fee: USD 80 (~₹6,700) for single-entry tourist eVisa. Sticker visa via Embassy in India ~₹7,000.. Maximum stay: 30-90 days depending on visa type chosen..
How do Indians apply for a Guinea visa?
Apply on the official Guinea Police aux Frontières portal — paf.gov.gn. Indian Embassy in Conakry (eoiconakry.gov.in) handles Indian visa services, NOT Guinean visa to India travellers — for that use the eVisa portal. Official source: https://www.paf.gov.gn/visa
Is a Guinea visa hard to get for Indian citizens?
With an ease score of 65/100 this is a moderate-effort application for Indians — start early and follow the document checklist exactly. No interview is normally required.
Can Indians get a Guinea visa online or on arrival?
Guinea uses an online e-visa for Indian passport holders — no embassy visit is needed at application time.
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