Entry Requirements
Visa requirements for Guinea depend on which passport you hold. Check the Traveller visa tool to see whether your passport needs a visa and, if so, how long you can stay.
Check if you need a visa for GuineaEmergency Numbers
- Police
- 117
- Ambulance
- 442-040
Currency
- Name
- Guinean Franc
- Code
- GNF
- Symbol
- FG
Cash economy. EUR and USD accepted in Conakry hotels.
Power Outlets
- Outlet types
- Type C, Type F, Type K
- Voltage
- 220V
- Frequency
- 50Hz
Time Zone
GMT (UTC+0) — no daylight saving
Best Time to Visit
Dry season November to February is the only reasonable time for Fouta Djallon hiking.
Major Airports
- CKY
Conakry International Airport
Conakry · main international hub
Tipping Customs
| Venue | Typical | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurants | 10% | — |
| Guides | USD 15+ per day | — |
Dress Code
What "modest dress" usually means
Shoulders and knees covered, nothing tight or sheer, no low-cut tops, no visible underwear or midriff. Loose, breathable fabrics work best in warm climates. In most places this is a social expectation rather than a legal rule — the country-specific notes below add any extras (headscarves at mosques, long trousers in temples, etc.).
- Modest dress — Guinea is predominantly Muslim
- Cover shoulders and knees everywhere
Social Etiquette
- French is the official language; Pular, Mandinka and Susu are regional
- The Fouta Djallon highlands offer some of West Africa's best hiking — green valleys, waterfalls and Pular culture
Local Laws
Laws change. Verify current rules with your country's official travel advisory before departure.
- Yellow fever vaccination certificate required
- Photography of government and military strictly forbidden
- Alcohol discouraged outside Conakry; carry none to rural areas
Common Phrases
| English | Local | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Hello (French) | Bonjour | bon-ZHOOR |
| Thank you (Mandinka) | I ni ce | ee-nee-CHEH |
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