# 🇬🇳 Guinea — visa routes > Verified visa and immigration data for Guinea from VisaPassage. > Canonical page: https://visapassage.com/destinations/guinea 12 routes with deep coverage. Every entry below is checked against official sources and carries its own verification date. Statuses describe typical eligibility — they are never a promise of approval; individual applications require review. ## Short visits by passport - **United States**: eVisa · apply before travel - **United Kingdom**: eVisa · apply before travel - **Germany**: eVisa · apply before travel - **India**: eVisa · apply before travel - **Canada**: eVisa · apply before travel - **Australia**: eVisa · apply before travel Other passports: check https://visapassage.com/visa-checker for your specific passports. ## Visit | Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Guinea Tourist e-Visa (Visa Court Séjour) | eVisa · typically eligible | 90 days | $80 | — | 3 days | | Guinea Transbordement Visa (VTB) | eVisa · typically eligible | — | $50 | — | 3 days | | Guinea Transit Visa | eVisa · typically eligible | 3 days | $50 | — | 3 days | | Guinea Business e-Visa | eVisa · typically eligible | 90 days | — | — | 3 days | - **Guinea Tourist e-Visa (Visa Court Séjour)** — Key documents: Valid passport, Scanned passport bio-data page, Passport photograph, Yellow fever vaccination certificate, Return or onward ticket, Proof of accommodation, Proof of sufficient funds · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: paf.gov.gn - **Guinea Transbordement Visa (VTB)** — Key documents: Valid passport, Scanned passport bio-data page, Yellow fever vaccination certificate, Return or onward ticket, Passport photograph · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: paf.gov.gn - **Guinea Transit Visa** — Key documents: Valid passport, Scanned passport bio-data page, Onward ticket and visa for destination, Yellow fever vaccination certificate, Passport photograph · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: paf.gov.gn - **Guinea Business e-Visa** — Key documents: Valid passport, Scanned passport bio-data page, Business invitation, Passport photograph, Yellow fever vaccination certificate, Return or onward ticket, Proof of accommodation · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: paf.gov.gn ## Study & Training | Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Guinea Student Long-Stay Visa | eVisa · typically eligible | 365 days | $150 | — | 3 days | - **Guinea Student Long-Stay Visa** — Key documents: Valid passport, University/school registration, Yellow fever vaccination certificate, Repatriation guarantee, Proof of financial means, Passport photograph · Rights: Study: Permits enrolled study at the admitting institution. · Residency: Renewable for the study period; no published statutory permanent-residence timeline. · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: paf.gov.gn ## Work & Self-Employment | Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Guinea Work Permit (Autorisation de Travail / Contrat Visé) | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | — | — | 30 days | - **Guinea Work Permit (Autorisation de Travail / Contrat Visé)** — Key documents: Approved employment contract, AGUIPE work authorisation, Medical certificate, Diploma / qualifications, Criminal record extract, Valid passport with long-stay visa, Passport photographs · Rights: Work: Authorises employment with the specific employer under the approved contract; foreign-worker contracts capped at four years including renewals. · Residency: Linked residence card renewable with the contract; no published statutory permanent-residence timeline. · Family: Family members aged over fifteen each hold a residence card not exceeding the worker's contract duration. · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: guineenews.org ## Invest & Capital | Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Guinea Investor Route (APIP-Guinée / Investment Code) | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | — | — | — | - **Guinea Investor Route (APIP-Guinée / Investment Code)** — Key documents: Company registration via APIP, Investment / business plan, Valid passport with long-stay visa, Proof of capital / funds, Residence card application · Rights: Work: Permits running the registered business and acting as director; employees require separate AGUIPE-approved work cards. · Residency: Renewable business residence; no published statutory permanent-residence or citizenship-by-investment timeline. · Family: Family members obtain residence cards tied to the investor's stay. · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: invest.gov.gn ## Family & Origin | Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Guinea Family / Spouse Long-Stay Visa | eVisa · typically eligible | 365 days | $150 | — | 3 days | - **Guinea Family / Spouse Long-Stay Visa** — Key documents: Valid passport, Proof of marriage or family relationship, Sponsor's status in Guinea, Yellow fever vaccination certificate, Repatriation guarantee, Passport photograph · Rights: Study: Permits residence; study allowed where separately enrolled. · Residency: Renewable residence as a family member; no published statutory permanent-residence/naturalisation timeline. · Family: Each family member over fifteen holds their own residence card tied to the principal's stay. · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: paf.gov.gn ## Special Categories | Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Guinea Diplomatic / Service / Courtesy Visa (VDSC) | eVisa · typically eligible | — | — | — | 3 days | | Guinea Residence Card (Carte de Séjour) | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | — | — | — | | Guinea ECOWAS Free Movement (Visa-Free Entry + Residence Card) | Visa-free · typically eligible | 90 days | — | — | — | | Guinea Long-Term Visa (Visa Long Séjour - VLS) | eVisa · typically eligible | 365 days | $150 | — | 3 days | - **Guinea Diplomatic / Service / Courtesy Visa (VDSC)** — Key documents: Valid passport, Scanned passport bio-data page, Appointment / mission letter, Security code approval, Yellow fever vaccination certificate, Passport photograph · Rights: Family: Accompanying family of officials covered per diplomatic arrangements. · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: paf.gov.gn - **Guinea Residence Card (Carte de Séjour)** — Key documents: Valid passport with long-stay visa, Residence card application form, Proof of purpose of stay, Medical certificate, Police clearance / criminal record, Passport photographs, Proof of address in Guinea · Rights: Work: Where the card is issued on an employment basis, work is permitted in line with the approved contract and work card. · Study: Permits residence for study where issued on that basis. · Residency: Renewable residence; no published statutory permanent-residence or naturalisation timeline tied specifically to card years. · Family: Accompanying family members aged over fifteen must each hold a residence card; validity cannot exceed that of the principal's contract/stay. · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: refworld.org - **Guinea ECOWAS Free Movement (Visa-Free Entry + Residence Card)** — Key documents: Valid ECOWAS travel document, International health certificate · Rights: Work: ECOWAS nationals enjoy facilitated access to employment and establishment; an ECOWAS work permit/residence card applies for longer-term work. · Study: May reside and study under the free-movement framework. · Residency: Residence and establishment rights under the ECOWAS Protocol; no fixed years-to-PR published. · Family: Family members may accompany under the same ECOWAS free-movement rights. · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: migrationnetwork.un.org - **Guinea Long-Term Visa (Visa Long Séjour - VLS)** — Key documents: Valid passport, Basis-of-stay document, Yellow fever vaccination certificate, Repatriation guarantee, Return or onward ticket, Passport photograph · Rights: Work: Permits the activity stated in the basis-of-stay document (e.g. an approved employment contract); a work card/authorisation is still required for employment. · Study: Permits enrolled study where the basis of stay is a student registration. · Residency: Entry route to obtaining a residence card (carte de séjour) in Guinea; no fixed statutory years to permanent residence published. · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: paf.gov.gn --- Source: VisaPassage (https://visapassage.com/). 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