Guinea visa requirements for Sierra Leoneans

Guinean Visa is not required for Sierra Leoneans

Stay Duration: 30 days

Entry Requirements

  • Citizens of Sierra Leone can stay in Guinea for a maximum duration of 30 days without a visa.
  • An original passport with at least six months validity beyond the planned period of stay in Guinea having one blank page for entry stamp is required.
  • A current Yellow Fever Vaccination certificate is required for visitors above nine months of age.
  • Cats and Dogs are to be vaccinated against rabies no sooner than 30 days before entry into Guinea.
  • No airport tax is levied upon visitors upon entry at the airport.
  • A  flight confirmation from a travel agency or return ticket is required.
  • Currency restrictions are placed on the exit of currencies of no more than 100,000 GNF or $50,000 USD.
  • Penalties for possessing, using or trafficking illegal drugs in Guinea are severe.
  • Restrictions are placed on the amount of tobacco and alcohol brought into the country.
  • Visitors are not expected to declare proof of financial capability to support their stay.
  • Visitors are to provide a computer generated flight itinerary from the airline or travel agency or copy of airline tickets.
  • Sierra Leoneans must provide proof of accommodation for the duration of their trip either through confirmed hotel reservation or invitation letter from host.
  • Same-sex sexual relationship is prohibited in Guinea.
  • Islam is the main religion in Guinea with an estimate of 85% Muslims making up its population.
  • The local currency is the Guinean Franc (GNF).
  • 1 Sierra Leonean Leone equals 0.97 Guinean Franc.
  • In Guinea, the standard voltage and frequency are 220 V and 50 Hz.  The power plugs are types C,F and K.
  • The official language is French. However, several indigenous languages exist.
  • They include: Fula, Malinke, Susu, Kissi, Kpelle and Toma.
  • The estimated flight time from Sierra Leone to Guinea is 39 minutes.
  • There is no time difference between Guinea and Sierra Leone. 
  • The climate of Guinea is tropical with two alternating seasons- a dry season from November to March and a wet season from April to October.
  • Visitors should restrict photography to private gatherings or obtain permission from the Guinean government before photographing military facilities, government buildings or public works.
  • Military equipment pornographic materials, products containing abestos and live animals/fresh meat are prohibited from being imported into the country.
  • Mount Nimba, Cape Verga, Fouta Djallon and Grand mosquee de Conakry (the fourth largest mosque in the world) are top tourist sites in Guinea.

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