Guinea travel advice

Explore our complete guide to Guinea with the latest travel advice for travellers and holidaymakers including official updates and local travel tips for Guinea.

Guinea travel guide - essential info

Below is a beginner's guide to Guinea with essential travel facts such as dominant language spoken, typical flight time from the UK and the local currency. You can also check whether visas are required and what plug adapter you need to pack.

Guinea - quick facts
Time difference UK +0 hours
Language(s) French, Fula
Currency Guinean Franc
Electricity C + F plug (220V)
Driving side Right
Visa✝ Yes

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✝ = requirements for UK travellers.

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Guinea weather

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Guinea travel advice

Check the latest travel advice on visiting Guinea from official government sources (in english) from around the world including entry requirements and travel restrictions.

Learn more about the current safety and security risks from terrorism, natural disasters and more. Read about the local laws and customs to consider when travelling around Guinea.

Note: UK FCDO - UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

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Guinea travel health

Find out more about staying safe when travelling to Guinea with the latest guidance on required vaccinations and recommended medication to take with you.

Check out the general travel tips for staying safe and healthy in Guinea, risks of preventable diseases and what to pack.

Note: CDC - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

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Guinea covid live updates

Check the latest live updates on Covid-19 in Guinea with the vaccination requirements, current available statistics and up-to-date travel advice from government agencies.

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Guinea travel features

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Guinea FAQs

Read our frequently asked questions about travelling to Guinea including the current entry restrictions, covid rules, driving side, electrical plugs used and much more.

Are there entry restrictions to Guinea due to Covid-19?

Guinea is open for tourism from the UK.

Negative PCR test results or proof of full Covid-19 vaccination required for arrivals from the UK.

Check out National Agency for Health Security, Guinea for more information.

Do I need to quarantine in the UK if I travel from Guinea?

You do not need to quarantine on arrival in the UK from Guinea. The UK no longer requires a passenger locator form, Covid-19 test or proof of vaccination.

What is the time difference between Guinea and the UK?

The time difference between Guinea and the UK is UK time+0 hours.

What is the main language spoken in Guinea?

The main languages spoken in Guinea are French and Fula.

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What is the currency in Guinea?

The currency in Guinea is the Guinean Franc (GNF).

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Which plugs are used in Guinea?

Guinea uses electrical plug type C + F (220 Volts).

Which side of the road do they drive on in Guinea?

They drive on the right side of the road in Guinea.

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Do you need a visa for Guinea?

Yes, UK passport holders do need a visa to enter Guinea.

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