Africa
Guinea
- Capital
- Conakry
- Population
- 15,099,727
- Currency
- Guinean Franc (GNF)
- Calling code
- +224
- Languages
- French
- 35missions
- 29embassies
- 2consulates
- 4honorary consulates
Guinea
Embassies and consulates in Guinea
embassies in Conakry
Guinea hosts 35 foreign missions from 33 countries: 29 embassies, 2 consulates and 4 honorary consulates. All 29 embassies are in the capital, Conakry. Consulates are also found in Nzérékoré.
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All missions in Guinea
Other cities in Guinea
Outside Conakry, Nzérékoré has 1 foreign mission.
By country
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Benin 1 honorary consulate1 -
Brazil 1 embassy1 -
China 1 embassy1 -
Egypt 1 embassy1 -
Equatorial Guinea 1 embassy1 -
France 1 embassy1 -
Germany 1 embassy1 -
Ghana 1 embassy1 -
Guinea-Bissau 1 embassy1 -
Hungary 1 embassy1 -
India 1 embassy · 1 consulate2 -
Italy 1 embassy1 -
Ivory Coast 1 embassy · 1 consulate2 -
Liberia 1 embassy1 -
Malaysia 1 embassy1 -
Mali 1 embassy1 -
Malta 1 embassy1 -
New Zealand 1 honorary consulate1 -
Nigeria 1 embassy1 -
Palestine 1 embassy1 -
Philippines 1 honorary consulate1 -
Romania 1 embassy1 -
Russia 1 embassy1 -
Saudi Arabia 1 embassy1
Show all 33
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Senegal 1 embassy1 -
Sierra Leone 1 embassy1 -
South Africa 1 embassy1 -
Spain 1 embassy1 -
Turkey 1 embassy1 -
Ukraine 1 honorary consulate1 -
United Arab Emirates 1 embassy1 -
United Kingdom 1 embassy1 -
United States 1 embassy1
Visa rules for Guinea
Guinea visa guide · 2 visa types
Of the 198 passports in the visa data, 21 can enter visa-free, 1 get a visa on arrival and 176 need an e-Visa for Guinea.
Visa statistics
Schengen visa applications in Guinea
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 14,155 | 7,748 | 6,021 | 43.7% | 22.8% |
| 2024 | 17,887 | 10,228 | 7,167 | 41.1% | 27.3% |
| 2025 | 22,335 | 10,528 | 11,531 | 52.1% | 32.5% |
By Schengen state, 2025
| Country | Applications | Visas issued | Refusal rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| France | 18,015 | 7,957 | 55.6% |
| Germany | 3,054 | 1,786 | 41.4% |
| Spain | 1,266 | 785 | 25.8% |
Schengen consulates in Guinea received 22,335 short-stay visa applications in 2025, and issued 10,528 visas. 52.1% of applications were refused (worldwide: 14.6%). The refusal rate rose by 11.0 points from 41.1% in 2024, a sharp increase. Applications rose by 25% compared with 2024 (17,887).
Most applications went to France (18,015), Germany (3,054) and Spain (1,266).
Among the states with at least 500 applications, the lowest refusal rate was Spain’s (25.8%) and the highest France’s (55.6%). The sharpest rise since 2024 was at the consulates of France (+13.1 points).
The numbers include every nationality applying in Guinea.
Source: European Commission, Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs, visa statistics for consulates 2023–2025 (© European Union, reused under CC BY 4.0). Short-stay (type C) visas. How these figures are made
US visas issued to citizens of Guinea
| Visas issued | FY 2024 | FY 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Visitor (B) | 2,050 | 2,650 |
| Student (F, M) | 60 | 44 |
| Exchange (J) | 46 | 29 |
| Work and treaty (H, L, O, E…) | 30 | 53 |
| Transit and crew (C, D) | 5 | 3 |
| Diplomatic and official (A, G) | 224 | 417 |
| Fiancé(e) (K) | 100 | 99 |
| Other | 0 | 3 |
| Total | 2,515 | 3,298 |
| B visa refusal rate (adjusted) | 70.3% | 66.9% |
In fiscal year 2025 (October 2024 to September 2025) the United States issued 3,298 nonimmigrant visas to citizens of Guinea, the 121st highest number of the 206 nationalities listed. Visitor visas (B1/B2) made up 80%, diplomatic and official visas 13% and fiancé(e) visas 3%. That is 31% more than in fiscal year 2024 (2,515).
From October 2025 to February 2026, citizens of Guinea received 750, 44% fewer than in the same months a year earlier.
For visitor visas (B1/B2) the State Department reports an adjusted refusal rate of 66.9% for citizens of Guinea in fiscal year 2025 (fiscal year 2024: 70.3%).
Source: US Department of State, Bureau of Consular Affairs, monthly nonimmigrant visa issuances up to February 2026 and adjusted refusal rates (public domain). US fiscal years run from October to September. How these figures are made
Guinea’s own missions abroad
Guinea’s embassies abroad (41)
In the other direction, Guinea runs 41 missions in 32 countries. Its largest networks are in France (4), Belgium (2), Brazil (2), Germany (2) and Spain (2).
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in Guinea
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Christmas Day
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New Year's Day
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Easter Monday
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Labour Day
Good to know
Where the embassies are
All 29 embassies are in the capital, Conakry. The largest foreign networks in Guinea are those of Ivory Coast (2) and India (2).
Travel advice for Guinea
Foreign ministries’ advice on travel to Guinea: the US State Department rates Guinea at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 24 February 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Guinea (updated 12 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Guinea (updated 13 October 2026).
Frequently asked questions
Which country has the most consulates in Guinea?
Ivory Coast, with 2 missions, followed by India (2).
Do I need a visa for Guinea?
Of 198 passports, 21 can enter visa-free, 1 get a visa on arrival and 176 need an e-Visa for Guinea; the visa rules page for your own passport has the answer for you.
When are embassies in Guinea closed?
On Guinea’s public holidays and on each mission’s own national day; the next public holiday is Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026.