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South Africa visa for Guinean citizens

e-Visa

Guinean citizens need a visa for South Africa, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.

Where to apply
1 mission

Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at dirco.gov.za

Which South Africa visa?

Visitor's visa (section 11 of the Immigration Act) and visa-exempt holiday visits

Key facts

Fee
ZAR 425

All visa types for South Africa

South Africa’s tourist visa costs ZAR 425 at the standard rate published by its authorities.

South African missions in Guinea

South Africa has 1 mission in Guinea, with its embassy in Conakry.

South African citizens travelling to Guinea

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Travel advice for South Africa

  • US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
  • UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
  • German Foreign Office No travel warning

What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.

Guinean citizens planning a trip to South Africa can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates South Africa at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 26 May 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to South Africa (updated 5 November 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for South Africa (updated 28 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.

Good to know

How long Guinean citizens can stay in South Africa

How long Guinean citizens may stay in South Africa is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.

How Guinean citizens apply

The e-Visa for South Africa is applied for online on its official government portal; Guinean citizens carry the approval when they travel.

South Africa’s neighbours for Guinean citizens

Eswatini and Lesotho require Guinean citizens to obtain a visa in advance.

South African citizens travelling to Guinea

South African citizens need a visa for Guinea, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa for stays of up to 90 days. The rule is the same in both directions between Guinea and South Africa.

Frequently asked questions

Do Guinean citizens need a visa for South Africa?

Guinean citizens need a visa for South Africa, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.

Where is the South African embassy in Guinea?

The South African embassy in Guinea is in Conakry.

How much does the South Africa tourist visa cost?

South Africa’s official sources give a standard fee of ZAR 425 for the tourist visa.

Do South African citizens need a visa for Guinea?

South African citizens need a visa for Guinea, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa for stays of up to 90 days.

Can Guinean citizens enter South Africa visa-free?

No; Guinean citizens need an e-Visa for South Africa.

Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.