South Africa
Guinea
Guinea visa for South African citizens
Entry requirement
Guinea requires a visa from South African citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 90 days.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Guinea visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
Which Guinea visa?
Guinea e-visa: entry (tourist) visa via the DCPAF platform
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days for most nationalities; the platform shows up to five years for United States and Canadian passports
- Fee
- US$100
Guinea’s e-Visa costs US$100 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is paf.gov.gn. Longest stay on the e-Visa: Up to 90 days for most nationalities; the platform shows up to five years for United States and Canadian passports.
Guinean missions in South Africa
- Embassy of Guinea in Pretoria
Orient Street 336, Pretoria
Guinea has 1 mission in South Africa, with its embassy in Pretoria.
Guinean citizens travelling to South Africa
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Travel advice for Guinea
- 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.
South African citizens planning a trip to Guinea can compare how foreign ministries rate it: 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). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long South African citizens can stay in Guinea
South African citizens may stay in Guinea for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Guinea.
How South African citizens apply
The e-Visa for Guinea is applied for online on its official government portal; South African citizens carry the approval when they travel.
Guinea’s neighbours for South African citizens
Liberia and Mali require South African citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Guinean citizens travelling to South Africa
South Africa requires a visa from Guinean citizens, available online as an e-Visa. The rule is the same in both directions between South Africa and Guinea.
Frequently asked questions
Do South African citizens need a visa for Guinea?
Guinea requires a visa from South African citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 90 days.
How long can South African citizens stay in Guinea?
South African citizens can stay in Guinea for up to 90 days with an e-Visa.
Where is the Guinean embassy in South Africa?
The Guinean embassy in South Africa is in Pretoria.
How much does the Guinea e-Visa cost?
Guinea’s official sources give a standard fee of US$100 for the e-Visa.
Do Guinean citizens need a visa for South Africa?
South Africa requires a visa from Guinean citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
Can South African citizens enter Guinea visa-free?
No; South African citizens need an e-Visa for Guinea.
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.