You need a visa for Guinea if you have a Syrian passport

These visas exist for Guinea, but they cannot be applied for online with Syrian nationality. Tell us about your trip and we will come back with the options and a price.

Travelling to Guinea Visa required

Frequently asked questions

Yes. Syrian citizens need a visa for Guinea. It is not available online — the application goes through an embassy or consulate.

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What Guinea may ask for

Not every traveller is asked for all of these. A valid passport is checked every time; the rest is a spot check at the border, and some items belong to a visa application rather than the crossing itself.

  • Passport valid 6+ months with 2 blank pages
  • Yellow fever vaccination certificate mandatory
  • Passport photo 35x45mm, white background
  • Hotel reservation or invitation letter
  • Return flight or onward travel itinerary
  • Proof of sufficient funds for your stay

Entry requirements for Syrian travellers

These rules apply specifically to Syrian passport holders entering Guinea as tourists. Each one links to the official source where available.

  • Required

    Mandatory accommodation booking

    Travelers must have proof of accommodation booking during their stay in Guinea.

  • Required

    Mandatory proof of return or onward ticket from Guinea

    Travelers must have proof of a ticket showing their entrance and exit from Guinea.

    • This requirement doesn’t apply to the following travelers: -Nationals of Guinea; -Foreign nationals residing in Guinea.
  • Required

    Travelers require a passport valid for at least 6 months from the time of entry

    Travelers need a valid passport to enter Guinea. The traveler's passport must remain valid for at least 6 months after the traveler arrives in Guinea.

  • Recommended

    Recommended vaccinations for Guinea

    Travelers should consider: -Hepatitis A and Hepatitis B vaccines; -Typhoid vaccine for visits to smaller cities or rural areas; -Meningococcal vaccine for areas that are part of the meningitis belt during the dry season; -Routine vaccines including Polio and Measles. Additional vaccine recommendations may apply. Consult your healthcare provider and check the source for details.

    CDC - Guinea Last checked 2026-07-17
  • Not required

    Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is not required for Guinea

    Travelers don’t need proof of COVID-19 vaccination before traveling to Guinea.

    Last checked 2026-07-17
  • Not required

    Proof of pre-departure COVID-19 test is not required

    Travelers don’t need a COVID-19 test before traveling to Guinea.

    Last checked 2026-07-17
  • Required

    Electronic visitor visa is required for transit

    Travelers need a visa to transit through Guinea. A Guinea eVisa is the fastest way to obtain a transit visa. Travelers can apply online. Once approved, travelers receive their eVisa confirmation electronically. The validity period for a transit visa is 3 days.

    Last checked 2026-07-17

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