Guinea e-Visa for citizens of the Democratic Republic of the Congo: online application, fees and processing time 2026
Yes, an e-Visa is required: citizens of the Democratic Republic of the Congo apply online before departure, for stays up to 90 days.
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Official fee
100 USD
Processing time
45 days
Allowed stay
90 days
Our guide to the Guinea visa from the Democratic Republic of the Congo
Citizens of the Democratic Republic of the Congo must obtain an e-Visa online before travelling to Guinea. The official fee recorded is 100 USD, the recorded processing time is 45 days, and the permitted stay is up to 90 days.
For travellers from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, a tourist stay in Guinea requires an application on the official portal of the Guinean authorities: form, scanned documents and online payment. The recorded processing time of 45 days means starting very early, before buying any non-refundable ticket.
Do you need a visa for Guinea?
Yes. Holders of a passport from the Democratic Republic of the Congo must have an e-Visa, applied for online and granted before departure, to enter Guinea. It allows a stay of up to 90 days. Do not confuse this period with the validity of the e-Visa or with the processing time, and keep the confirmation for boarding and border control.
How much does an e-visa for Guinea cost from the Democratic Republic of the Congo?
100 USD
Official government fee only. Providers and visa centres add their own service charge on top.
What does a visa for Guinea really cost?
The published fee is the government charge alone. Two or three other lines are added before the visa is in the passport, and they are what makes the final bill.
- Government fee100 USD
Paid to the state, non-refundable if the visa is refused.
- Agency or online serviceOptional, added on top
Never compulsory. An intermediary fills the form for you, it does not change the decision or the processing time.
We only display amounts published by an official source. Confirm the total before paying anything.
What documents are required for an e-visa for Guinea?
Documents required for an e-visa for Guinea:
- Passport valid 6 months beyond stay
- Online application (no paper form)
- Passport scan (data page)
- Digital photo (recent)
- Return or onward ticket
- Yellow fever vaccination certificate
- Proof of sufficient funds
- Visa fee payment
Documents and fees
The official fee recorded is 100 USD. The portal specifies the documents to upload: usually the passport identity page and a recent passport photo, sometimes proof of accommodation or travel, or even an invitation letter. Also check the health requirements for entry, and do not pay any additional fee outside the official portal.
How to apply for an e-visa for Guinea from the Democratic Republic of the Congo
- 1Fill in the form on the destination’s official portal.
- 2Upload the required documents (passport, photo, supporting papers).
- 3Pay the fee online by card.
- 4Receive the authorisation by email, usually without a consular visit.
- 5Show the authorisation, printed or on your phone, at boarding.
How to apply
Applications are submitted on the official portal of the Guinean authorities, whose address is not given here: obtain it from the embassy of Guinea responsible for the DRC or from Guinean government websites. Complete the form, upload the requested documents and pay only on that portal. Unofficial intermediary websites charge a surcharge for the same process and do not speed up the review.
Where do you apply for a visa for Guinea from the Democratic Republic of the Congo?
An e-visa for Guinea is filed entirely online: there is no counter to visit and no file to hand in. The only address that matters is the official portal.
- The application, the supporting documents and the payment all go through the official portal, from any country.
- Lookalike sites copy the portal’s name and layout, then resell the same application with a margin. Check the domain before you type in a passport number.
- The authorisation arrives by email. Keep a printed copy, some airlines ask for it at boarding.
You live in the Democratic Republic of the Congo on another passport?
The regime follows your nationality, not where you live. If you reside in the Democratic Republic of the Congo but travel on another country's passport, the rule on this page is not yours. Filing usually still happens from your country of residence, at the post competent for it, but the requirement itself comes from your passport.
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How long does an e-visa for Guinea take?
45 days
Indicative time, counted from a complete file. Peak season can be longer.
Processing times and tips
The recorded processing time is 45 days: submit the application at least that long before your planned flight, and earlier if you can. Track the status of your file on the portal, wait for the decision before buying a non-refundable ticket and check that your passport meets the validity requirements published by the Guinean authorities.
Before you fly, and at the border
- Passport validity: most countries require the passport to stay valid beyond the return date, and the margin required differs from one destination to the next. Check it on the official source, and count from your return, not from your departure.
- A visa is not a right of entry. The border officer decides, and may ask for a return ticket, an address or proof of funds even when everything is in order.
- Conditional exemptions exist: several countries waive the visa for holders of a valid visa or residence permit from a third country. This depends on the destination and on the document, and we do not publish that rule when our sources do not carry it. The official page does.
- Minors travelling alone or with one parent are often asked for extra papers, typically a parental authorisation and the family record. Ask the post before booking.
- Overstaying is not a formality. It exposes you to a fine, to removal, and to an entry ban that can outlast the trip by years, including for the whole area when the destination belongs to one.
Common mistakes
Common mistakes: applying too late given the 45-day processing time, paying an unofficial site, uploading illegible documents or entering a wrong passport number. Other pitfalls are planning a stay that exceeds the 90 days allowed, or confusing that period with the validity of the e-Visa. Read the form again before paying and keep the receipt.
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Other visa types for Guinea
A tourist stay is not the only purpose. These are the other permits the destination issues and that your nationality is eligible for, each with its own fee and processing time.
Official sources
Guide generated automatically on October 17, 2026, from the verified catalogue.
Short-stay (tourism)
eVisa / authorization
Entry regime
eVisa / authorization
Duration
90 days
Price
100 USD
Processing time
45 days
Official websiteTo confirm
Business visa
Consular visa
Duration
90 days
Price
80–100 USD
Processing time
15 business days
Official websiteVerified
Work visa
Work visa
Duration
1 year (renewable)
Price
150–500 USD
Processing time
30 business days
Official websiteVerified
Frequently asked questions
Do you need a visa to travel to Guinea from the Democratic Republic of the Congo?▾
Yes, an e-visa (electronic visa) is required. It is applied for online before departure and allows a stay of 90 days.
How much does a tourist visa for Guinea cost?▾
The tourist visa costs from 100 USD in official fees. Service fees may apply when using a provider.
How long does it take to get a visa for Guinea?▾
Usual processing time: 45 days. Allow some buffer before your departure.
What documents are required for a visa to Guinea?▾
For the tourist visa application, you will need: Passport valid 6 months beyond stay, Online application (no paper form), Passport scan (data page), Digital photo (recent), Return or onward ticket, Yellow fever vaccination certificate, Proof of sufficient funds, Visa fee payment.
How do you apply for a visa for Guinea from the Democratic Republic of the Congo?▾
The application is fully online and made before departure: form on the official portal, documents uploaded, card payment, then the authorisation arrives by email. In most cases no consular visit is needed.
How long can you stay in Guinea?▾
The tourist visa allows a stay of 90 days.
What other visa types exist for Guinea?▾
Depending on the purpose of stay, Guinea offers among others: Business visa, Work visa.
Data verified on 25/10/2026 · Our methodology
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