Guinea e-Visa for citizens of the United States: online application, fees and processing time 2026
Yes, an e-Visa is required: citizens of the United States 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 United States
Holders of a passport from the United States must obtain an e-Visa online before travelling to Guinea. The official fee observed is 100 USD and the authorised stay is up to 90 days.
For Americans, entry into Guinea requires an electronic application filed and approved before boarding. With an observed processing time of 45 days, the process should start well before leaving the United States, on the official portal of the Guinean authorities rather than on a service website.
Do you need a visa?
Yes. US nationals need an e-Visa to enter Guinea; it is applied for online and must be approved before departure. It allows a stay of up to 90 days, a period that is neither the validity of the e-Visa nor its processing time. For any other purpose of stay, such as employment, contact the Guinean embassy in the United States.
How much does an e-visa for Guinea cost from the United States?
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?
- Government fee100 USD
- Agency or online serviceOptional, added on top
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 observed is 100 USD. The documents usually requested are a scan of your passport’s identity page and a recent passport photo, and the form may ask for details of your accommodation or itinerary. “Express” services that charge more cannot guarantee a faster decision, which remains in the hands of the Guinean authorities.
How to apply for an e-visa for Guinea from the United States
- 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
Use only the official portal of the Guinean authorities, whose address the Guinean embassy in the United States can confirm. Fill in the form with the exact details from your US passport, upload the requested documents and pay the fee. Once the e-Visa is approved, print it and keep it with your passport: the airline may ask for it, and it is checked when you enter Guinea.
Where do you apply for a visa for Guinea from the United States?
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.
Using an online service
You never have to use an intermediary. If you would rather have a service fill in and file the application online for you before departure, iVisa does it for a service fee, charged on top of the official fees. It does not change the decision.
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You live in the United States on another passport?
The regime follows your nationality, not where you live. If you reside in the United States 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 observed processing time is 45 days: apply early and wait for approval before buying a non-refundable ticket. Check your passport’s validity with the embassy and find out about health requirements before leaving. During your stay, keep the e-Visa with you and leave Guinea before the 90 days authorised run out.
Before you fly, and at the border
Passport validity, border checks, minors, overstays: the rules common to every trip are gathered on our travel tips page. Formalities before you leave
Common mistakes
The most frequent mistakes are using an unofficial website that adds fees to the 100 USD observed, applying too late given the 45 days of processing, and submitting a non-compliant photo. Even a minor discrepancy between the form and the passport can block the application. Finally, check that the portal you use really concerns Guinea, not Guinea-Bissau or Equatorial Guinea.
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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
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
Tips for extending your stay in Guinea
- Plan ahead and request an extension before your stay ends.
- Keep a copy of your important documents.
Example: If you plan to stay longer, make sure to contact local authorities for the necessary formalities.
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