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Do Irish citizens need a visa for Guinea?

Last checked 27 October 20265 sourcesConakry · GNF

Travel advice. Some regions have security risks. Check your foreign ministry's travel advice for the areas you plan to visit.

Entry rules change often. We checked these on 27 October 2026 against the sources below. Confirm with the embassy before you book.

eVisabefore travel

Yes. Irish citizens need a visa for Guinea and should apply for an eVisa online before travel.

At a glance

Visa required
Yes
Type
eVisa
Fee
See official portal
Stay
Up to 90 days
Yellow fever
Certificate required
Arrive at
CKY

How to get your Guinea evisa

  1. Apply on the official government portal. Use only the government site; look-alike agency sites charge extra.
  2. Prepare a passport scan, a recent photo, your flight booking and first hotel address.
  3. Allow at least two weeks for approval, then print the eVisa or keep it on your phone.

Most African countries treat all EU passports the same way, but some do not (Mozambique and Rwanda, for example). This page uses the rule for Ireland.

Health requirements

Yellow fever. A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required for all arriving travellers (usually from 9 months or 1 year of age).

Malaria. Malaria is present across most of the country. Ask a travel clinic about antimalarial tablets.

Book a travel clinic visit 6 to 8 weeks before departure. Some vaccines, including yellow fever, must be given at least 10 days before you arrive.

Travel advice for Irish travellers

Your own government publishes safety advice and emergency contacts for Guinea. Check it before you book and register your trip if your country offers that service: Department of Foreign Affairs of Ireland (travel advice).

More entry rules for your passport: all 54 countries, visa-free countries, eVisa countries and visa on arrival countries.

On arrival in Guinea

Capital
Conakry
Currency
Guinean franc (GNF)
Languages
French, Pular, Malinké
Plugs
Type C, F, K
Best time
November to April
Airports
Conakry (CKY)

Full Guinea travel requirements →

Frequently asked questions

Do Irish citizens need a visa for Guinea?

Yes. Irish citizens need a visa for Guinea and should apply for an eVisa online before travel.

How long can Irish citizens stay in Guinea?

Up to 90 days for tourism. Overstaying can lead to fines and future entry bans.

Do I need a yellow fever certificate for Guinea?

A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required for all arriving travellers (usually from 9 months or 1 year of age).

How much does the Guinea visa cost for Irish passport holders?

Fees vary by visa length and entry type. The official portal shows the current price before you pay.

Which airports do flights to Guinea arrive at?

Most international flights land at Conakry (CKY).

Sources

Spotted a rule that has changed? Email hello@bemba.com with a link to the source.

Guinea visa rules for other passports

Irish visa rules for nearby countries