Guinea
Summary
Before you travel, check the ‘Entry requirements’ section for Guinea’s current entry restrictions and requirements. These may change with little warning. Monitor this advice for the latest updates and stay in contact with your travel provider.
If you plan to pass through another country to return to the UK, check the travel advice for the country you’re transiting.
On the morning of 4 November 2023, exchanges of gunfire took place between security forces and an armed group that attacked the Central Prison in the Kaloum district of Conakry. The situation remains tense with security forces looking for those responsible, as well as a small number of high-profile detainees taken from the prison. As a result, all land borders have reportedly been closed. You should exercise caution and follow the advice of local authorities.
It is more important than ever to get travel insurance and check it provides sufficient cover. See the FCDO’s guidance on foreign travel insurance.
Further information and updates on Ebola can be found on the WHO website and the Public Health England (PHE) website. Public Health England has guidance for humanitarian or healthcare workers travelling to countries at risk of Ebola. See Ebola
Following a coup in Guinea on 5 September 2021, a transitional government is in place. The situation is evolving and you should remain vigilant, avoid demonstrations, and monitor local media. See Political situation
Terrorist attacks cannot be ruled out. Attacks could be indiscriminate. You should be vigilant, especially in places visited by foreigners. See Terrorism
Exchanging foreign currency on the street or using unofficial money changers is illegal and can result in military detention. See Money
If you need urgent consular assistance, call the British Embassy Conakry. See Consular assistance
Before you travel, check the ‘Entry requirements’ section for Guinea’s current entry restrictions and requirements. These may change with little warning. Monitor this advice for the latest updates and stay in contact with your travel provider.
If you plan to pass through another country to return to the UK, check the travel advice for the country you’re transiting.
On the morning of 4 November 2023, exchanges of gunfire took place between security forces and an armed group that attacked the Central Prison in the Kaloum district of Conakry. The situation remains tense with security forces looking for those responsible, as well as a small number of high-profile detainees taken from the prison. As a result, all land borders have reportedly been closed. You should exercise caution and follow the advice of local authorities.
It is more important than ever to get travel insurance and check it provides sufficient cover. See the FCDO’s guidance on foreign travel insurance.
Further information and updates on Ebola can be found on the WHO website and the Public Health England (PHE) website. Public Health England has guidance for humanitarian or healthcare workers travelling to countries at risk of Ebola. See Ebola
Following a coup in Guinea on 5 September 2021, a transitional government is in place. The situation is evolving and you should remain vigilant, avoid demonstrations, and monitor local media. See Political situation
Terrorist attacks cannot be ruled out. Attacks could be indiscriminate. You should be vigilant, especially in places visited by foreigners. See Terrorism
Exchanging foreign currency on the street or using unofficial money changers is illegal and can result in military detention. See Money
If you need urgent consular assistance, call the British Embassy Conakry. See Consular assistance
Update history
2025-12-10 13:55
New information about dual nationals returning to the UK (‘Entry requirements’ page).
2025-09-23 15:24
Removal of information on the political and security situation in Guinea (‘Safety and security’ page).
2025-09-23 12:29
Removal of information on the political situation in Guinea (‘Safety and security’ page).
2025-09-18 16:30
Updated information on the political and security situation in Guinea (See ‘Political situation’ and ‘Security situation’ on the ‘Safety and security’ page).
2025-03-18 11:57
New information on what to expect if you are detained in Guinea (‘Safety and Security’ page).
2024-10-18 09:52
New information on political situation and health (‘Safety and security’ page and ‘Health’ page)
2024-04-10 14:38
Information on driving conditions, political and security situations (‘Safety and security’ page).
2024-01-22 16:15
This travel advice has been rewritten to make it easier to read and understand.
2023-12-27 11:53
Updated information about an explosion at a fuel depot in Kaloum district of Conakry (‘Summary’ page).
2023-12-19 11:10
Information about an explosion at a fuel depot in Kaloum district of Conakry (‘Summary’ page).
2023-11-10 14:48
Removal of information about exchanges of gunfire between security forces and an armed group that attacked the Central Prison in the Kaloum district of Conakry (‘Summary’ and ‘Entry requirements’ page).
2023-11-04 15:11
Information about exchanges of gunfire between security forces and an armed group that attacked the Central Prison in the Kaloum district of Conakry, and the reported closure of land borders. (Summary and Entry requirements)
2023-06-22 11:04
Information about the global terrorism risks to British nationals abroad on all FCDO travel advice pages.
2023-05-05 15:08
Updated information on COVID-19 documentation requirements on arrival (‘Coronavirus’ and ‘Entry Requirement’ pages).
2022-08-26 16:22
Updated information on Lassa Fever cases (‘Health’ page).
2022-08-12 15:48
Updated information on disruption at the Sierra Leone-Guinea border (see ‘Safety and security’ page)
2022-06-17 13:12
Updates to information on health and Bird flu and local laws and LGBT (see ‘Local laws and customs’ and ‘Health’ pages)
2022-04-12 16:07
Updates to information on road travel (see ‘Safety and security’ page)
2022-03-17 10:32
Amendments and full review of Guinea’s entry requirements (‘Entry requirements’ page)