Guinea international travel guide in 2024

Guinea travel details 🇬🇳

Guinea has a population of 13M with main currency as Guinean Franc. The languages spoken are French. Guinea travel safety advice is Exercise a high degree of caution. Automatic teller machines are rare in Guinea. Internet speed in Guinea is on average 1.1 Mbps.

Guinea travel advice

⬤ Exercise a high degree of caution

We’ve reviewed our advice for Guinea and continue to advise exercise a high degree of caution. Higher levels apply in some areas. There are ongoing heightened political and social tensions, including in the capital, Conakry and other towns. The situation may deteriorate without warning. Remain vigilant. Avoid protests and public gatherings, as they can turn violent. Follow the advice of local authorities and monitor local media for updates. We advise: Exercise a high degree of caution in Guinea overall due to the risk of civil unrest. Higher levels apply in some areas.

Issue Date : Apr 19, 2024

Guinea weather

Guinea essential details

Plugs

Guinea uses 220V, 50Hz with sockets and plugs Type C, Type F and Type K.

Languages

The languages that are typically spoken are French

Money in Guinea

Currencies

Guinea uses the Guinean franc (symbol: Fr), code GNF.Banknotes come in denominations of 20000, 10000, 5000, 1000, 500, 100, 50 and 25 francs. Franc is subdivided into 100 centimes. Coins come in denominations of 50, 25, 10, 5 and 1 francs.

ATM

Automatic teller machines are rare in Guinea. Your best bet is to look for them in large cities and community places.You do not need a chip & PIN card to use an ATM — your standard magnetic card will work fine.

Internet in Guinea

Internet

Internet speed in Guinea is on average 1.1 Mbps. WiFi coverage in Guinea is very low. It's quite hard to find one.

Phones

You can buy a SIM card for about 90,294.05 GNF, which includes 3 GB of data plan. You can choose from 3 telecoms: Cellcom, MTN or Orange. Guinea uses GSM mobile networks GSM 900 and GSM 1800. If you don't want to buy SIM card in Guinea upon arrival, make sure to check the roaming charges with your telecom provider before your departure so there are no surprises when you return home.

Calling

To call Guinea, dial +, then 224 (the country code for Guinea), then the area code and the local number. For local calls within Guinea, start with the area code. In the case above area code is 30 .

Driving in Guinea

Emergecy

Universal

112

Police

112

Ambulance

112

Fire department

112

Guinea map

Guinea visa advice

If you're considering exploring Guinea beyond the usual transit spots, our comprehensive guide on Guinea transit visa offers deeper insights and broader options for travelers of different nationalities. For those transiting through other countries en route to Guinea, understanding Guinea Transit Visa requirements is crucial to ensure a smooth journey.