Guinea Customs Regulations

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Import Regulations

1000 Cigarettes or
250 Cigars or
1000 grams of tobacco
1 opened bottle of alcohol – no more permitted
A reasonable amount of perfume suitable only for personal use
Local currency equaling 100,000 GNF can be exported out of the country and approximately 5000 in Euros or similar foreign currency.

Illegal drugs
Plants and plant products
Animals – unless permission has been obtained to do so
Religious Literature
Guns, explosives and ammunition
Knives and deadly weapons
Counterfeit money and goods
Pornographic material

Residents and non residents alike can import up to 100, 00 Guinea Francs providing they have an export declaration equalling the amount brought in. An unlimited amount of foreign currency can be imported providing it is declared upon entry. A small amount of any foreign currency brought into the country will need to be changed into local currency –amount depending on the immigration authorities.
At the time of writing, an arms embargo set up by the EU prohibits any weapons or equipment “that could be used for internal repression”, from entering the country.
Any Cats or Dogs being imported will require a veterinarian good health and rabies inoculation certificate before being allowed to enter the country.
Any precious stones being taken out of the country will require a special export licence to do so.
A special permit from the Ministère de l’Intérieur et de la Sécurité is required in order to legally take photos of important government or military buildings. Failure to obtain one could lead to an arrest or imprisonment.

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Export Regulations

No information available

Illegal drugs
Plants and plant products
Animals – unless permission has been obtained to do so
Religious Literature
Guns, explosives and ammunition
Knives and deadly weapons
Counterfeit money and goods
Pornographic material

No information available

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Health & Security

Basic health information for travelers to Guinea

Basic security information for travelers to Guinea

🩺 Basic Health Information for Travelers to Guinea

A yellow fever vaccination is required by all travellers over a year old travelling from or through an infected zone. Travellers visiting the country from non endemic areas are still advised to obtain vaccination for protection prior to starting their journey.
All tap and other native water sources should be considered highly infectious and avoided where possible. Travellers should stick to bottled water and make sure that all local water is thoroughly boiled before being drunk. Cases of Diphtheria spread by contaminated Milk have been reported inside the country. Any milk based products should be checked to make sure that they have been pasteurized first before being consumed.
Meat, fish and vegetables should be well cooked and served hot to avoid any chance of contamination. Fruit should be peeled and all pork products best avoided.
Cases of Cholera are reported in the country every year and travellers should avoid any contact with pools, lakes or swimming pools which have not been chlorinated first. Water based diseases including Bilharzia (schistomiasis), TB, Typhoid and Hepatitis A and C are all present in the country and all travellers to the area should obtain comprehensive protection against all of these diseases before beginning their journey.
Various insect based diseases including Onchocerciasis (river blindness), Dengue Fever and Malaria are all present in this country. Travellers are strongly advised to obtain insect repellent and close clothing that exposes little skin for protection and to seek out immediate medical assistance if symptoms develop.
Hepatitis B and HIV are both endemic in the country are travellers should take all necessary precautions when dealing with bloody needles or when engaging in sexual activity.
Travellers visiting the country should be wary of any wild animals whose bites may contain Rabies. If bitten, travellers should immediately clean the wound and seek medical aid to check for any potential signs of infection.
Overall medical facilities in Guinea are considered quite poor with very limited medical assistance available outside the main city of Conakry. The city has limited medical and dentistry services but all facilities in the country may have only limited supplies. Doctors in the country will often request payment before rendering any assistance and evacuation to another country may be required in the event of serious injury or illness. Full travel and health insurance should be obtained before arranging any visit to this country and an extra medical kit containing emergency supplies is recommended.

🛡 Basic Security Information for Travelers to Guinea

Although the tense political situation has currently been resolves, the region still remains very volatile. All travellers to the country are strongly advised to update themselves regarding the countries current political and military situation prior to beginning their journey.
Incidents of theft and violent crime are a regular occurrence throughout the country with violent muggings and assaults sometimes often occurring in public locations during the daytime. All travellers to the country should take great care at all times and keep their passport and other valuables in a safe location. Obvious displays of wealth could serve to attract unwanted attention and are not advised and female visitors in particular should take care to avoid travelling alone after dark.
Travellers are strongly advised against any travel to any of the country’s borders with Liberia, Sierra Leone and Cote d'Ivoire owing to the high level of conflict and tensions that still exist in the region. The border region is very tense thanks to the high levels of immigrants and bandits that haunt the region combined with a high military presence and the ongoing possibility of a fresh outbreak of violence at any time.
The political situation inside the country itself also remains very tense. Although the country now has a newly elected president in office, all demonstrations and protests could quickly turn violent. All visitors to the region are advised against joining any large gatherings or protests which could endanger your safety and should carefully check the countries current political situation before beginning your journey.
Local cars are available for hire but travellers planning to drive around the country are advised to make sure that they have a sufficient supply of fuel before beginning their journey owing to the occasional shortages that can sometimes occur in the country. Foreign drivers should also be wary of the often poor conditions of the roads which are poorly maintained and potentially very dangerous. The threat of armed robbery, combined with poorly lit roads, means that most travellers should avoid driving at night unless absolutely required to do so.
The countries rainy season runs from May to October and can often cause the roads to become flooded and impassable. All travellers should keep a close eye on the predicted weather forecasts if visiting during this period and plan any future car journey accordingly.
Travellers should avoid committing any crime which could lead to imprisonment by the military or police services. Local prison conditions may be brutal compared to UK standards and very unhygienic and crowded. Travellers should keep a copy of their passport with them at all times in the event of an accident or upon requiring identification by the police or the security services.
Foreign travellers are subject to the countries laws for the duration of their visit and some crimes such as murder can carry the death penalty. Photos or recordings taken of important government or military installations is illegal and could lead to an arrest by the security services. Travellers should ask direct permission before taking any photos of native men or women which could potentially cause great offence.
Homosexuality is not widely accepted or tolerated throughout the country and any same sex couples are advised to avoid any open displays of affection which could lead to being detained or imprisoned by the countries police services.

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Contact Information

For additional information about travel restrictions, security warnings, political updates, and basic travel guidelines, please contact the nearest Guinean Embassy.