Kenya to Guinea visa requirements
Kenyan citizens need a visa to enter Guinea; Guinea supports an online eVisa application and issues an eVISA registration receipt used for biometric enrolment on arrival.
Last verified: 2026-02-05
At a glance
What Kenya travellers need to know
If you hold a Kenya passport and plan to visit Guinea for tourism, current guidance indicates you need eVisa.
Kenyan citizens need a visa to enter Guinea; Guinea supports an online eVisa application and issues an eVISA registration receipt used for biometric enrolment on arrival.
Plan your trip around a stay of about the period shown on your visa or entry stamp, and confirm the final duration with immigration on arrival or on your visa sticker/eVisa.
Passport rule: Valid passport with validity more than 6 months (per PAF guidance).
Health note: Yellow Fever certificate required when applying for the eVisa; Guinea also requires proof of yellow fever vaccination for travellers arriving from countries with risk of yellow fever transmission.
Rules can change and may vary by visa type, length of stay, and entry point. Always verify with official Guinean sources and your airline before travel.
Rules change. Cross-check the official sources listed below and your airline’s document checks before you fly from Kenya to Guinea.
Entry requirements
- Guinea’s Border Police (PAF) states that foreign nationals need a visa unless exempt under bilateral agreements.
- eVISA applications are submitted online and are subject to approval (the PAF guidance references a 72-hour approval timeline).
- Applicants must upload a passport datapage, a passport photo, a confirmed return flight booking, and a Yellow Fever certificate; additional documents may be required depending on visa type.
- On arrival, travellers should be ready to present a valid passport (validity more than 6 months), the eVISA registration receipt, proof of accommodation, a confirmed return ticket, and sufficient funds.
Health — Yellow fever
Yellow Fever certificate required when applying for the eVisa; Guinea also requires proof of yellow fever vaccination for travellers arriving from countries with risk of yellow fever transmission.
Rules can change and may vary by visa type, length of stay, and entry point. Always verify with official Guinean sources and your airline before travel.
How to prepare (Kenya → Guinea)
- 1
Apply on the official Guinea eVisa portal before you travel.
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Upload a clear passport scan and any supporting documents the form requests.
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Pay the fee online and save the approval PDF/email.
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Check processing time and apply early enough for your departure date.
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Carry a printed and phone copy of the approved eVisa to the airport.
Documents checklist
- Valid Kenya passport (check validity rules above)
- Return or onward ticket
- Proof of accommodation in Guinea
- Proof of funds: Sufficient funds to cover expenses during your stay may be required (per PAF guidance).
- Onward travel: Confirmed return flight booking / return ticket required (per PAF guidance).
- Yellow fever certificate if required for your routing
- Printed/digital copy of your approved eVisa or travel authorisation
- Travel insurance (recommended)
Frequently asked questions
Do Kenya citizens need a visa for Guinea?
Based on Tsavaro’s last verification (2026-02-05), Kenya travellers need eVisa for tourism to Guinea. Kenyan citizens need a visa to enter Guinea; Guinea supports an online eVisa application and issues an eVISA registration receipt used for biometric enrolment on arrival.
How long can I stay in Guinea on a Kenya passport?
Stay length depends on the visa or entry permission issued. Confirm with official Guinea immigration guidance before travel.
What documents should Kenya travellers carry to Guinea?
At minimum: a valid passport, return/onward ticket, accommodation proof, and funds. Also note: Yellow Fever certificate required when applying for the eVisa; Guinea also requires proof of yellow fever vaccination for travellers arriving from countries with risk of yellow fever transmission.
Where can I verify Guinea entry rules officially?
Start with: Guinea PAF — eVisa portal (official) (eVisa introduction and link to application guidelines); Guinea Police aux Frontières (PAF) — Guinean visa procedure (eVISA requirements, documents, and arrival requirements); WHO — Yellow fever vaccination requirements and recommendations (country list PDF; Guinea entry requirement). Requirements can change without notice.
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Sources
- Guinea PAF — eVisa portal (official) (eVisa introduction and link to application guidelines)
- Guinea Police aux Frontières (PAF) — Guinean visa procedure (eVISA requirements, documents, and arrival requirements)
- WHO — Yellow fever vaccination requirements and recommendations (country list PDF; Guinea entry requirement)
Important
This tool is for guidance only and may be incomplete or out of date. Always confirm with official government sources and your airline before you travel.