🇬🇳Guinea Visa for Nigerian Citizens2026 Requirements, Fees & Documents

Long Term Visa (Visa de Long Séjour / VLS)

For foreign nationals intending to reside in Guinea for an extended period, typically for employment. Valid for one year from date of issuance.

Applied online via paf.gov.gn; collected at border arrival counter. Requires valid passport, copy of any prior visa, employment contract or equivalent supporting documentation, and Yellow Fever certificate. Non-ECOWAS foreign employers hiring foreign nationals must also obtain prior authorization from AGUIPE (Guinea's Employment Promotion Agency). Per the official PAF/DCPAF visa framework, the VLS is the long-stay category used to settle in Guinea for employment, business, family reunion, or study - Guinea does not issue separate business, student, or family visas; those purposes are documented within the VLS (employment contract, professional authorization, marriage deed, or student certificate of registration).

Multiple Entry Visa (Visa de Séjour à Entrées Multiples / VESRM)

For nationals of special treaty countries holding a bilateral visa agreement with Guinea; permits repeated entries over a multi-year period.

Per Guinea's Police aux Frontières / DCPAF official visa framework (paf.gov.gn DNPAF visa page), the VESRM is issued only to nationals of countries holding a special bilateral treaty with Guinea; its validity varies between 3 and 5 years depending on the specific agreement (validity_days shown is the 5-year upper bound). Not a standard selectable option on the e-visa application form; arranged under the terms of the bilateral commitment. Fee not published on the official portal.

Diplomatic, Service and Courtesy Visa (VDSC)

For holders of diplomatic, service, or official passports and invited government guests. Issued upon prior official approval.

Requires a security code authorization from the relevant Guinea authority before online application can proceed. Duration and fee are governed by the official approval documentation. Requires valid passport, appointment letter, and Yellow Fever certificate.