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A visa application is required on the official platform before departure, followed by biometric enrolment and issuance in Conakry.

Reviewed by TripminuteFrench passport · tourism · short stayInformation reviewed on August 9, 2026
The 30-second summary
DocumentPassport, photo, accommodation and yellow fever vaccination evidence to upload with the online application.
EntryOnline authorisation

A visa application is required on the official platform before departure, followed by biometric enrolment and issuance in Conakry.

DurationThe permitted duration is shown on the issued visa; carry your documents for identity checks.
Key warningAmounts over USD or EUR 10,000 must be declared and leaving with more than GNF 100,000 is prohibited.

Before you book

This block covers the standard case stated above. If your situation differs, open the consular source directly.

Document

Passport, photo, accommodation and yellow fever vaccination evidence to upload with the online application.

Entry

A visa application is required on the official platform before departure, followed by biometric enrolment and issuance in Conakry.

Duration

The permitted duration is shown on the issued visa; carry your documents for identity checks.

Vaccines and health

Recommendations depend on age, health, stopovers, regions and season.

A travel medicine consultation is important: yellow fever, malaria and recommended vaccines depend on the country, transit and itinerary.
  • Check yellow fever certificate rules based on origin, transit and areas visited.
  • Assess malaria prevention, hepatitis A, typhoid, rabies and meningitis according to the trip.
  • Seek advice several weeks before departure and use strict mosquito protection.

Driving locally

An international driving permit is a translation: it never replaces your valid French licence.

Carry the French licence together with an international driving permit and check which convention the country recognises.

Service-Public · international permit

Documents to prepare

  • Required identity document and a separate copy
  • Authorisation, visa or QR code available offline
  • Return ticket and first accommodation address
  • Medical insurance and assistance number
  • Prescriptions and medicines in original packaging
  • French licence and any required supporting permit

What can change the answer

Dual nationality or residence permitTransit through border controlMinor travelling alone or with one parentWork, internship, volunteering or a longer stayEmergency, damaged or nearly expired passportControlled medication or specialist equipment

Frequently asked questions

Is a visa or authorisation required?

A visa application is required on the official platform before departure, followed by biometric enrolment and issuance in Conakry.

Which vaccines should I consider?

A travel medicine consultation is important: yellow fever, malaria and recommended vaccines depend on the country, transit and itinerary.

Is a French driving licence sufficient?

Carry the French licence together with an international driving permit and check which convention the country recognises.

When should this information be checked again?

Check once before any non-refundable purchase, then again 48 to 72 hours before departure. The destination authorities and carrier retain the final say.