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Passports valid for a minimum of six months beyond date of departure required by all.

Required by all except the following:
Nationals of Benin, Burkina Faso, Cape Verde, Côte d'Ivoire, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal, Sierra Leone and Togo for stays of up to 90 days.

Tourist and Business: £65 (single-entry for a stay of up to one month); £90 (multiple-entry for a stay of up to three months).

Consulate (or Consular section at Embassy). UK nationals may apply to the Chancery Consulate General of the Republic of Guinea in London (see Passport/Visa Information).

(a) Two application forms. (b) Two passport-size photos. (c) Passport with a remaining validity of six months after intended length of stay. (d) Proof of sufficient funds. (e) Letter of invitation or hotel reservation. Business: (a)-(e) and (f) Letter from the applicant's company. (g) Letter from the sponsoring company in Guinea.

Two to three.

Consulate General of the Republic of Guinea in the UK
83 Victoria Street, London, SW1H 0HW, UK
Tel: (020) 7078 6087.
E-mail: ambaguineeuk@yahoo.co.uk


Embassy of the Republic of Guinea in the USA
2112 Leroy Place, NW, Washington, DC 20008, USA
Tel: (202) 986 4300.
Fax: (202) 986 4800.

BP 1275, 6 Avenue de la République, Immeuble Al-Iman, Conakry, Guinea
Tel: 455 163.
Website: www.guinee.gov.gn or www.mirinet.net.gn/ont

83 Victoria Street, London, SW1H 0HW, UK
Tel: (020) 7078 6087.
E-mail: ambaguineeuk@yahoo.co.uk

2112 Leroy Place, NW, Washington, DC 20008, USA
Tel: (202) 986 4300.
Fax: (202) 986 4800.

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A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required from travellers over one year of age coming from infected areas. Travellers arriving from non-endemic zones should note that vaccination is strongly recommended for travel outside the urban areas, even if an outbreak of the disease has not been reported and they would normally not require a vaccination certificate to enter the country.

Following WHO guidelines issued in 1973, a cholera vaccination certificate is no longer a condition of entry to Guinea. However, cholera is a serious risk in this country and precautions are essential. Up-to-date advice should be sought before deciding whether these precautions should include vaccination as medical opinion is divided over its effectiveness. See the Health appendix for more information.

Immunisation against typhoid and poliomyelitis is often recommended.

A malaria risk, predominantly in the malignant falciparum form, exists all year throughout the country. Resistance to chloroquine has been reported.

All water should be regarded as being potentially contaminated. Water used for drinking, brushing teeth or making ice should have first been boiled or otherwise sterilised. Only eat well-cooked meat and fish, preferably served hot. Pork, salad and mayonnaise may carry increased risk. Vegetables should be cooked and fruit peeled.

Diarrhoeal diseases, including giardiasis, and typhoid fevers are common. Bilharzia (schistosomiasis) is present. Avoid swimming and paddling in fresh water; swimming pools which are well chlorinated and maintained are safe. Onchocerciasis (river blindness) and trypanosomiasis (sleeping sickness) are present. Hepatitis A, C and E are widespread. Hepatitis B is hyperendemic. Epidemics of meningococcal disease may occur, particularly in the savannah areas and during the dry season. Dengue fever and TB both occur. Immunisation against diphtheria is sometimes recommended.
Rabies is present. For those at high risk, vaccination before arrival should be considered. If you are bitten, seek medical advice without delay. For more information, consult the Health appendix.

Health insurance is essential. Travel insurance which covers travellers for repatriation to their country is advisable. There are rudimentary medical, dental and optical facilities in Conakry. Medical facilities are poorly equipped and extremely limited. Some private facilities provide a better range of treatment options, but are still well below global standards. There are no ambulance or rescue emergency services available. Doctors and hospitals expect immediate cash payment for health services.

Below are listed Public Holidays for the January 2006-June 2007 period.

Jan 1 2006 New Year’s Day. Jan 10 Eid al-Adha (Feast of the Sacrifice). Apr 14 Easter Monday. May 1 Labour Day. Apr 11 Mouloud (Birth of the Prophet). May 25 Ascension. Aug 15 Assumption. Aug 27 Anniversary of Women’s Revolt. Sep 28 Referendum Day. Oct 2 Republic Day. Oct 22-24 Eid al-Fitr (End of Ramadan). Nov 1 All Saints’ Day. Nov Laila toul Kadir (day after the night’s vigil)/Day of 1970 Invasion. Dec 25 Christmas Day. Dec 31 Eid al-Adha (Feast of the Sacrifice).
Jan 1 2007 New Year’s Day. Mar 31 Mouloud (Birth of the Prophet). Apr 9 Easter Monday. May 1 Labour Day. May 17 Ascension.

Muslim festivals are timed according to local sightings of various phases of the moon and the dates given above are approximations. During the lunar month of Ramadan that precedes Eid al-Fitr, Muslims fast during the day and feast at night and normal business patterns may be interrupted. Many restaurants are closed during the day and there may be restrictions on smoking and drinking. Some disruption may continue into Eid al-Fitr itself. Eid al-Fitr may last anything from two to 10 days, depending on the region. For more information, see the World of Islam appendix.