Guinea long-term visa (VLS) for employment, business, family, study or internship
Guinea's long-term visa (Visa Long Séjour, VLS) is valid for 1 year from issue and costs USD 500. It covers foreigners coming for approved salaried employment, liberal professions or business activities, spouses and minor children, students and interns. It is applied for through the same official e-Visa system and collected on arrival after biometric enrolment.
1 entry rule for Guinea based on recent travel
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Yellow fever certificate needed after a stay in countries with risk of yellow fever transmission (WHO list)
Travellers aged 9 months and over arriving from a yellow fever risk country need a valid yellow fever certificate.
WHO International Travel and Health, Annex 1: Countries with risk of yellow fever transmission and countries requiring proof of vaccination against yellow fever (18 Nov 2022, revised 3 Jan 2023) WHO ITH Country List: Vaccination requirements and WHO recommendations for international travellers, 2022 edition (18 Nov 2022, revised 3 Jan 2023) Checked October 19, 2026
Life in Guinea
Money
2
Currency
Guinean Franc
GNF
Guinean Franc
Tax
5–20%
Income tax (national)
VAT 18%
RTS on salaries: 0% up to GNF 1,000,000, 5% to 5,000,000, 10% to 10,000,000, 15% to 20,000,000, 20% above GNF 20,000,000 (monthly).
Living
1
Happiness
#111 of 145 countries
World Happiness Report 2025
Your edge here Members
What gives you an edge here: passports, visas and permits you hold, work, study, language and family ties
Who it’s for
Foreign workers, entrepreneurs, family members, students and interns moving to Guinea.
Eligibility
Employment
A contract of employment duly approved by the authorities, for salaried employment.
Self-employment / business
An authorisation to practise a liberal profession or promote an agricultural, industrial, commercial, artistic or other activity, where required.
Family
A deed showing marriage (spouse) or parentage (minors).
A sneak peek at what's inside
- Next requirementStudy / internship
- Document checklistPassport valid at least 6 months and data page scan
- FeesLong-term visa (VLS)
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