Africa > Guinea: Covid-19 and Travel
Present Situation
Total cases: 38 224
Recovered: 37 757
Deaths: 467
Vaccination count: 6.1 millions
Current trend: Recovered
Data updated on 2023-01-22
Summary of the situation
Negative PCR test results is required for some travelers.
Masks are required in public spaces
Provisions for travellers
Entry to the territory: Allowed
Guinea’s borders are open.
All fully vaccinated travellers entering or leaving Guinea are not required to show proof of a negative certificate from a polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test.
Guinea’s Ministry of Health accepts the following vaccines:
-Johnson & Johnson, at least 28 days before travel
-Astrazeneca, with an interval of 8-12 weeks between doses, and at least 14 days after the second dose
-Pfizer, with an interval of 3 weeks between doses, and at least 14 days after the second dose
-Moderna, with an interval of 3-7 weeks between doses, and at least 14 days after the second dose
-Sinopharm and Sinovac, with an interval of 3 weeks between doses, and at least 14 days after the second dose
-Sputnik V, with an interval of 8-12 weeks between doses, and at least 14 days after the second dose
All travellers aged 6 and over who have not received the vaccine or are partially vaccinated are required to show proof of a negative certificate from polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test taken within 72 hours of entering or leaving Guinea.
Anyone arriving to Guinea without test results, or that is showing symptoms, may be required to quarantine for up to 14 days in a government facility until test results arrive.
Tests: Negative PCR test results is required for some travelers.
Quarantine: Depends
Quarantine required for some travelers.
Information updated on 2023-03-10.
Action taken in the country
Lockdown: Yes
Most businesses are open with social distancing measures in place.
Facemasks remain mandatory in public areas, including on public transportation; violations of this directive are punishable by fines.
Health screening at checkpoints or confirmation of vaccination status when leaving Conakry and at land borders are possible.
Schools and places of worship are open.
Cultural and artistic activities, mass gatherings, baptisms, weddings, funerals are allowed.
Nightclubs are open.
Civil servants need to present a health pass to access their office.
Individuals need to present a health pass to access hotels and tourist venues.
Mask use
Masks are required in public spaces
Gatherings: Partially Allowed
Allowed under covid restrictions
Restaurants and bars: Open with restrictions
Shops: Open
Tourist attractions: Open
