Chinese Visa Policy and Requirements for Citizens of Guinea

1. Overview of Chinese Visa Policy for Guinea Citizens

2. Chinese Embassy/Consulate Information in Guinea

Chinese Embassy in Conakry, Guinea

• Address: Rue du Président-Léry, Lotissement Forestier, Conakry, Guinea
• Telephone: +224-620-650-555 / +224-620-650-556
• Fax: +224-620-650-554
• Email: chinaemb_gn@mfa.gov.cn
• Website: http://gn.china-embassy.gov.cn (Chinese only; visa info via “Consular Services”)
• Working Hours:
  • Visa Applications: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–12:00 PM (by appointment).
  • Passport/Collection: Monday–Friday, 3:00 PM–4:00 PM.
  • Closed on Chinese and Guinean public holidays.

Consular Coverage:

3. Visa Requirements for Guinean Citizens

1. Passport: Valid for at least 6 months with 2 blank pages.
2. Visa Application Form: Completed online via the China Visa Application Service Center (CVASC) (print and sign).
3. Passport Photo: One recent 48x33mm 白底 photo.
4. Proof of Residence: Valid Guinean ID or residency permit (if applicable).
5. Invitation Letter:
   • Tourist (L): Hotel booking, travel itinerary, or invitation from a Chinese host.
   • Business (M): Invitation from a Chinese company + Guinean company sponsorship.
   • Work (Z): Chinese employment license (issued by the Ministry of Human Resources).
   • Study (X1/X2): Admission letter from a Chinese educational institution.
6. Travel Itinerary: Flight bookings and hotel reservations.
7. Additional Documents:
   • For Z/X1 visas: Medical certificate (HIV/AIDS test and general health check).
   • For multiple-entry visas: Previous Chinese visas (if applicable).

Visa Fees (subject to change):

• Single-entry: 45,000 GNF (≈ USD 4.50).
• Double-entry: 90,000 GNF.
• Multiple-entry (1 year): 135,000 GNF.
• Express service (2–3 days): +22,500 GNF.
• Check the Embassy for updates.

4. Visa Application Process

1. Online Form: Complete the CVASC form here.
2. Appointment: Schedule via the Embassy (email or phone).
3. Submission: Submit documents in person (no third-party agencies in Guinea).
4. Processing Time: 4–5 business days (standard); 2–3 days (express).
5. Collection: Bring the receipt and passport.

5. Guinea Embassy in China (Visa for Chinese Citizens Traveling to Guinea)

Embassy of the Republic of Guinea in Beijing

• Address: 2, Xiushui Street, Chaoyang District, Beijing (秀水街 2 号，朝阳区，北京)
• Telephone: +86-10-6532-3649
• Fax: +86-10-6532-3107
• Email: ambassade.guinee.pekin@yahoo.fr
• Website: N/A (visa info via email/in-person inquiry).
• Working Hours:
  • Visa Applications: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–12:00 PM (by appointment).
  • Closed on Chinese and Guinean holidays.

Visa Requirements for Chinese Citizens:

• Passport: Valid ≥6 months.
• Visa Application Form: Completed and signed.
• Photo: One 3.5×4.5cm photo.
• Invitation Letter: From a Guinean company/host (for business/tourism).
• Travel Itinerary: Flight bookings.
• Fees: Single-entry: CNY 450; multiple-entry: CNY 900 (cash only).
• Processing Time: 4–5 days (standard); 2 days (express, +CNY 200).

Visa Types:

• Tourist (T): Valid for 30 days (single-entry).
• Business (B): Valid for 90 days (single/multiple-entry).
• Transit (C): Valid for 72 hours (free if connecting within 24 hours).

6. Key Notes

• Visa-Free Agreement: No visa-free arrangements between China and Guinea (as of 2025).
• COVID-19 Updates: Check China’s latest health requirements (e.g., PCR tests, vaccine certificates).
• Diplomatic Relations: China and Guinea maintain full diplomatic ties (established 1959).

7. Useful Resources

• China Visa Application Service Center (CVASC): https://cova.cs.mfa.gov.cn
• Chinese Embassy in Conakry: http://gn.china-embassy.gov.cn
• Guinean Embassy in Beijing: Contact via phone/email above