Costa RicaGuinea: e-Visa

Costa RicaGuinea

Do Costa Rica passport holders need a visa for Guinea?

e-Visa

Yes. Costa Rica passport holders need a visa for Guinea, available online as an e-visa before travel.

An e-visa must be applied for and approved online before travel.

Source: paf.gov.gn (checked July 18, 2026).

Requiremente-Visa

Maximum stay3 months

ScopeTourism, ordinary passport

Action before travelYes, arrange in advance

Data as of2026-10-19

Distance7,693 km, straight line (~9h 33m nonstop)

Visa-free access to Guinea21 of 242 nationalities tracked

Travelling the other way? Guinea passport holders visiting Costa Rica: Visa required.

Visa-free alternatives near Guinea

Costa Rica passport holders can visit these nearby destinations without a visa in advance:

Other visa-free destinations for Costa Rica passport holders

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Frequently asked questions

Do Costa Rica passport holders need a visa for Guinea?

Yes. Costa Rica passport holders need a visa for Guinea, available online as an e-visa before travel.

How long can Costa Rica citizens stay in Guinea without a visa?

Up to 3 months, for tourism, ordinary passport.

How far is Guinea from Costa Rica?

About 7,693 km in a straight line, roughly ~9h 33m nonstop by air.

What currency is used in Guinea?

Guinean franc (GNF).

What is the emergency number in Guinea?

117 / 18 / 442-020.

What time zone is Guinea in?

Conakry (UTC+0).

What is the nearest airport to Conakry?

Ahmed Sékou Touré International Airport (CKY), about 12 km away.

How many countries can enter Guinea without a visa?

21 of the 242 nationalities this site tracks can enter Guinea visa-free, with a visa on arrival, or with an eTA.

What nearby countries can Costa Rica passport holders visit without a visa instead of Guinea?

Sierra Leone, Liberia.

Visa rules change frequently and can depend on your specific circumstances. This site is compiled from public government sources and is provided for general information only. Always confirm requirements with the official immigration authority or a consulate of your destination before you travel.

About Costa Rica

Costa Rica, officially the Republic of Costa Rica, is a country in Central America. It borders Nicaragua to the north, the Caribbean Sea to the northeast, Panama to the southeast, and the Pacific Ocean to the southwest, sharing a maritime border with Ecuador to the south of Cocos Island. It has a population of around five million in a land area of nearly 51,180 km2 (19,760 sq mi); the capital and largest city is San José, home to around 350,000 residents and two million people in the surrounding metropolitan area.

CapitalSan Jose

RegionCentral America

Population5.2M

Area51,100 km²

CurrencyCosta Rican colón (1 USD ≈ 454.24 CRC)

LanguagesSpanish

Calling code+506

Drives on theright

TimezoneCosta Rica (UTC-6)

Nearest airportQuepos Managua Airport (XQP), 25 km

Emergency number112 / 911

UNESCO sites5

Income levelHigh income

GDP per capita$19,970 (2025)

Tourist arrivals1.1M (2020)

Climate in San Jose

Warmest April, coolest December, driest February, sunniest March. Best time to visit: January, February, March, April, June, July.

Monthly climate normals for San Jose, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	21.9°C	15.8°C	84mm	320h
February	22.7°C	15.3°C	12mm	332h
March	23.5°C	15.1°C	12mm	362h
April	23.4°C	15.6°C	152mm	302h
May	22.4°C	16.5°C	540mm	234h
June	21.4°C	15.7°C	526mm	231h
July	21.8°C	15.4°C	456mm	278h
August	21.5°C	15.7°C	1010mm	241h
September	21.4°C	15.2°C	1009mm	250h
October	21.1°C	15.4°C	958mm	235h
November	20.3°C	15.3°C	967mm	213h
December	20.9°C	14.7°C	260mm	299h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

Travel guide

Costa Rica has bewilderingly diverse culture, climates, flora, and fauna, and landscapes range from rainforests, to dry tropical and temperate forests, to volcanoes, to Caribbean and Pacific beaches, to high mountains, and marshy lowlands. Costa Rica is an exceptionally stable and peaceful country compared to the volatile region it's in, and is one of the world's top destinations for nature and ecotourism. Owing in part to its comparative wealth, it can be a bit more expensive than its northern neighbors in Central America.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Area de Conservación Guanacaste World Heritage Site
Cocos Island National Park
Precolumbian Chiefdom Settlements with Stone Spheres of the Diquís
Stone spheres of Costa Rica
Talamanca Range-La Amistad Reserves

Upcoming public holidays

December 1, 2026Día de la Abolición del Ejército

December 25, 2026Navidad

January 1, 2027Año Nuevo

Full source list on About.

About Guinea

Guinea, officially the Republic of Guinea, is a coastal country located in West Africa. It borders the Atlantic Ocean to the west, Guinea-Bissau to the northwest, Senegal to the north, Mali to the northeast, Ivory Coast to the southeast, and Sierra Leone and Liberia to the south. It is sometimes referred to as Guinea-Conakry, after its capital Conakry, to distinguish it from other territories in the eponymous region, such as Guinea-Bissau and Equatorial Guinea. At the census held on 1 July 2025, Guinea had a population of over 17.5 million and an area of 245,857 square kilometres (94,926 sq mi).

CapitalConakry

RegionWestern Africa

Population15.1M

Area245,857 km²

CurrencyGuinean franc (1 USD ≈ 8799.42 GNF)

LanguagesFrench

Calling code+224

Drives on theright

TimezoneConakry (UTC+0)

Nearest airportAhmed Sékou Touré International Airport (CKY), 12 km

Emergency number117 / 18 / 442-020

UNESCO sites1

Income levelLower middle income

GDP per capita$1,877 (2025)

Tourist arrivals99K (2017)

Climate in Conakry

Warmest April, coolest August, driest January, sunniest March. Best time to visit: January, February, March, April, May, November, December.

Monthly climate normals for Conakry, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	31.2°C	23.1°C	0mm	318h
February	30.8°C	24.8°C	0mm	312h
March	30.8°C	25.9°C	5mm	327h
April	30.7°C	26.4°C	19mm	310h
May	30°C	26.5°C	78mm	304h
June	28.6°C	25.1°C	212mm	263h
July	26.7°C	24.2°C	837mm	170h
August	26.6°C	24.2°C	741mm	165h
September	27.5°C	24.3°C	382mm	238h
October	28.6°C	24.6°C	180mm	292h
November	29.4°C	25°C	80mm	309h
December	29.9°C	25°C	14mm	319h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

Travel guide

Guinea is a former French colony in West Africa. Guinea has some spectacular landscapes with a few tropical, dry forests remaining, and the rainforests in the south are lush, verdant and full of wildlife, much of it destined for the cooking pot.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Mount Nimba Strict Nature Reserve

Upcoming public holidays

December 25, 2026Christmas Day

January 1, 2027New Year's Day

March 29, 2027Easter Monday

Full source list on About.