GuineaLatvia: Visa required

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Do Guinea passport holders need a visa for Latvia?

Visa required

Yes. Guinea passport holders need to obtain a visa in advance before travelling to Latvia.

A visa must be obtained in advance, typically from an embassy or consulate, before travel.

Source: eur-lex.europa.eu (checked September 3, 2026).

RequirementVisa required

Maximum stayLength of stay varies

ScopeTourism, ordinary passport

Action before travelYes, arrange in advance

Data as of2026-10-19

Distance6,193 km, straight line (~7h 47m nonstop)

Visa-free access to Latvia138 of 242 nationalities tracked

Travelling the other way? Latvia passport holders visiting Guinea: e-Visa.

Other visa-free destinations for Guinea passport holders

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Frequently asked questions

Do Guinea passport holders need a visa for Latvia?

Yes. Guinea passport holders need to obtain a visa in advance before travelling to Latvia.

How far is Latvia from Guinea?

About 6,193 km in a straight line, roughly ~7h 47m nonstop by air.

What currency is used in Latvia?

Euro (EUR).

What is the emergency number in Latvia?

110 / 112 / 113.

What time zone is Latvia in?

Riga (UTC+3).

What is the nearest airport to Riga?

Riga International Airport (RIX), about 9 km away.

How many countries can enter Latvia without a visa?

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

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 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.

About Latvia

Latvia, officially the Republic of Latvia, is a country in the Baltic region of northern Europe. It is one of the three Baltic states, along with Estonia to the north and Lithuania to the south. It borders Russia to the east and Belarus to the southeast and shares a maritime border with Sweden to the west. Latvia covers an area of 64,573 km2 (24,932 sq mi), with a population of 1.83 million. The country has a temperate seasonal climate. Its capital and largest city is Riga. Latvians, who are the titular nation and comprise 65.5% of the country's population, belong to the ethnolinguistic group of the Balts and speak Latvian. Russians are the most prominent minority in the country, at almost a quarter of the population; 37.7% of the population speak Russian as their native tongue.

CapitalRiga

RegionNorthern Europe

Population1.8M

Area64,559 km²

CurrencyEuro (1 USD ≈ 0.89 EUR)

LanguagesLatvian

Calling code+371

Drives on theright

TimezoneRiga (UTC+3)

Nearest airportRiga International Airport (RIX), 9 km

Emergency number110 / 112 / 113

UNESCO sites3

Income levelHigh income

GDP per capita$26,312 (2025)

Tourist arrivals3.2M (2020)

Climate in Riga

Warmest June, coolest December, driest April, sunniest July.

Monthly climate normals for Riga, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	5°C	1.5°C	30mm	80h
February	5°C	-0.2°C	50mm	139h
March	7°C	-0.6°C	46mm	239h
April	9.8°C	2°C	25mm	320h
May	13.8°C	5.3°C	42mm	390h
June	23.4°C	13.8°C	113mm	380h
July	20.6°C	12.3°C	105mm	420h
August	21.8°C	12.8°C	64mm	339h
September	19°C	11.8°C	70mm	278h
October	12.9°C	7.6°C	85mm	178h
November	7.7°C	3.7°C	41mm	89h
December	2°C	-1°C	31mm	40h

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

Latvia is one of the three Baltic states in Europe. The biggest travel destination in the country is the capital Riga, whose Old Town is a World Heritage Site. There are many other great places to see, both urban and rural. Latvia's unspoilt sea coast is a 500-km-long unique biome, mainly consisting of empty beaches, white soft sand, and dunes covered with pine trees. Forests cover approximately half of Latvia's territory and are home to many nature trails, nature parks and wildlife preserves. The city of Liepāja with its magnificent beach and the unique formerly secret military neighbourhood of Karosta, Kuldīga, recognised in 2023 as a UNESCO world heritage site, with Europe's widest waterfall, and Cēsis with its medieval castle ruins are just some of the various sights.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Old town of Kuldīga
Struve Geodetic Arc
Vecrīga

Upcoming public holidays

November 18, 2026Latvijas Republikas Proklamēšanas diena

December 24, 2026Ziemassvētku vakars

December 25, 2026Pirmie Ziemassvētki

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