GuineaTaiwan: Visa required

GuineaTaiwan

Do Guinea passport holders need a visa for Taiwan?

Visa required

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

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

Source: boca.gov.tw (checked July 20, 2026).

RequirementVisa required

Maximum stayLength of stay varies

ScopeTourism, ordinary passport

Action before travelYes, arrange in advance

Data as of2026-10-19

Visa-free access to Taiwan109 of 242 nationalities tracked

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

Other visa-free destinations for Guinea passport holders

See all Guinea destinations →

Frequently asked questions

Do Guinea passport holders need a visa for Taiwan?

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

What currency is used in Taiwan?

New Taiwan dollar (TWD).

What is the emergency number in Taiwan?

110 / 112 / 119.

How many countries can enter Taiwan without a visa?

109 of the 242 nationalities this site tracks can enter Taiwan 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

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About Taiwan

Taiwan, officially the Republic of China (ROC), is a country in East Asia. The main island of Taiwan, formerly known as Formosa, lies between the East and South China Seas in the northwestern Pacific Ocean, with the People's Republic of China (PRC) to the northwest, Japan to the northeast, and the Philippines to the south. It has an area of 35,808 square kilometers, with mountain ranges dominating the eastern two-thirds and plains in the western third, where its highly urbanized population is concentrated. The combined territories under ROC control consist of 168 islands in total covering 36,193 square kilometers. The largest metropolitan area is formed by Taipei, New Taipei City, and Keelung. With around 23.9 million inhabitants, Taiwan is among the most densely populated countries.

RegionEastern Asia

Area36,193 km²

CurrencyNew Taiwan dollar (1 USD ≈ 32.45 TWD)

LanguagesChinese

Calling code+886

Drives on theright

Emergency number110 / 112 / 119

Climate in Taiwan

Warmest July, coolest January, driest February, sunniest June.

Monthly climate normals for Taiwan, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	11.4°C	2.1°C	30mm	305h
February	11.6°C	2.1°C	25mm	281h
March	13.5°C	5.3°C	106mm	311h
April	13.7°C	6.2°C	143mm	297h
May	17.4°C	9.5°C	280mm	317h
June	19°C	9.7°C	64mm	349h
July	19.6°C	9.6°C	193mm	322h
August	18.6°C	9.1°C	189mm	282h
September	18.3°C	9.2°C	192mm	302h
October	18.1°C	9.1°C	115mm	284h
November	16.2°C	6.5°C	58mm	277h
December	13.1°C	4.6°C	46mm	286h

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

Taiwan is a self-governing group of islands off the coast of China. It is one of the most densely populated places in the world. Besides its crowded cities, Taiwan is also known for steep mountains and lush forests. Taiwan is home to a large number of impressive scenic sites, and Taipei is a center of culture, entertainment and leisure activities. The island is also a center of Mandarin-language pop culture with a substantial entertainment industry.

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