🇬🇳 Is Guinea safe to visit?
Daily safety index from official government advisories, plus the consular map of Guinea: 15 diplomatic missions from 15 countries, local emergency numbers and language essentials.
Updated Sep 13, 2026 · Composite index recalculated daily from official government advisories.
What official sources say
Levels are normalized to Telcomia's 1–4 scale. Always read the full official advisory at the source.
What to know before traveling to Guinea
Drawn from the linked official advisories — always check the full text at the source.
Trip essentials
- Always carry valid original ID documents and be ready to explain your stay purpose, itinerary, accommodation and professional activity
- Airport and air connections operate normally, but temporary airspace or land/sea closures may occur around electoral events
- Avoid moving around the capital on foot at night
Risk areas and situations
- Conakry's Kaloum peninsula: fuel shortage following the December 2023 explosion and fire at the SPG central depot
- Avoid gatherings and demonstrations throughout the country, especially around electoral periods
- Increased military and police checkpoints across the country; foreign nationals have been temporarily detained when their presence raised suspicion
Emergency numbers in Guinea
Embassies and consulates in Guinea
15 diplomatic missions from 15 countries, across 4 cities.
| Nationality | Missions | Cities |
|---|---|---|
| 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates | 1 | |
| 🇧🇪 Belgium | 1 | Conakry |
| 🇧🇷 Brazil | 1 | Conakry |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | 1 | Kaloum |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | 1 | Conakry |
| 🇫🇷 France | 1 | Conakry |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | 1 | Conakry |
| 🇮🇳 India | 1 | Dixinn |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | 1 | Dixinn |
| 🇱🇷 Liberia | 1 | Ratoma |
| 🇷🇸 Serbia | 1 | Conakry |
| 🇷🇺 Russia | 1 | Conakry |
…and 3 more nationalities with diplomatic presence.
The full directory — addresses, phone numbers and locations on the map — is available in the Telcomia app.
Local language
The main local language in Guinea is French. The Telcomia app includes 16 emergency phrases in French, with audio, ready to play when you need them.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Guinea safe to visit right now?
The Telcomia Safety Index for Guinea is 1.68/4 (Increased caution, level 2 of 4) as of Sep 13, 2026. It is a composite of official advisories from Spain, the United Kingdom and the United States, recalculated daily.
What is the emergency number in Guinea?
The general emergency number in Guinea is 442. Save it before you travel — with a Telcomia eSIM you can call for help without hunting for Wi-Fi.
How many embassies are there in Guinea?
Telcomia tracks 15 diplomatic missions from 15 countries in Guinea, across 4 cities. The full directory with addresses and phone numbers is in the Telcomia app.
Informational only
This page is general information, not a substitute for official government travel advice. Conditions can change quickly — always check your own government's latest advisory before and during your trip.
Advisory levels summarize official sources: Spain's MAEC, the UK FCDO (contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0) and the U.S. Department of State (public domain). Follow the links above for the full official text.