21 Mar 2022 | 12:35 PM UTC
Guinea: Officials update COVID-19-related restrictions nationwide as of March 21 /update 31
Guinea update COVID-19-related international travel restrictions as of March 21. Domestic restrictions remain in place.
Event
Officials are updating COVID-19-related international travel restrictions. As of March 21, fully vaccinated passengers arriving and departing from Guinea will not need to undertake a PCR test 72 hours before travel. When departing, the measure will only apply if the country the individuals are traveling to has lifted the requirement. Domestic restrictions remain in place.
Domestic Measures
Most businesses are open with social distancing measures in place.
Facemasks remain mandatory in public areas, including on public transportation; violations of this directive are punishable by fines.
Health screening at checkpoints or confirmation of vaccination status when leaving Conakry and at land borders are possible.
Schools and places of worship are open.
Cultural and artistic activities, mass gatherings, baptisms, weddings, funerals are allowed.
Nightclubs are open.
Civil servants need to present a health pass to access their office.
Individuals need to present a health pass to access hotels and tourist venues.
International Travel Restrictions
All passengers must present a vaccination certificate upon arrival in the country. Officials recognize the Pfizer, Moderna, Sputnik V, Sinopharm, Sinovac, Johnson & Johnson, Epivac Corona, and AstraZeneca vaccines.
Authorities could reimpose, extend, further ease, or otherwise amend any restrictions with little-to-no notice depending on disease activity over the coming weeks.
Advice
Follow all official instructions. Abide by national health and safety measures. Reconfirm all travel arrangements. Consider delaying traveling if experiencing symptoms associated with COVID-19, as they may prompt increased scrutiny and delays. Liaise with trusted contacts for further updates and guidance. Maintain contact with your diplomatic representation. Ensure contingency plans account for further disruptive measures or extensions of current restrictions. Reconsider and reconfirm nonemergency health appointments.
