Country Profile

The west african nation, guinea has the curved territory which has its base structure at the atlantic ocean, inland to the eastern side and with a turn to the south. Political system of the guinea is working under the framework of the presidential republic, in which the president is known as both state, government heads and is also the commander in chief of the guinea military. President and his cabinet has the right to exercise the executive powers granted to him. Guinea is divided in total 4 different natural regions, having the separate human, geographical and climate attributes. It has 7 administrative regions which are again sub-divided into 30 prefectures. Conakry, national capital, has been recognized as the special zone. Guinea is endowed with around one-half of the world's bauxite reserves.

Snapshot

Economic Overview

• Guinea is blessed with high minerals like gold, iron ore, diamonds etc.
• High potentiality in the agriculture and fishing sectors.
• The nation has been recognized as the leading bauxite exporter in throughout the world.
• Well acclaimed producer of organic foods.
• Machine tools, aluminum, paper, wood products, construction materials, textiles, shipbuilding, food and beverages, tourism are some of the major industries.

International Trade

Major Export Items
Bauxite, Alumina, Gold, Diamonds, Coffee, Fish, Agricultural Products

Main Destinations of Exports
Russia, Ukraine, South Korea, Spain, USA, Germany, France, Ireland, China

Major Import Items
Petroleum Products, Metals, Machinery, Transport Equipment, Textiles, Grain and Other Foodstuffs

Main Origins of Imports
China, France, Netherlands

Contacts of Trade Ministries/ Associations

Business Visa Rules

• Passport with minimum 6 months of validity.
• Visa application form duly completed with the signature along with the passport size photographs.
• Business cover letter from the applicant's company stating the purpose, duration of travel along with the financial guarantee of bearing all the expenses that will be arise during the stay in guinea.
• Invitation letter from business associate or company situated in guinea.
• Copy of return ticket or confirmed itinerary.
• Vaccination certificate in respect of the yellow fever.

Business Hours

Office hours : Monday to Friday 08:00 to 16:30 or 17:00.

Public Holidays