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Guinea |
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| Still current at: 26 November 2009
Updated: 09 October 2009 |
This advice has been reviewed and reissued with an amendment to the Summary and the Local Travel section. The overall level of the advice has changed. We now advise against all travel to Guinea.
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Travel advice for this country
Local laws and customs
You should not become involved with drugs of any kind. All precious stones require an export licence. Those who commit criminal offences, including gem smuggling, can expect to be subjected to local law. There are heavy penalties for those convicted. Local prison conditions are harsh.
It is a requirement that foreigners and Guinea nationals show identification if requested by the police or other law enforcement agencies. You are allowed to carry photocopies of the relevant pages of your passport, provided they are certified by the Guinean police. The original should be kept in a safe place.
It is a requirement that foreigners and Guinea nationals show identification if requested by the police or other law enforcement agencies. You are allowed to carry photocopies of the relevant pages of your passport, provided they are certified by the Guinean police. The original should be kept in a safe place.
Exchanging foreign currency on the street or using unofficial money changers has been made illegal. Those using money changers, even for small amounts, including at the international airport, have been arrested and detained in military custody.
Photography and filming in many parts of the country is forbidden. Elsewhere they are subject to strict rules which are enforced rigidly. It is forbidden to photograph or film anything of strategic value e.g. bridges. Individuals may prefer not to be photographed. If in doubt, ask or do not take pictures.
For more general information for different types of travellers see Your trip.
For more general information for different types of travellers see Your trip.
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Contacts
Guinea, Republic of, Conakry, British Embassy
Address:
BP 6729
Conakry
Republic of Guinea
Telephone:
(00) (224) 63 35 53 29
Fax:
(00) (224) 63 35 90 59
Email: britembconakry@hotmail.com
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