{ "_license": "CC BY 4.0 — attribute SKETCH.WORLD (https://sketch.world) and link back if you use this data.", "_source": "https://sketch.world/guinea", "iso2": "GN", "name": "Guinea", "slug": "guinea", "updatedAt": "2026-07-12T18:42:22.497Z", "score": 54, "verdict": "think-twice", "confidence": "high", "subscores": { "advisoryConsensus": 77.77777777777777, "political": 39.02817291637203, "policeTrust": 27.041387999999998, "health": 44, "lgbtq": 20 }, "delta7d": 3, "advisories": { "disagreement": 1, "us": { "level": 2, "label": "Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution", "url": "https://travel.state.gov/content/tsg_aem/us/en/home/international-travel/travel-advisories/destination.gin.html" }, "uk": { "level": 1, "summary": "See FCDO advice.", "url": "https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/guinea" }, "ca": { "level": 2, "label": "Exercise a high degree of caution", "url": "https://travel.gc.ca/destinations/guinea" } }, "generated": true, "regionFlags": [], "health": { "notices": [ { "title": "Diphtheria in Sub-Saharan Africa", "level": 1 }, { "title": "Global Polio", "level": 2 }, { "title": "Global Measles", "level": 1 } ], "vaccines": { "required": [], "recommended": [] }, "tapWater": "unknown" }, "entry": { "visaNote": "", "passportValidityMonths": 0, "sources": [] }, "scams": [ { "title": "Unsolicited assistance", "body": "Offers of help at airports and hotels often mask attempts to steal luggage or wallets. Arrange for known contacts to meet you instead.", "sources": [ "wikivoyage" ] }, { "title": "Checkpoint bribery", "body": "Police and soldiers frequently demand bribes at checkpoints. They may intimidate you into paying by confiscating your personal items.", "sources": [ "wikivoyage" ] } ], "laws": [ { "title": "Photography restrictions", "body": "Taking photographs of military bases or political buildings is considered espionage. This offense can result in jail time.", "sources": [ "wikivoyage" ] } ], "streetWisdom": { "summary": "Travelers in Papua New Guinea report that safety varies significantly by region. East New Britain, including Rabaul and Kokopo, is described as safe, while Port Moresby and Wewak carry higher risks, with locals advising against walking alone. Violent crime against tourists is considered unlikely, though bag slashing and pickpocketing occur. Road travel, particularly on routes like Maprik-Pagwi, presents risks from both potential robbery and poor infrastructure. Tribal fighting in regions like Enga can lead to sudden instability and curfews. Travelers emphasize that local, up-to-date information is essential, as security conditions change frequently. Public minibuses are generally not recommended for female travelers, and relying on private transport with experienced drivers is safer.", "quotes": [ { "text": "East New Britain, like Kokopo and Rabaul, felt completely safe. Goroka was average, looking dodgy in some areas, but I did walk around a bit. Anything violent against tourists is very unlikely, maybe some pick-pocketing, I heard about bag slashing.", "sub": "r/travel", "url": "https://old.reddit.com/r/travel/comments/16gl74u/independent_papua_new_guinea_trip_report_spoilers/" }, { "text": "Wewak looked rather unsafe. Not the worst, but locals didn’t advise walking around alone. The Maprik-Pagwi road was supposed to be dangerous. It did look very risky at night with bad road quality and loads of people lurking in the dark.", "sub": "r/travel", "url": "https://old.reddit.com/r/travel/comments/16gl74u/independent_papua_new_guinea_trip_report_spoilers/" }, { "text": "The most offbeat travel I've done is backpacking in Slovakia and Bulgaria. Even in India, while systems aren't great, you can pay your way into convenience and comfort to quite some extent because options exist. Plus never been anywhere with violent crime risk.", "sub": "r/travel", "url": "https://old.reddit.com/r/travel/comments/1sslno1/3_weeks_in_senegal_and_thinking_of_short_detour/" } ], "generatedAt": "2026-07-12" }, "localKnowledge": { "staySafe": [ { "text": "Guinea is a rather unsafe nation, due to the fact that it has a history of being one of Africa's most unstable countries; lawlessness and criminality are widespread." }, { "text": "Visitors should also avoid unsolicited offers of assistance at the airport and hotels because such offers often mask an intention to steal luggage, purses, or wallets." }, { "text": "When taking photographs, avoid military bases and political buildings, as it can be considered espionage in Guinea and can land you in jail." }, { "text": "The police are completely ineffective. Low salaries and improper training contribute to the lack of professionalism of the police. If you are the victim of a crime, consult your embassy." }, { "text": "Corruption is extremely widespread - Corrupt police and soldiers target foreigners for bribes in just about any place in the country." }, { "text": "Business trips to Guinea are strongly discouraged. Business frauds and scams are rampant, and if you are going for a business trip in Guinea, it is strongly recommended that you do not go." } ], "stayHealthy": [ { "text": "The medical system in Guinea is in a very poor condition, and is not well equipped and is very limited." }, { "text": "Tap water is unsafe for drinking." }, { "text": "If staying in the country for a long time it is advisable to bring anti-malarial drugs, and anti-diarhoea drugs (Cipro) as well as paracetamol and a medical kit with you if you are coming fr…" }, { "text": "The best insider's tip for eating fresh vegetables is to soak them in a big bowl of water that has one drop of bleach in it." }, { "text": "A major outbreak of the deadly Ebola viral haemorrhagic fever erupted in Guinea in March 2014, killing more than 11,000 people in 2014-2016." } ], "sourceUrl": "https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Guinea" }, "recentHeadlines": [], "whatChanged": "Guinea's risk score climbed to 54 today, and you face active health notices for diphtheria, polio, and measles. Stick to the UK's level 1 advisory if you are looking for the most optimistic take.", "practical": { "plug": [ "C", "F", "K" ], "voltage": 220, "drivingSide": "right", "emergency": { "police": "117", "ambulance": "18", "fire": "442-020" }, "simAdvice": "", "cashVsCard": "", "tipping": "" }, "lgbtqLegal": { "status": "illegal", "summary": "Illegal since 6 August 1988 Penalty: 6 months to 10 years imprisonment. 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