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When travelling to Guinea, you should always get travel insurance in case the worst happens. To help you ensure you travel safely, we have included the travel advice from the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade for Guinea.

Guinea overall This Advice is current for Friday, 12 March 2010.
Be alert to own security Exercise caution High degree of caution Reconsider your need to travel Do not travel

This advice has been reviewed and reissued. It contains new information in the Summary and under Civil Unrest/Political Tension (Volatile security situation). The overall level of the advice has increased.

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Summary

  • We strongly advise against all travel to Guinea because of the volatile security situation in the country.
  • On 28 September 2009, clashes between protesters and soldiers in the capital, Conakry, resulted in a large number of deaths. The security situation remains volatile and the risk of armed violence remains high.
  • If you are in Guinea you should consider leaving.
  • Australians in Guinea should be extremely vigilant, monitor the media and other local sources of information about possible new safety and security risks. You should avoid unnecessary movements in Conakry and throughout Guinea. It is advisable to keep a supply of basic foods and other essentials in case the situation deteriorates.
  • The security situation could deteriorate quickly without warning, and Australians may get caught up in violence directed at others. In these circumstances, departure options may be severely restricted. The Australian Government’s ability to provide consular services may be limited in such cases. See the Civil Unrest/Political Tension section for further information on contingency planning.
  • You should avoid demonstrations, street rallies and public gatherings as they may turn violent and attract a heavy response from security forces.
  • The airport could close without notice and flights may be cancelled or postponed. Australians intending to travel should confirm with their airline the latest situation on flights.
  • Australia does not have an Embassy or Consulate in Guinea. If you require consular assistance you should contact the Australian High Commission in Ghana. The Canadian Embassy in Senegal can also provide consular assistance to Australians (except the issue of passports).
  • Because of the unpredictable security situation we strongly recommend that you register your travel and contact details with us, so we can contact you in an emergency.
  • Pandemic (H1N1) 2009 has spread throughout the world. The World Health Organisation (WHO) provides useful information for individuals and travellers on its website. For further information and advice to Australians, including on possible quarantine measures overseas, see our travel bulletin on Pandemic (H1N1) 2009.
  • Be a smart traveller. Before heading overseas:
    • organise comprehensive travel insurance and check what circumstances and activities are not covered by your policy
    • subscribe to this travel advice to receive free email updates each time it's reissued.
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