Can I get Guinean citizenship through my parents?

Yes. If at least one of your parents is Guinean, you may acquire citizenship by descent. This applies even if you were born abroad, as long as you register with Guinean authorities.

Can I apply for citizenship through marriage?

Yes. If you're married to a Guinean citizen and have lived in Guinea for at least 5 years, you may be eligible to apply for citizenship through a simplified process.

How long do I have to live in Guinea to apply for naturalization?

Naturalization typically requires 10 years of continuous legal residence, proof of good character, and integration into Guinean culture and society.

Do Guinean citizens pay taxes if they live abroad?

Guinea taxes residents on income earned within the country. If you live abroad and are not a tax resident in Guinea, you're generally not taxed on foreign income. Tax treaties may apply depending on your country of residence.

Get Your Guinea Dual Citizenship – Learn How to Apply

Q: Does Guinea allow dual citizenship?

Yes. Guinea officially allows dual citizenship as of the 2021 update to its nationality law. You may retain your current nationality when applying for or reclaiming Guinean citizenship.

Q: Do I need to renounce my current citizenship?

No. Guinea allows you to retain your original nationality when acquiring Guinean citizenship under its dual citizenship policy.

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Eligibility Overview

By Birth: You are a Guinean citizen if born in Guinea to at least one Guinean parent.
By Descent : Individuals born abroad to a Guinean father or mother are eligible for citizenship by descent through registration.
By Marriage : Foreign spouses of Guinean citizens may apply for citizenship after 5 years of marriage and residency in Guinea.
By Naturalization: Foreign nationals may apply after 10 years of legal residence, good conduct, and integration.
Special Exception – Dual Citizenship Allowed: Guinea allows dual citizenship under its updated 2021 citizenship code. You may retain your original nationality when acquiring Guinean citizenship.

Step-by-Step Process

Choose your eligibility path (descent, marriage, or naturalization).
Submit your application through the Ministry of Security and Civil Protection or a Guinean embassy.
Provide documents proving ancestry, marriage, or legal residence.
Pass background and language/integration checks (if naturalizing).
Receive citizenship certificate and retain original nationality if dual citizenship applies.

Benefits of Guinean Citizenship

Live and work freely in Guinea
Right to vote and participate in political life
Access to education, healthcare, and land ownership
Dual citizenship allowed — no need to give up your current nationality

Frequently asked questions.

Does Guinea allow dual citizenship?

Yes. Under the 2021 citizenship code, Guinea now allows dual citizenship. You do not need to renounce your original nationality when acquiring Guinean citizenship.

Can I apply for Guinean citizenship through my parents?

Yes. If at least one of your parents is Guinean, you may acquire citizenship by descent — even if born abroad — by registering with Guinean authorities.

Can I become a citizen through marriage?

Yes. You may apply after 5 years of marriage and legal residency in Guinea, with evidence of integration and good conduct.

How long must I live in Guinea to naturalize?

You must reside in Guinea legally for at least 10 years to qualify for naturalization, with no serious criminal history and proof of integration.

Do Guinean citizens have to pay taxes if they live abroad?

Guinea taxes residents on income earned in the country. If you live abroad and are not a tax resident in Guinea, you are generally not taxed on foreign income.