2007 Warden Information
Consular Warden Message
U.S. Embassy Conakry
February 16, 2007
The sustained unrest in Conakry and throughout the country has created extremely hazardous conditions. The situation could deteriorate further. The Department of State has ordered the departure of family members of Embassy employees, and strongly urges that American citizens consider leaving Guinea. The Embassy remains open, with reduced staffing.
The airport in Conakry is open. The following commercial carriers are flying at this time: Air France, BelleVue, SLOK and Air Ivoire.
- You can reach Air France at 60- 33-95072, 60-29-77-72, 60-29-64-12 and 60-89-61-79 for information about flights to France.
- Bellevue can be contacted at 60-52-65-35 regarding flights to Abidjan and Lagos.
- SLOK, a regional carrier, is flying a limited schedule to Dakar, Banjul and Abidjan. Their offices can be contacted at 60-55-38-98 and 60-21-62-93 in Conakry or 225-21-24-88-67 in Abdijan.
- Air Ivoire can be reached in Conakry at 60-34-90-09.
If you still need United States government assistance in departing Guinea, please contact the U.S. Embassy consular section at the following numbers:
The Embassy consular section: 30 42 08 61-68 extension 3378
Areeba I (224) 64-40-55-53
Areeba II (224) 64-32-99-02
Sotelgui I (224)60-21-56-43
Sotelgui II (224) 60-23-13-52
You can also contact the Embassy directly at consularconakr@state.gov
Americans who are outside of Conakry should only attempt to travel into the capital to take a confirmed commercial flight out of Guinea if they believe they can do so safely and within the curfew hours. The Embassy has no information about availability of shelter, food, and other supplies outside of the Conakry area while you may be enroute.
If you are unable to assess whether you can travel safely, we recommend you stay where you are until the situation improves or more information becomes available. Keep the Embassy updated about your location at all times.
If you are in the United States and Canada and concerned about the welfare of an American citizen in Guinea, you can contact the Department of State toll free at 1-888-407-4747. For callers outside the United States and Canada, the regular toll line is 1-202-501-4444. These numbers are available from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time, Monday through Friday (except U.S. federal holidays).
Until further notice, visa services are suspended at the Embassy in Conakry.
The Embassy remains open for American citizen services from Monday through Saturday from noon until 4pm. Americans without valid passports are urged to renew their passports immediately.
For the latest security information, Americans traveling abroad should regularly monitor the Department's Internet web site at http://travel.state.gov where the current Worldwide Caution Public Announcement, Travel Warnings, and other Public Announcements can be found.
Americans in Guinea are encouraged to register with the U.S. Embassy through the State Department’s travel registration website, https://travelregistration.state.gov, and to obtain updated information on travel and security within Guinea. Americans without Internet access may register directly with the U.S. Embassy in Conakry. By registering, American citizens make it easier for the Embassy to contact them in case of emergency. The U.S. Embassy located on the Transversale No. 2, Centre Administratif de Koloma opposite the New Radio Station in Ratoma, Conakry, Guinea; telephone +224-30-42-08-62 through 68 or fax +224-30-42-08-71; email consularconakr@state.gov. The U.S. embassy website is http://conakry.usembassy.gov/index.html