Overview
The Kankan-Kourémalé-Bamako transnational intercity highway is the single point of entry and exit between Conakry and Bamako. This is the main international border crossing point between the two countries. The road is in good condition.
BORDER CROSSING LOCATION & CONTACT |
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Name of Border Crossing: |
Kouremale |
Province or District: |
Kankan / Siguiri |
Nearest Town or City:
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Siguiri 81 Km |
Latitude: |
11.95678 |
Longitude: |
-8.775972 |
Managing Authority/Agency: |
Regional Customs Authority of Kankan |
Contact Person |
N/A |
Travel Times |
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Nearest International Airport: |
Gbessia International Airport 800 km Truck: 2 days Car: 2 days |
Nearest Port: |
Port Autonome de Conakry 810 km Truck: 2 days Car: 2 days |
Nearest Major Market:
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Siguiri 81 km Truck: 3 hours Car: 1 hour |
Other Information: |
There aren’t any weighing bridges in Guinea, fuel stations can be found along the road. |
Hours of Operation |
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MONDAYS |
0800 - 1830 |
TUESDAYS |
0800 - 1830 |
WEDNESDAYS |
0800 - 1830 |
THURSDAYS |
0800 - 1830 |
FRIDAYS |
0800 - 1830 |
SATURDAYS |
0800 - 1830 |
SUNDAYS |
0800 - 1830 |
NATIONAL HOLIDAYS: |
0800 - 1830 |
SEASONAL CONSTRAINTS: |
Rainy season from May to October may cause some constraints due to bad roads |
Daily Capacity
This is a busy border crossing point which was not closed during the Ebola outbreak in 2014/2015. Private cars are not provided a separate lane.
Customs Clearance
In order to obtain a customs clearance, all the documents should be prepared and approved by the Customs authority in Conakry, then transmitted to the regional customs office respectively. A copy should be made available at the border post by the requester/transporter. The waybill and commercial invoice are the main documents requested by the customs at the border. There are no fees per truck but trucks should have a laissez-passer and insurance card.
Other Relevant Information
An inspection is done on each truck.
For information on border crossing contact information, please see the following link: 4.1 Guinea Government Contact List