Overview
There is a ferry to cross the river Moa which separates Guinea and Sierra Leone. The ferry can transport one truck of 15 mt per trip. The road is not paved and during the rainy season and can be deteriorated on both sides.
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BORDER CROSSING LOCATION & CONTACT |
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Name of Border Crossing |
Nongoa [Guinea] Koidu [Sierra Leone] |
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Province or District |
N’zérékoré / Guékedou |
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Nearest Town or City
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Guékedou 28 km |
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Latitude |
8.500778 |
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Longitude |
-10.33192 |
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Managing Authority/Agency |
Customs Authority |
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Contact Person |
N/A |
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Travel Times |
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Nearest International Airport |
Gbessia International Airport 934 km Truck: 2 days Car: 2 days |
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Nearest Port |
Port Autonome of Conakry 944 km Truck: 2 days Car: 2 days |
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Nearest Major Market
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Gueckedou 28 km Truck: 1 hour Car: 1 hour |
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Other Information |
There is no weighing bridges en-route. Fueling stations are available in the main towns. |
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Hours of Operation |
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MONDAYS |
0800 - 1830 |
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TUESDAYS |
0800 - 1830 |
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WEDNESDAYS |
0800 - 1830 |
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THURSDAYS |
0800 - 1830 |
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FRIDAYS |
0800 - 1830 |
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SATURDAYS |
0800 - 1830 |
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SUNDAYS |
0800 - 1830 |
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NATIONAL HOLIDAYS |
0800 - 1830 |
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SEASONAL CONSTRAINTS |
Rainy season |
Daily Capacity
The borders were 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 the 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
