Embassy
Embassy of Guinea-Bissau, Berlin
Berlin
Kronenstraße 72, 10117 Berlin 10117
Guinea-Bissau visa requirements for German citizens
German citizens get a visa on arrival in Guinea-Bissau, for up to 90 days.
Passport
DEU
Germany
Going to
GNB
Guinea-Bissau
Visa on arrival
German travel advice describes a visa you get at the airport.
- Visa
- On arrival
- Max stay
- 90 days (3 months)
- Fee
- €80
- Last updated
- 11 November 2026
What to do
Bring the arrival fee in cash, in a widely accepted currency, plus a passport photo.
Have your return or onward ticket and accommodation details ready.
Queue at the visa-on-arrival desk before immigration in Guinea-Bissau.
Ways into Guinea-Bissau
Apply for a visa through an embassy before travel.
Visa on arrival For your passportGerman airport arrival visaGerman travel advice describes a visa you get at the airport.
- Stay
- 30 days
- Fee
- €80
How to apply
- Check the airport visa process with an embassy before travel.
- Apply at the airport when you arrive.
- Pay 80 EUR.
Documents required
- Passport valid 6 months after trip
- Yellow fever proof: age 12 months+
- Berlin directs German, Austrian and Swiss applicants to apply through Brussels.
- Apply in writing; check your planned visa route before travel.
- German advice recommends getting your tourist visa before travel where possible.
- Visas are unavailable at land borders; full document and payment details are unconfirmed.
Visa requiredTourist embassy visaA visa for a holiday.
Official pageHow to apply
- Ask the embassy if you can apply.
- Check its document list and fees.
- Submit your application as instructed.
Visa required30-day embassy visaAn embassy visa to get before travel.
- Processing
- 4 days
How to apply
- Ask the embassy if you can apply.
- Check its document list.
- Submit your application as instructed.
Official pageDocuments required
- Hotel booking
Visa required90-day embassy visaAn embassy visa to get before travel.
- Processing
- 4 days
How to apply
- Ask the embassy if you can apply.
- Check its document list.
- Submit your application as instructed.
Official pageDocuments required
- Hotel booking
Sources (9)Last updated 11 November 2026
- Guinea-Bissau Ministry of Foreign Affairs — Visas; page being updated
- Guinea-Bissau Ministry of Foreign Affairs — Embassy directory
- Guinea-Bissau Embassy in Portugal — Visa application
- Guinea-Bissau Embassy in Lisbon — Visa application form
- Guinea-Bissau Embassy in Russia — Visas; reference date 6 December 2024
- Guinea-Bissau Embassy in Berlin — Visa application notice
- German Federal Foreign Office — Guinea-Bissau; nationality-specific entry guidance
- United States Department of State — Guinea-Bissau travel requirements
- United Kingdom Foreign Office — Guinea-Bissau entry requirements
Embassies for this trip
Book an appointment before you go.
Coming from Germany
- Plugs C E FNo adapter
- MoneyXOF Fr
- Time−1h
- DrivingOn the rightSame as home
- LanguagePortuguese
- Emergency112 police
Planning your Guinea-Bissau trip
- Bijagós IslandsA beautiful group of islands with some resorts and wildlife, including turtles and hippos.
- Cantanhez Natural ParkThe forests of Jemberem offer a chance to see chimpanzees.
- Varela BeachOne of the country's notable beaches.
Scams to watch for in Guinea-Bissau
- Airport bribe requestsVarious airport officials ask arriving travellers for bribes. A polite refusal is described as enough to stop further pressure.
- Petty theftPetty crime is a serious country-wide concern. No specific theft technique or pattern of targeting tourists is described.
- Bribe pressure after arrestPeople who are arrested may face pressure to pay a bribe. This is a corruption risk involving officials; there is no detail about staged arrests or fake police.
About Guinea-Bissau
Guinea-Bissau is a West African republic on the Atlantic, with the Bijagós island archipelago.
- Capital
- Bissau
- Money
- West African CFA franc (Fr)
- Languages
- Portuguese, Upper Guinea Crioulo
- Time zone
- UTC
- Cars drive on the
- right side
- Calling code
- +245
Other Europe passports
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Questions
Do german citizens need a visa for Guinea-Bissau?
German citizens get a visa on arrival in Guinea-Bissau, for up to 90 days.
How long can german citizens stay in Guinea-Bissau?
Up to 90 days each visit with the visa on arrival rule. Staying longer can mean a fine or a ban from coming back.
Can I get the Guinea-Bissau visa at the airport?
Yes. German citizens get the visa when they land in Guinea-Bissau. Carry cash for the fee, a passport photo, your return ticket and hotel details.
Do guinea-bissauan citizens need a visa for Germany?
Guinea-Bissauan citizens need a visa for Germany, from its embassy or consulate.
Do other Europe passports get easier entry to Guinea-Bissau?
Albania, Andorra, Austria, Belarus Belgium, and 5 more can enter without applying before they travel.
Which countries near Guinea-Bissau are easier for german citizens?
Cape Verde, Gambia, Senegal, Sierra Leone Angola, and 3 more let german citizens in without applying before travel.
What should I carry to Guinea-Bissau?
Bring the arrival fee in cash, in a widely accepted currency, plus a passport photo. Have your return or onward ticket and accommodation details ready.
What money is used in Guinea-Bissau?
West African CFA franc (Fr). Carry some cash for arrival, especially if a visa fee is paid at the border.
What language do people speak in Guinea-Bissau?
Portuguese and Upper Guinea Crioulo.
How strong is the Germany passport?
It ranks #6 and reaches 156 destinations without applying ahead.
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