Guinea-Bissau visa requirements for Swedish citizens
Swedish citizens need a visa for Guinea-Bissau, from its embassy or consulate.
SWE
Sweden
GNB
Guinea-Bissau
Visa needed
A visa for a holiday.
- Visa
- Required
- Max stay
- 60 days (2 months)
- Last updated
- 11 November 2026
Special rules for Swedish citizens in Guinea-Bissau
- You can get a visa at the Guinea-Bissau consulate in Ziguinchor, Senegal.
- It takes 15 minutes.
What to do
Find Guinea-Bissau's embassy or consulate that covers where you live.
Prepare the application form, photos, bank statements and travel bookings.
Book an appointment early; processing can take several weeks.
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Ways into Guinea-Bissau
Apply for a visa through an embassy before travel.
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
Coming from Sweden
- 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
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Questions
Are there special rules for Swedish citizens visiting Guinea-Bissau?
Do swedish citizens need a visa for Guinea-Bissau?
Swedish citizens need a visa for Guinea-Bissau, from its embassy or consulate.
How long can swedish citizens stay in Guinea-Bissau?
Up to 60 days each visit with the visa needed rule. Staying longer can mean a fine or a ban from coming back.
Where do I apply for a Guinea-Bissau visa?
At Guinea-Bissau's embassy or consulate that covers where you live. Book an appointment early, as it can take several weeks.
Does a US, UK or Schengen visa help swedish citizens enter Guinea-Bissau?
We have no record of Guinea-Bissau relaxing its rules for swedish citizens who hold another country's visa. Check with the embassy before you rely on one.
Do guinea-bissauan citizens need a visa for Sweden?
Guinea-Bissauan citizens need a visa for Sweden, 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 swedish citizens?
Cape Verde, Gambia, Senegal, Burkina Faso Liberia, and 3 more let swedish citizens in without applying before travel.
What should I carry to Guinea-Bissau?
Find Guinea-Bissau's embassy or consulate that covers where you live. Prepare the application form, photos, bank statements and travel bookings.
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.
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