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Guinea-Bissau visas

Guinea-Bissau tourist visa

Visitors who need a visa can get one on arrival at specified entry points or apply through an embassy or consulate before travelling.

Ways to get a Guinea-Bissau tourist visa

  3. Visa on arrival

    Visa on arrival

    Citizens of countries that are not visa-exempt can obtain a visa on arrival at the designated entry points.

    Fee
    The amount is not stated. Payment may be accepted in West African CFA francs, euros or United States dollars.
    1. Arrive at Osvaldo Vieira International Airport in Bissau or one of the four designated land border posts.
    2. Present a valid passport or another accepted travel document.
    3. Provide any requested photographs and trip details, and pay the applicable visa fee.

  4. Visa from an embassy or consulate

    Visa needed

    Travellers who need a visa can obtain one in advance through a Guinea-Bissau diplomatic mission.

Who needs it

Travellers who do not qualify for visa-free entry need a visa.

Who doesn't

Citizens of all Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) member countries, plus Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger, can visit without a visa. Certain diplomatic and service passport holders also qualify.

How to apply

  1. Travel to an entry point that issues visas on arrival.
  2. Present a valid passport or another accepted travel document.
  3. Provide any extra documents or trip details requested and pay the applicable visa fee.

What to bring

  • Valid passport or another accepted travel document
  • Passport photographs, if requested
  • Details of the purpose and length of the visit, if requested
  • Accommodation details, if requested
  • Onward or return travel information, if requested

Good to know

  • The permitted stay, visa validity and number of entries are not stated.
  • Travellers living in a country with a Guinea-Bissau embassy or consulate may apply there.

Questions

Do I need a tourist visa for Guinea-Bissau?

Travellers who do not qualify for visa-free entry need a visa. Citizens of all Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) member countries, plus Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger, can visit without a visa. Certain diplomatic and service passport holders also qualify.

What are the ways to get a tourist visa for Guinea-Bissau?

There are 4 options: Visa-free entry (no visa at all); Visa-free entry with a diplomatic or service passport (no visa at all); Visa on arrival (a visa at the border); Visa from an embassy or consulate (a visa from an embassy).

Who can go to Guinea-Bissau without a tourist visa?

Citizens of all ECOWAS member countries, plus Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger, can visit without a visa. Holders of diplomatic or service passports from Angola, Brazil, Cabo Verde, Equatorial Guinea, Mozambique, Portugal, Sao Tome and Principe, or Vietnam do not need a visa.

What documents do I need for a Guinea-Bissau tourist visa?

Valid passport or another accepted travel document; Passport photographs, if requested; Details of the purpose and length of the visit, if requested; Accommodation details, if requested; Onward or return travel information, if requested.

How do I apply for a Guinea-Bissau tourist visa?

1. 1. Travel to an entry point that issues visas on arrival. 2. 2. Present a valid passport or another accepted travel document. 3. 3. Provide any extra documents or trip details requested and pay the applicable visa fee.

Does my passport change whether I need a tourist visa for Guinea-Bissau?

Yes. Rules depend on the country that issued your passport. Open the Guinea-Bissau visa page and choose your passport for a plain answer.

Can a tourist visa for Guinea-Bissau be refused?

Yes. Officials can refuse a visa or entry, even after you apply. Give true answers, bring the documents asked for, and keep proof of your onward trip and money.

Where do I check the latest Guinea-Bissau tourist visa rules?

On Guinea-Bissau's official immigration or foreign ministry website, or at its embassy. Rules change, so check close to your trip.

Can I change my tourist visa once I am in Guinea-Bissau?

Often you cannot switch visa type inside the country. Ask the immigration office before you travel if you might need to.

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