Guinea-Bissau Entry Requirements

Guinea-Bissau Entry Requirements specify all the rules that one must meet in order to enter the country without any issues. These requirements comprise the list of certain documents which, in most cases, should be prepared in advance of the planned journey.

One of the most important documents that a traveler to Guinea-Bissau must have is a passport. What is more, the passport cannot expire for at least 6 months from the intended date of arrival in the country.

A valid visa is yet another equally essential document. As stated in the Guinea-Bissau visa policy, depending on the traveler's nationality, the desired length of stay, and traveling purpose, different visa types may be required.

There are around 14 different countries in the world whose nationals can visit Guinea-Bissau without a visa for tourism purposes. Travelers from the said countries can enjoy a 90-day visa-free stay within a 1-year period.

Additionally, citizens of approximately 63 countries are eligible for a Visa on Arrival. After arriving in Guinea-Bissau, they can go to the immigration office and be granted the visa for maximally 90 days.

Finally, there are around 152 countries whose nationals are allowed to apply for a Guinea-Bissau electronic visa. This visa type requires no embassy visits since is issued entirely online.

All travelers who can apply both for an eVisa and VoA are always recommended to obtain a visa before arriving in Guinea-Bissau whenever possible. Choosing an online visa application alternative will help them save plenty of time that they would need to spend when deciding to obtain the VoA.

At the moment, Covid-19 restrictions are remaining in place in the country. Travelers arriving in Guinea-Bissau still must provide a negative RT-PCR test issued by an accredited laboratory no earlier than 48 hours before the planned departure.

All passengers traveling to Guinea-Bissau are also required to complete the Health Surveillance Form.

Please note that the Guinea-Bissau entry requirements are the same for all travelers, no matter their Covid-19 vaccination status or recent recovery from the virus. Moreover, the requirements may change at short notice, and you should always follow the latest travel advice to ensure hassle-free travel.

Who can enter Guinea-Bissau?

There are no visa or travel bans on any foreigners wishing to visit Guinea-Bissau.

The country's authorities welcome all travelers regardless of their vaccination status against Covid-19.

Documents check-list for entering Guinea-Bissau

• valid passport
• Guinea-Bissau visa
• Health Surveillance Form
• PCR test taken 48 hrs prior to arrival in Guinea-Bissau
• PCR test taken within 72 hrs prior to departure from Guinea-Bissau
• travel insurance (recommended)

Testing, Vaccination, and Quarantine Requirements

Testing requirements

All travelers planning to visit Guinea-Bissau are required to provide a negative PCR test certificate issued by an accredited institution. within 48 hrs prior to the planned arrival time.

Additionally, every traveler leaving Guinea-Bissau must produce a negative PCR test within 72 hours before the intended departure from the country.

Vaccination requirements

The Guinea-Bissau officials don't verify the Covid-19 vaccination status of the persons entering the country. All the entry rules are the same both for fully-vaccinated and non-vaccinated travelers.

Quarantine requirements

All passengers are subject to post-arrival health screening, and if displaying Covid-19 symptoms, they will be tested. They will need to remain in isolation until receiving the test result.

Moreover, if someone on your flight has Covid-19, you may be required to undergo a 14-day quarantine monitored by health authorities who will give you further instructions.

Traveling from Guinea-Bissau

Every person who wishes to leave Guinea-Bissau will need to take a PCR test within 72 hours before the planned departure. Tests are only available in the country's capital, Bissau, and their cost is to be borne by a traveler (5,000 CFA).

Before leaving Guinea-Bissau, it's essential to familiarize yourself with the entry requirements of the country that one plans to visit next. It's also recommended to consult the requirements of the airline or travel provider - they may have implemented their own travel protocols.

Traveling to Guinea-Bissau

Travelers to Guinea-Bissau should know that the country has experienced political instability for decades. There is always a high possibility of demonstrations. You should always follow the advice of local authorities and avoid certain areas where social unrest may occur.

Travelers aren't advised particularly to visit the northwest part of Guinea-Bissau that borders the Casamance region in Senegal, including the area within 20 km of the border with Senegal (the road from São Domingos to Mpack).

Entry Rules for Children

Children aged 3 and older

Children aged 3 and older should follow the rules for adults entering Guinea-Bissau.

Transit through Guinea-Bissau

The Government of Guinea-Bissau doesn't specify the rules for passengers transiting through the country. They should, however, contact their airline directly to get all the necessary information on what requirements they must meet to board the flight.

It's also recommended to consult the entry requirements of the country of their final destination.

Visa requirements

Visa on Arrival

As stated by the Guinean-Bissau visa policy, nationals of around 64 different countries can obtain a Visa on Arrival at one of the airports or border crossing points in Guinea-Bissau.

A VoA can be used for a 90-day stay in Guinea-Bissau within a one-year validity period.

There are certain requirements that a traveler needs to meet to be granted a Visa on Arrival. Namely, it is necessary to have an authorization letter issued by the Migration Office of Guinea-Bissau. Moreover, the applicant's passport must remain valid for a minimum of six months from the date of planned arrival in the country.

To receive an authorization letter, a traveler must send some details regarding their planned trip to Guinea-Bissau, including travel purpose and intended length of stay in the country, as well as a valid passport scan. All these documents must be sent to the officials in Guinea-Bissau. The printed version of the authorization letter must be shown at the selected port of entry in the country.

After arriving in Guinea-Bissau, a traveler must join the immigration line and wait for visa approval. To obtain a VoA, it will also be necessary to cover the visa processing fee.

Following, there is a complete list of countries whose citizens can obtain a Visa on Arrival in Guinea-Bissau:

• Afghanistan
• American Samoa
• Anguilla
• Antigua and Barbuda
• Armenia
• Azerbaijan
• Bahamas
• Bangladesh
• Barbados
• Belarus
• Bermuda
• Bhutan
• British Indian Ocean Territory
• British Virgin Islands
• Brunei
• Cayman Islands
• Christmas Island
• Cook Islands
• Costa Rica
• Cyprus
• Dominica
• Falkland Islands
• Gibraltar
• Grenada
• Guam
• Guernsey
• Heard and McDonald Islands
• Iran
• Isle of Man
• Jamaica
• Kiribati
• Malaysia
• Malta
• Marshall Islands
• Micronesia
• Montserrat
• Myanmar
• Nauru
• Norfolk Island
• North Korea
• Northern Mariana Islands
• Pakistan
• Palau
• Palestine
• Pitcairn
• Saint Barthélemy
• Saint Helena
• Saint Kitts and Nevis
• Saint Lucia
• Saint Vincent and Grenadines
• Samoa
• Solomon Islands
• Suriname
• Taiwan
• Thailand
• Tokelau
• Tonga
• Trinidad and Tobago
• Turkmenistan
• Tuvalu
• Vanuatu
• Vietnam
• Wallis and Futuna Islands

Guinea-Bissau eVisa

Guinea-Bissau introduced the electronic visa system enabling holders of over 150 different countries to apply for a visa online. Guinea-Bissau eVisa can be used for short-term stays from 30 up to 90 days, depending on the selected visa type.

Eligible applicants should complete an online form, upload required supporting documents, and cover the service fee. After the successful processing of the eVisa application, the approved document will be automatically linked to the applicant's passport, while eVisa confirmation will be delivered to the email inbox.

Visa-exempt countries

There are 14 different countries that can enjoy visa-free entry to Guinea-Bissau. Nationals of these countries don't need a visa for short-term stays of tourism character. Visa-exempt travelers simply need to use their valid passports with at least 6-month validity to enter the country.

Nevertheless, for any long-term visit or stay related to other purposes than tourism, foreign citizens, even those from visa-exempt countries, will need to apply for a relevant visa for Guinea-Bissau.

Below, you will find the list of countries that are permitted visa-free entry to Guinea-Bissau for short-term stays:

• Benin
• Burkina Faso
• Cape Verde
• Cote d’Ivoire (Ivory Coast)
• Gambia
• Ghana
• Guinea
• Liberia
• Mali
• Niger
• Nigeria
• Senegal
• Sierra Leone
• Togo

Passenger Locator Form

All passengers must complete the Health Surveillance Form before arriving in Guinea-Bissau. The form is available online.

Travel Insurance

It is highly recommended to purchase comprehensive travel insurance, with accident coverage, hospitalization (including Covid-19), and medical transport.

Before going for a trip, make sure that your travel insurance is respected in Guinea-Bissau.