Guinea-Bissau
Republic of Guinea-Bissau
At a glance
Guinea-Bissau visa & entry requirements
Whether you need a visa for Guinea-Bissau depends on your nationality. Here’s the entry picture at a glance, with official links and a way to check the exact rule for your passport.
Short-stay tourist entry to Guinea-Bissau, across 198 nationalities in our dataset. Your own requirement depends on your passport — check it below.
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Pick your passport and get the exact entry rule for Guinea-Bissau — visa-free, visa on arrival, e-Visa or apply in advance.
Staying online in Guinea-Bissau
- Use home banking & apps that block foreign IP addresses
- Reach sites & services that may be blocked locally
- Encrypt hotel, café & airport WiFi
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Frequently asked questions
It depends on your nationality. Citizens of 14 countries can currently enter Guinea-Bissau visa-free for short tourist stays, while others need a visa on arrival, an e-Visa or a visa arranged in advance. Use the visa checker to see the rule for your passport.
Fees vary by visa type and nationality. When we have indicative figures for Guinea-Bissau they’re shown above, but they’re compiled from third-party sources — always confirm the current fee on the official government site before you apply.
Start on Guinea-Bissau’s official government entry or e-Visa page (linked above when available). Check which visa type fits your trip, prepare a passport valid for your whole stay and any required documents, and apply well before you travel.
Power & plugs
Guinea-Bissau runs on 220V with plug types C. Most chargers work with a simple plug adapter.
Guinea-Bissau uses a single socket type — one Type C adapter and you're set.
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Light & dark
Bissau swings from 11-hour winter days to 13 hours of summer light. Today the sun sets at 18:57.
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