Guinea-Bissau Visa Requirements 2026Entry Rules & Visa-Free Access by Passport
- Visa-free nationalities
- 14
- Visa on arrival
- 184
- eTA / e-Visa
- 0
- Total streamlined
- 198
- Visa required in advance
- 0
Guinea-Bissau's visa policy is restrictive relative to other destinations worldwide. Every nationality we track can enter Guinea-Bissau without arranging a visa in advance.
Visa-free
Countries Whose Citizens Can Visit Guinea-Bissau Visa-Free (14)
Passport holders from these countries can enter Guinea-Bissau without a visa - no embassy appointment, no advance fee.
Visa on arrival
Nationalities That Get Visa on Arrival to Guinea-Bissau (184)
Citizens of these countries can obtain a visa stamp at the Guinea-Bissau border on arrival - no advance embassy visit required.
- Afghanistan≤ 30 days
- Albania≤ 30 days
- Algeria≤ 30 days
- Andorra≤ 30 days
- Angola≤ 30 days
- Antigua and Barbuda≤ 30 days
- Argentina≤ 30 days
- Armenia≤ 30 days
- Australia≤ 30 days
- Austria≤ 30 days
- Azerbaijan≤ 30 days
- Bahamas≤ 30 days
- Bahrain≤ 30 days
- Bangladesh≤ 30 days
- Barbados≤ 30 days
- Belarus≤ 30 days
- Belgium≤ 30 days
- Belize≤ 30 days
- Bhutan≤ 30 days
- Bolivia≤ 30 days
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- Bosnia and Herzegovina≤ 30 days
- Botswana≤ 30 days
- Brazil≤ 30 days
- Brunei≤ 30 days
- Bulgaria≤ 30 days
- Burundi≤ 30 days
- Cambodia≤ 30 days
- Cameroon≤ 30 days
- Canada≤ 30 days
- Central African Republic≤ 30 days
- Chad≤ 30 days
- Chile≤ 30 days
- China≤ 30 days
- Colombia≤ 30 days
- Comoros≤ 30 days
- Costa Rica≤ 30 days
- Croatia≤ 30 days
- Cuba≤ 30 days
- Cyprus≤ 30 days
- Czechia≤ 30 days
- Democratic Republic of the Congo≤ 30 days
- Denmark≤ 30 days
- Djibouti≤ 30 days
- Dominica≤ 30 days
- Dominican Republic≤ 30 days
- Ecuador≤ 30 days
- Egypt≤ 30 days
- El Salvador≤ 30 days
- Equatorial Guinea≤ 30 days
- Eritrea≤ 30 days
- Estonia≤ 30 days
- Eswatini≤ 30 days
- Ethiopia≤ 30 days
- Fiji≤ 30 days
- Finland≤ 30 days
- France≤ 30 days
- Gabon≤ 30 days
- Georgia≤ 30 days
- Germany≤ 30 days
- Greece≤ 30 days
- Grenada≤ 30 days
- Guatemala≤ 30 days
- Guyana≤ 30 days
- Haiti≤ 30 days
- Holy See (Vatican City)≤ 30 days
- Honduras≤ 30 days
- Hong Kong≤ 30 days
- Hungary≤ 30 days
- Iceland≤ 30 days
- India≤ 30 days
- Indonesia≤ 30 days
- Iran≤ 30 days
- Iraq≤ 30 days
- Ireland≤ 30 days
- Israel≤ 30 days
- Italy≤ 30 days
- Jamaica≤ 30 days
- Japan≤ 30 days
- Jordan≤ 30 days
- Kazakhstan≤ 30 days
- Kenya≤ 30 days
- Kiribati≤ 30 days
- Kosovo≤ 30 days
- Kuwait≤ 30 days
- Kyrgyzstan≤ 30 days
- Laos≤ 30 days
- Latvia≤ 30 days
- Lebanon≤ 30 days
- Lesotho≤ 30 days
- Libya≤ 30 days
- Liechtenstein≤ 30 days
- Lithuania≤ 30 days
- Luxembourg≤ 30 days
- Macau≤ 30 days
- Madagascar≤ 30 days
- Malawi≤ 30 days
- Malaysia≤ 30 days
- Maldives≤ 30 days
- Malta≤ 30 days
- Marshall Islands≤ 30 days
- Mauritania≤ 30 days
- Mauritius≤ 30 days
- Mexico≤ 30 days
- Micronesia≤ 30 days
- Moldova≤ 30 days
- Monaco≤ 30 days
- Mongolia≤ 30 days
- Montenegro≤ 30 days
- Morocco≤ 30 days
- Mozambique≤ 30 days
- Myanmar≤ 30 days
- Namibia≤ 30 days
- Nauru≤ 30 days
- Nepal≤ 30 days
- Netherlands≤ 30 days
- New Zealand≤ 30 days
- Nicaragua≤ 30 days
- North Korea≤ 30 days
- North Macedonia≤ 30 days
- Norway≤ 30 days
- Oman≤ 30 days
- Pakistan≤ 30 days
- Palau≤ 30 days
- Palestine≤ 30 days
- Panama≤ 30 days
- Papua New Guinea≤ 30 days
- Paraguay≤ 30 days
- Peru≤ 30 days
- Philippines≤ 30 days
- Poland≤ 30 days
- Portugal≤ 30 days
- Qatar≤ 30 days
- Republic of the Congo≤ 30 days
- Romania≤ 30 days
- Russia≤ 30 days
- Rwanda≤ 30 days
- Saint Kitts and Nevis≤ 30 days
- Saint Lucia≤ 30 days
- Saint Vincent and the Grenadines≤ 30 days
- Samoa≤ 30 days
- San Marino≤ 30 days
- São Tomé and Príncipe≤ 30 days
- Saudi Arabia≤ 30 days
- Serbia≤ 30 days
- Seychelles≤ 30 days
- Singapore≤ 30 days
- Slovakia≤ 30 days
- Slovenia≤ 30 days
- Solomon Islands≤ 30 days
- Somalia≤ 30 days
- South Africa≤ 30 days
- South Korea≤ 30 days
- South Sudan≤ 30 days
- Spain≤ 30 days
- Sri Lanka≤ 30 days
- Sudan≤ 30 days
- Suriname≤ 30 days
- Sweden≤ 30 days
- Switzerland≤ 30 days
- Syria≤ 30 days
- Taiwan≤ 30 days
- Tajikistan≤ 30 days
- Tanzania≤ 30 days
- Thailand≤ 30 days
- Timor-Leste≤ 30 days
- Tonga≤ 30 days
- Trinidad and Tobago≤ 30 days
- Tunisia≤ 30 days
- Turkey≤ 30 days
- Turkmenistan≤ 30 days
- Tuvalu≤ 30 days
- Uganda≤ 30 days
- Ukraine≤ 30 days
- United Arab Emirates≤ 30 days
- United Kingdom≤ 30 days
- United States≤ 30 days
- Uruguay≤ 30 days
- Uzbekistan≤ 30 days
- Vanuatu≤ 30 days
- Venezuela≤ 30 days
- Vietnam≤ 30 days
- Yemen≤ 30 days
- Zambia≤ 30 days
- Zimbabwe≤ 30 days
Fees
Guinea-Bissau Visa Fees (updated 2 Jul 2026)
Short-stay biometric e-visa (single entry, 30 days)
EUR 61.45 (~$70)
Multiple-entry visa, 3 months
EUR 70.45 (~$80)
Multiple-entry visa, 6 months
EUR 88.32 (~$101)
Multiple-entry visa, 1 year
EUR 100 (~$114)
Transit/stopover visa (single entry, 1 day)
EUR 55 (~$63)
Courtesy visa (single entry, 1 month)
EUR 61.45 (~$70)
Compare official tourist-visa fees across every destination →
Transit
Guinea-Bissau Transit Visa
Guinea-Bissau publishes a transit visa product for travellers passing through to another destination. Whether you need one depends on your nationality and whether you stay airside - see how transit visas work.
Transit / Stopover Visa (Visto de Trânsito)
Short transit stop through Guinea-Bissau territory for travellers continuing to a third country.
Single-entry transit/stopover visa valid for 1 day. Fee approx EUR 55.00 + EUR 2.50 processing per rgb-visa.com fee schedule. Also available on arrival at Osvaldo Vieira International Airport. Yellow fever certificate mandatory for all arrivals.
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Guinea-Bissau Visa Requirements FAQ
Do I need a visa to visit Guinea-Bissau?
It depends on your nationality - the lists above show every nationality that can enter Guinea-Bissau visa-free or with a visa on arrival. Every nationality we track qualifies for one of these streamlined routes.
Which countries can visit Guinea-Bissau without a visa?
14 countries can visit Guinea-Bissau without a visa in 2026, including: Benin, Burkina Faso, Cabo Verde, Côte d'Ivoire, Gambia. Use Earth Visa to check whether your specific passport grants visa-free access to Guinea-Bissau.
How do I apply for a Guinea-Bissau tourist visa?
If your nationality is not eligible for visa-free entry or visa on arrival to Guinea-Bissau, you typically need to apply at a Guinea-Bissau embassy or consulate in your home country. Requirements generally include:
- Valid passport
- Completed application form
- Passport-sized photos
- Proof of accommodation
- Proof of onward travel
- Travel insurance
- Proof of sufficient funds
Processing times and fees vary by nationality and visa category - see the visa types and fees on this page for the exact figures.
How long can I stay in Guinea-Bissau without a visa?
The maximum visa-free stay duration in Guinea-Bissau varies by nationality. Common allowances are 30, 60, or 90 days. See the visa-free country list above for specific stay durations per nationality.
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