BahrainGuinea-Bissau
Bahraini passport · policy checked 5 Jul 2026
Visa on arrival
Issued at the border. All non-exempt nationals may obtain a single-entry short-stay visa on arrival at Osvaldo Vieira International Airport.
30
days
max stay per entry
Not published
no official Guinea-Bissau figure
10
visa types
published by Guinea-Bissau
Border
visa issued on arrival
Policy note
Requires a letter of authorisation from the Migration Office of Guinea-Bissau obtained in advance.
Longer-duration and multiple-entry visas (3 months, 6 months, 1 year) are also available through the e-visa/pre-enrollment system (rgb-visa.com) or at a Guinea-Bissau embassy. US State Dept confirms: 'A visa is required. You can get it on arrival.'
Entering Guinea-Bissau on a Bahraini passport
- Get your visa at the Guinea-Bissau border on arrival - carry the fee and documents. Apply here ↗
Guinea-Bissau visa cost for Bahraini citizens
Visa on arrival at Bissau Osvaldo Vieira International Airport
up to 90 days
not published
Guinea-Bissau visa types for Bahraini citizens
Family Reunification / Family Visa (Visto Familiar)Family
Entry for foreign nationals joining family members who are resident or citizen in Guinea-Bissau.
Family visa category inferred from standard West African immigration practice and CPLP Mobility Agreement provisions. No official Guinea-Bissau government page with procedures was accessible. Apply at a Guinea-Bissau embassy. Specific fees and processing times unknown.
Official page ↗Student Visa (Visto de Estudante)Student
Entry for foreign nationals enrolling in accredited educational institutions in Guinea-Bissau.
Confirmed as a required visa category by the Government of Canada travel advisory. Specific fee, validity, and processing details not found on any accessible official Guinea-Bissau government source. Must be obtained via a Guinea-Bissau embassy before travel (nearest operational missions: Paris, Dakar, Lisbon). Yellow fever certificate mandatory.
Official page ↗Work / Employment Visa (Visto de Trabalho)Work
Entry for foreign nationals taking up employment or professional activities in Guinea-Bissau.
Work visas exist as a formal immigration category under Guinea-Bissau law but no official government portal with fees, forms, or procedures was accessible (gov.gw does not resolve). Must be arranged via a Guinea-Bissau embassy. Employer sponsorship typically required. Yellow fever certificate mandatory.
Official page ↗Diplomatic / Courtesy Visa (Visto de Cortesia)Diplomatic
30 dayssingle entryvalid 30donline
Entry for diplomatic personnel, officials, or courtesy visits under formal invitation from the Guinea-Bissau government.
Courtesy single-entry visa valid 1 month. Fee approx EUR 61.45 + EUR 2.50 processing per rgb-visa.com fee schedule. Holders of diplomatic or service passports from CPLP member states (Angola, Brazil, Cabo Verde, Mozambique, Portugal, São Tomé and Príncipe, Vietnam) are fully visa-exempt - they do not need this visa category.
Official page ↗Guinea-Bissau visa for Bahraini citizens - FAQ
Do Bahraini citizens need a visa for Guinea-Bissau?
No advance visa is required - Bahraini citizens get a visa on arrival at the border for stays of up to 30 days.
How long can Bahraini citizens stay in Guinea-Bissau?
Bahraini passport holders can stay in Guinea-Bissau for up to 30 days per entry under the current visa on arrival arrangement.
What documents do Bahraini citizens need for Guinea-Bissau?
A passport valid well beyond your planned stay (commonly three to six months, depending on the destination), proof of onward travel and funds, and any documents required for the specific Guinea-Bissau visa category - check the official portal for the exact passport-validity rule.
Check entry with visas you already hold →What “visa on arrival” means →