🇬🇼Guinea-Bissau Visa for Madagascar Citizens2026 Requirements, Fees & Documents

Visa on arrival30 days max stay

Madagascar passport holders can get a visa on arrival for Guinea-Bissau (up to 30 days), so no visa is needed before travelling.

All non-exempt nationals may obtain a single-entry short-stay visa on arrival at Osvaldo Vieira International Airport. Requires a letter of authorisation from the Migration Office of Guinea-Bissau obtained in advance. Short-stay single-entry visa: 30 days (fee EUR 61.45 + EUR 2.50 processing per rgb-visa.com/Fees.html). 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.'

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Entering Guinea-Bissau on a Madagascar passport

  • → Obtain your visa at the Guinea-Bissau border/airport on arrival; carry the required fee and documents. Apply here ↗

Guinea-Bissau visa cost for Madagascar citizens

Visa on arrival at Bissau Osvaldo Vieira International Airport

Fee not published by Guinea-Bissau

up to 90 days
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Fees checked 2 Jul 2026 · sourced from official government fee schedules

Other Guinea-Bissau visa categories (4)

These don't apply to a typical short visit, but cover other reasons people travel to Guinea-Bissau. Eligibility varies by visa type — some are limited to specific nationalities, so check each one's conditions.

Diplomatic / Courtesy Visa (Visto de Cortesia)

Entry for diplomatic personnel, officials, or courtesy visits under formal invitation from the Guinea-Bissau government.

30 dayssingle entryonline

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.

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Student Visa (Visto de Estudante)

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.

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Work / Employment Visa (Visto de Trabalho)

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.

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Family Reunification / Family Visa (Visto Familiar)

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.

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Guinea-Bissau visa for Madagascar citizens — FAQ

Do Madagascar citizens need a visa for Guinea-Bissau?

No advance visa is required — Madagascar citizens get a visa on arrival at the border for stays of up to 30 days.

How long can Madagascar citizens stay in Guinea-Bissau?

Madagascar passport holders can stay in Guinea-Bissau for up to 30 days per entry under the current visa on arrival arrangement.

What documents do Madagascar 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.

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