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Guinea-Bissau entry requirements
What you need to enter Guinea-Bissau: visa rules by passport, vaccines, arrival airports and practical details for your trip.
Travel advice. Some regions have security risks. Check your foreign ministry's travel advice for the areas you plan to visit.
Entry rules change often. We checked these on 27 October 2026 against the sources below. Confirm with the embassy before you book.
Visa rules by passport
| Passports | Entry | Fee | Stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| All 14 passports we cover | Visa on arrival | See portal | Up to 90 days |
Most EU passports: An authorisation from the migration office may be required before you arrive.
Detailed guide for your passport
Health and vaccines
Yellow fever. A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required for all arriving travellers (usually from 9 months or 1 year of age).
Malaria. Malaria is present across most of the country. Ask a travel clinic about antimalarial tablets.
Routine vaccines should be up to date. Travel clinics commonly also discuss hepatitis A, typhoid and, for longer rural stays, rabies. Book 6 to 8 weeks before departure.
Practical details
- Capital
- Bissau
- Currency
- West African CFA franc (XOF)
- Languages
- Portuguese, Guinea-Bissau Creole
- Plug types
- C
- Best time
- November to May
- Main airports
- Bissau (OXB)
Highlights of Guinea-Bissau
- Bijagós Archipelago
- Cacheu mangroves
Frequently asked questions
Do EU citizens need a visa for Guinea-Bissau?
Yes. Most EU passport holders need a visa (visa on arrival).
Is a yellow fever vaccination required for Guinea-Bissau?
A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required for all arriving travellers (usually from 9 months or 1 year of age).
Is there malaria in Guinea-Bissau?
Malaria is present across most of the country. Ask a travel clinic about antimalarial tablets.
What is the best time to visit Guinea-Bissau?
November to May is generally the best time to visit.
What currency is used in Guinea-Bissau?
The currency is the West African CFA franc (XOF). Cards work in cities and larger hotels; carry some cash for markets and rural areas.
Sources
- WHO: Yellow fever vaccination requirements, country list
- Wikipedia: Visa requirements for German citizens (EU reference)
- Wikipedia: Visa requirements for British citizens
- Wikipedia: Visa requirements for United States citizens
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