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Do British citizens need a visa for Guinea-Bissau?
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Yes. British citizens need a visa for Guinea-Bissau, which can be bought on arrival or online in advance.
An authorisation from the migration office may be required before you arrive.
At a glance
- Visa required
- Yes
- Type
- Visa on arrival
- Fee
- See official portal
- Stay
- Up to 90 days
- Yellow fever
- Certificate required
- Arrive at
- OXB
How to get your Guinea-Bissau visa on arrival
- To skip the queue, apply online in advance on the official government portal where available.
- Otherwise, buy the visa at the airport on arrival, ideally with cash in US dollars or euros.
- Keep your return ticket and accommodation details ready for the immigration desk.
Health requirements
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.
Book a travel clinic visit 6 to 8 weeks before departure. Some vaccines, including yellow fever, must be given at least 10 days before you arrive.
Travel advice for British travellers
Your own government publishes safety advice and emergency contacts for Guinea-Bissau. Check it before you book and register your trip if your country offers that service: GOV.UK foreign travel advice.
More entry rules for your passport: all 54 countries, visa-free countries, eVisa countries and visa on arrival countries.
On arrival in Guinea-Bissau
- Capital
- Bissau
- Currency
- West African CFA franc (XOF)
- Languages
- Portuguese, Guinea-Bissau Creole
- Plugs
- Type C
- Best time
- November to May
- Airports
- Bissau (OXB)
Frequently asked questions
Do British citizens need a visa for Guinea-Bissau?
Yes. British citizens need a visa for Guinea-Bissau, which can be bought on arrival or online in advance.
How long can British citizens stay in Guinea-Bissau?
Up to 90 days for tourism. Overstaying can lead to fines and future entry bans.
Do I need a yellow fever certificate for Guinea-Bissau?
A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required for all arriving travellers (usually from 9 months or 1 year of age).
How much does the Guinea-Bissau visa cost for British passport holders?
Fees vary by visa length and entry type. The official portal shows the current price before you pay.
Which airports do flights to Guinea-Bissau arrive at?
Most international flights land at Bissau (OXB).
Sources
- GOV.UK foreign travel advice
- Wikipedia: Visa requirements for British citizens
- WHO: Yellow fever vaccination requirements, country list
- Wikipedia: Visa requirements for German citizens (EU reference)
- Wikipedia: Visa requirements for United States citizens
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