Guinea-Bissau Visa Requirements, Fees & Application Guide
Most visitors need an e-Visa for Guinea-Bissau — apply online and let HolidaySG handle it.
Guinea-Bissau visa at a glance
- Government visa fee
- US$60–85 (approx.)
- Processing time
- On arrival (with prior authorisation)
- Validity
- Single entry
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Visa required?
- Nationals of eligible countries; generally requires prior authorisation letter from the Guinea-Bissau Migration Office
- Arrival card
- Arrival card
Do you need a visa for Guinea-Bissau?
Travellers from ECOWAS citizens; CPLP (Portugal, Brazil, Cabo Verde etc.). can generally enter Guinea-Bissau without a visa. An e-Visa is available — GUINEA-BISSAU OFFERS AN E-VISA — apply online before travel. Visa on arrival exists but generally needs prior Migration Office authorisation, so the e-visa is the safe route. Yellow fever certificate MANDATORY.. Nationals of eligible countries; generally requires prior authorisation letter from the Guinea-Bissau Migration Office
Who does NOT need a visa
Passport holders from ECOWAS citizens; CPLP (Portugal, Brazil, Cabo Verde etc.). do not require a visa for Guinea-Bissau for eligible short visits. Always confirm your passport type and length of stay against the official source before travelling.
Reviewed against official government sources (Guinea-Bissau e-Visa (Ministry of Interior)) · Last verified 19 August 2026 · HolidaySG — licensed Singapore travel agency (TA04014).
Official Guinea-Bissau visa options
Verified from government sources · 19 Aug 2026Visa on arrival / e-Visa
Official fee: US$60–85 (approx.)- Validity
- Single entry
- Max stay
- 90 days
- Time to approval
- On arrival (with prior authorisation)
- Processing time
- On arrival (with prior authorisation)
- Where to apply
- Guinea-Bissau Migration Office / port of entry
Who needs it: Nationals of eligible countries; generally requires prior authorisation letter from the Guinea-Bissau Migration Office
Visa-free: ECOWAS citizens; CPLP (Portugal, Brazil, Cabo Verde etc.).
Required documents
- Authorisation letter from the Guinea-Bissau Migration Office
- Passport valid 6+ months from arrival
- Purpose and duration of visit details
- Yellow fever vaccination certificate
Arrival card: Arrival card
Yellow fever certificate mandatory.
Source: Guinea-Bissau e-Visa (Ministry of Interior) · verified 19 Aug 2026. Government fees & rules change — we re-confirm at the time of your application.
Guinea-Bissau e-Visa (Tourist)
- Max stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- Official Guinea-Bissau e-Visa portal
Who needs it: Foreign nationals requiring a visa, including Indian and Singapore passport holders
Required documents
- Passport valid 6+ months from arrival
- Scanned passport bio page
- Passport photo
- Return/onward ticket
- Proof of accommodation
- Mandatory yellow fever vaccination certificate
Source: Official government source · verified 19 Aug 2026. Government fees & rules change — we re-confirm at the time of your application.
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