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Guinea-Bissau visa requirements 2026

Do you need a visa for Guinea-Bissau? Entry rules for every passport, grouped by visa category.

Visa data last updated 2026-01-09

Region: Western Africa | Continent: Africa

Guinea-Bissau flag
14Visa-free
0eVisa
184Visa on arrival
0Visa required

Guinea-Bissau entry rules at a glance

Of the 198 passports we track, 14 can enter Guinea-Bissau visa-free and 184 can get a visa on arrival. No passport needs to arrange a visa before travel.

198 of 198 passports can travel to Guinea-Bissau without arranging anything before departure.

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Guinea-Bissau entry rules for common passports

PassportEntry rule for Guinea-Bissau
United States of AmericaVisa on arrival
United KingdomVisa on arrival
CanadaVisa on arrival
AustraliaVisa on arrival
GermanyVisa on arrival
FranceVisa on arrival
IndiaVisa on arrival
ChinaVisa on arrival
NigeriaVisa-free
South AfricaVisa on arrival
BrazilVisa on arrival
PhilippinesVisa on arrival

Guinea-Bissau visa requirements by region of passport

Number of passports from each region in each entry category for Guinea-Bissau.

Passport regionVisa-freeVisa on arrivaleVisaVisa required
Africa143900
Asia05100
Europe04500
North America02300
Oceania01400
South America01200

Entry rules for every passport

Visa-free 14
Visa on arrival 184

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a visa to visit Guinea-Bissau?

It depends on your passport. Of 198 passports, 14 can enter visa-free and 184 can get a visa on arrival. Find your passport in the lists on this page.

Which passports can enter Guinea-Bissau without a visa?

14 passports have visa-free access to Guinea-Bissau, including Senegal, Ghana, Cape Verde, Benin, Burkina Faso, Côte d'Ivoire, Gambia, Guinea and others.

Does Guinea-Bissau offer visa on arrival?

Yes. 184 passports can obtain a visa on arrival in Guinea-Bissau. Carry the fee in cash, a return or onward ticket and proof of accommodation.

Do African passport holders need a visa for Guinea-Bissau?

Of 53 passports from Africa, 53 can enter Guinea-Bissau visa-free or with a visa on arrival. The region table on this page breaks this down by category.

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About this data

Entry categories come from our passport-by-destination matrix, last updated 2026-01-09. Visa policies change, and special rules can apply to diplomatic passports, residents of third countries or travellers arriving by land. Always confirm with the destination's official immigration website or your airline before you travel.

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