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Guinea-Bissau passport visa requirements 2026

Where a Guinea-Bissau passport gets you in visa-free, with a visa on arrival, with an eVisa, or only with a visa arranged in advance.

Visa data last updated 2026-01-09

26Visa-free

43eVisa

23Visa on arrival

106Visa required

Guinea-Bissau passport at a glance

With a Guinea-Bissau passport you can enter 26 destinations visa-free and 23 with a visa on arrival, so 49 of the 198 destinations we track need no paperwork before you fly. Another 43 issue an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation online, and 106 require a visa from an embassy or consulate before travel.

Open the visa map for Guinea-Bissau

Do Guinea-Bissau passport holders need a visa for popular destinations?

Destination	Entry rule for Guinea-Bissau passports
United States of America	Visa required
United Kingdom	Visa required
Schengen Area (Germany, France, Italy…)	Visa required
Canada	Visa required
Australia	eVisa
Japan	Visa required
China	Visa required
United Arab Emirates	eVisa
Turkey	Visa required
Thailand	Visa required
India	Visa required
South Africa	Visa required

Access by region

Number of destinations in each category for Guinea-Bissau passport holders.

Region	Visa-free	Visa on arrival	eVisa	Visa required
Africa	18	10	14	11
Asia	3	7	18	23
Europe	0	0	2	43
North America	4	2	5	12
Oceania	1	3	2	8
South America	0	1	2	9

Longest visa-free stays

Where Guinea-Bissau passport holders can stay the longest without a visa:

Bangladesh — up to 90 days
Barbados — up to 90 days
Benin — up to 90 days
Côte d'Ivoire — up to 90 days
Gambia — up to 90 days
Ghana — up to 90 days
Haiti — up to 90 days
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines — up to 90 days

Full list of destinations

Visa-free 26

eVisa 43

Visa on arrival 23

Visa required 106

Frequently asked questions

How many countries can Guinea-Bissau passport holders visit without a visa?

Guinea-Bissau passport holders can visit 26 destinations visa-free, including Singapore, Philippines, Rwanda, Senegal, Ghana, Cape Verde and others. Adding the 23 destinations that offer a visa on arrival, 49 destinations need no visa arranged in advance.

Which countries offer visa on arrival to Guinea-Bissau passport holders?

23 destinations offer a visa on arrival to Guinea-Bissau passport holders, including Maldives, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Mauritius, Bolivia, Macau, Burundi, Cambodia and others. Fees, onward-ticket and proof-of-funds requirements still apply at the border.

Where can Guinea-Bissau passport holders travel with an eVisa?

43 destinations let Guinea-Bissau passport holders apply online for an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation, including United Arab Emirates, Malaysia, Indonesia, South Korea, Kenya, Georgia, Vietnam, Qatar and others.

Do Guinea-Bissau passport holders need a visa for Europe's Schengen Area?

Guinea-Bissau passport holders need a visa issued before travel in the Schengen Area, which covers 29 European countries including France, Germany, Italy, Spain and Hungary. One Schengen visa or visa-free stay covers all member states, limited to 90 days in any 180-day period.

Do Guinea-Bissau passport holders need a visa for the United States?

Guinea-Bissau passport holders need a visa issued before travel for the United States, according to our data.

Do Guinea-Bissau passport holders need a visa for the United Kingdom?

Guinea-Bissau passport holders need a visa issued before travel for the United Kingdom, according to our data.

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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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