Guinea-Bissau
Entry requirements
This information is for people travelling on a full ‘British citizen’ passport from the UK. It is based on the UK government’s understanding of Guinea-Bissau’s current rules for the most common types of travel.
The authorities in Guinea-Bissau set and enforce entry rules. If you’re not sure how these requirements apply to you, contact the Guinea-Bissau Embassy in Paris, France:
94 Rue St Lazare, 75009 Paris
Email: embgbfr@gmail.com
Telephone: +33 (0)1 48 74 36 39 or +33 (0)1 48 78 36 69
Passport validity requirements
To enter Guinea-Bissau, your passport must have an ‘expiry date’ at least 6 months after the date you arrive.
Check with your travel provider that your passport and other travel documents meet requirements. Renew your passport if you need to.
You will be denied entry if you do not have a valid travel document or try to use a passport that has been reported lost or stolen.
Visa requirements
You must have a visa to visit Guinea-Bissau.
Applying for a visa
Contact the Guinea-Bissau Embassy in Paris, France, for information on applying for a visa:
94 Rue St Lazare, 75009 Paris
Email: embgbfr@gmail.com
Telephone: +33 (0)1 48 74 36 39 or +33 (0)1 48 78 36 69
Guinea-Bissau also has embassies in neighbouring countries, including Senegal, where you may be able to get a visa.
Vaccine requirements
To enter Guinea-Bissau, you must have a certificate to prove you’ve had a yellow fever vaccination.
For more details about medical entry requirements and recommended vaccinations, see TravelHealthPro’s Guinea-Bissau guide.
Customs rules
There are strict rules about goods you can take into or out of Guinea-Bissau. You must declare anything that may be prohibited or subject to tax or duty.