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title: Guinea-Bissau visa for citizens of Austria
description: "Citizens of Austria can get a visa on arrival in Guinea-Bissau. Stay up to 30 days. Fee: €50. Processing: On arrival. Documents checklist and application steps."
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# Guinea-Bissau visa for citizens of Austria

Citizens of Austria can get a visa on arrival in Guinea-Bissau.

*Not yet cross-checked · last checked 2026-06-25. Policies change. Confirm with the embassy or official visa portal before you travel.*

## Key facts

- **Entry route:** Visa on Arrival · Tourist/Business (30 days)
- **How to apply:** Get your visa at the border
- **Maximum stay:** Up to 30 days
- **Visa validity:** 30 days
- **Entries:** Single entry
- **Processing time:** On arrival
- **Government fee:** €50
- **Passport validity:** At least 6 months
- **Biometrics:** Not required
- **Appointment:** Not required
- **Interview:** Not required
- **Onward or return ticket:** Required
- **Proof of funds:** Sufficient funds for the stay

## How to apply

1. **Prepare documents** — Gather all required documents before traveling.
2. **Arrive at designated entry point** — Only available at Osvaldo Vieira International Airport (Bissau) and certain land borders.
3. **Proceed to visa on arrival counter** — Look for the VOA sign at the airport/border hall.
4. **Complete application form** — Fill in the visa application form provided at the counter.
5. **Submit documents and pay fee** — Hand over passport, photo, hotel and flight details, and pay €50 fee (cash only).
6. **Receive visa and passport** — Visa is issued on the spot. Check the validity before leaving the counter.
7. **Proceed to immigration control** — Present passport with visa sticker and proceed through immigration.

## Documents checklist

- **Valid passport** (Travel): Must have at least 6 months validity beyond intended stay.
- **Passport-size photo** (Identity): One recent color photograph.
- **Visa application form** (Supporting): Completed on arrival.
- **Hotel reservation** (Travel): Proof of accommodation for the stay.
- **Return or onward ticket** (Travel): Confirmed flight itinerary.
- **Proof of sufficient funds** (Financial): Bank statement or cash.
- **Yellow fever vaccination certificate** (Health): Mandatory for entry.

## Proof of funds

- **Minimum balance:** €500 or equivalent
- Cash
- Bank statement
- Credit card

Authorities may ask to see that you have enough money for the duration of your stay.

## Good to know

- Visa on arrival is only available at Bissau Airport (Osvaldo Vieira) and some land borders — overland entry may require prior visa.
- Have the exact fee in euros cash; no change may be given.
- Entry may be refused if you lack a yellow fever vaccination certificate.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Insufficient passport validity** — Ensure passport is valid for at least 6 months beyond planned departure.
- **Missing onward ticket** — Always carry a confirmed return or onward flight ticket.
- **Lack of yellow fever vaccination** — Get vaccinated and carry the International Certificate of Vaccination.

## FAQs

### Do citizens of Austria need a visa for Guinea-Bissau?

Citizens of Austria can get a visa on arrival in Guinea-Bissau. Visa type: Visa on Arrival · Tourist/Business (30 days).

### How long can citizens of Austria stay in Guinea-Bissau?

Up to 30 days.

### How much does the Guinea-Bissau visa cost for citizens of Austria?

Government fee: €50.

### What documents do citizens of Austria need for Guinea-Bissau?

Valid passport; Passport-size photo; Visa application form; Hotel reservation; Return or onward ticket; Proof of sufficient funds; and 1 more.

### How long must my passport be valid for Guinea-Bissau?

At least 6 months.

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- [Guinea-Bissau visa for every passport](/visa/guinea-bissau)
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