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

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

*Not yet verified · last checked 2026-08-16. Policies change. Confirm with the embassy or official visa portal before you travel.*

> Our latest check could not confirm these details against an official source, or found a conflict. Treat them as a starting point and confirm with the embassy or official visa portal before you book.

## Key facts

- **Entry route:** Visa on Arrival (30 days)
- **How to apply:** Get your visa at the border
- **Maximum stay:** Up to 30 days
- **Entries:** Single entry
- **Processing time:** On arrival
- **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 stay

## How to apply

1. **Arrive at entry point (airport/land border)** — Proceed to the visa-on-arrival counter.
2. **Submit passport and documents** — Provide your passport, onward ticket, and any other requested documents.
3. **Pay visa fee** — Pay the fee in cash (often euros or CFA francs) at the counter.
4. **Receive visa sticker and stamped entry** — Visa is affixed to passport and entry is processed.
5. **Proceed to immigration control** — Have your passport stamped and complete entry formalities.

## Documents checklist

- **Passport (valid at least 6 months)** (Identity): Must have at least one blank visa page.
- **Return or onward ticket** (Travel): Proof of departure from Guinea-Bissau.
- **Proof of accommodation** (Travel, optional): Hotel booking or invitation letter.
- **Proof of sufficient funds** (Financial, optional): Bank statement or cash may be requested.
- **Visa application form (obtained on arrival)** (Identity): Completed at the border.
- **Passport-size photograph** (Identity, optional): May be taken at the border if needed.

## Proof of funds

- **Minimum balance:** Not specified
- Bank statement
- Cash at border

Immigration may request proof of sufficient funds for the duration of stay.

## Good to know

- Visa on arrival may not be available at all land borders; confirm before travel.
- Have exact cash in euros or CFA francs to pay the fee.
- Always check latest official sources as policies change frequently.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Insufficient passport validity (less than 6 months)** — Ensure passport is valid for at least 6 months beyond intended stay.
- **Lack of onward/return ticket** — Book a confirmed return or onward ticket before arrival.
- **Unable to pay visa fee in acceptable currency** — Carry cash in euros or CFA francs (exact amount preferred).

## FAQs

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

Citizens of Canada can get a visa on arrival in Guinea-Bissau. Visa type: Visa on Arrival (30 days).

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

Up to 30 days.

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

Passport (valid at least 6 months); Return or onward ticket; Visa application form (obtained on arrival); Proof of accommodation; Proof of sufficient funds; Passport-size photograph.

### 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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