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title: Guinea-Bissau visa for citizens of Finland
description: "Citizens of Finland 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 Finland

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

*Not yet cross-checked · last checked 2026-06-26. Policies change. Confirm with the embassy or official visa portal before you travel.*

## Key facts

- **Entry route:** Visa on Arrival · Tourist (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
- **Onward or return ticket:** Required
- **Proof of funds:** Sufficient funds for stay

## How to apply

1. **Arrive at border entry point** — Go to the visa-on-arrival desk at the airport or land border.
2. **Submit required documents** — Hand over passport, photos, accommodation proof, onward ticket, and vaccination certificate.
3. **Fill out visa application form** — Complete the visa-on-arrival form provided by the officer.
4. **Pay visa fee** — Pay the fee in cash (usually XOF or EUR).
5. **Receive visa and enter country** — Visa is stamped in passport; proceed through immigration.

## Documents checklist

- **Valid passport (minimum 6 months validity)** (Travel): Must have at least 2 blank pages.
- **Return or onward ticket** (Travel): Proof of departure from Guinea-Bissau.
- **Hotel reservation or proof of accommodation** (Travel): Details of where you will stay.
- **Proof of sufficient funds** (Financial): May be cash, bank statement, or card.
- **Passport-size photos** (Supporting): 2 recent photos (passport standard).
- **Visa application form (on arrival)** (Supporting): Completed upon arrival at border.
- **Visa fee (cash in XOF or EUR)** (Financial): Fee amount not fixed in source; pay at border.
- **Yellow fever vaccination certificate** (Supporting): Required for entry from endemic countries or if traveling from/through.

## Proof of funds

- **Minimum balance:** Sufficient for intended stay
- Cash
- Bank statement
- Credit card

No official minimum amount specified; typically enough for duration.

## Good to know

- Visa-on-arrival may not be available at all border crossings; verify before travel.
- Only certain nationalities are eligible for VOA; Finnish passport is eligible.
- Fees are subject to change; carry extra cash.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Incomplete or invalid documents** — Ensure all documents are valid and presented as required.
- **Insufficient funds** — Carry proof of adequate funds (e.g., cash or card with sufficient balance).
- **Missing yellow fever vaccination** — Carry the yellow fever certificate if traveling from an endemic area.

## FAQs

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

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

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

Up to 30 days.

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

Valid passport (minimum 6 months validity); Return or onward ticket; Hotel reservation or proof of accommodation; Proof of sufficient funds; Passport-size photos; Visa application form (on arrival); and 2 more.

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