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

Citizens of Latvia 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
- **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
- **Onward or return ticket:** Required

## How to apply

1. **Arrive at a designated entry point** — Proceed to the immigration area.
2. **Approach the visa-on-arrival counter** — Join the queue for visa issuance.
3. **Submit required documents** — Hand over passport, photos, flight ticket, hotel reservation, and yellow fever certificate.
4. **Complete visa application form** — Fill out the form provided at the counter if not already done.
5. **Pay the visa fee** — Fee must be paid in cash (local currency XOF or EUR).
6. **Wait for processing** — Processing usually takes a few minutes.
7. **Receive passport with visa stamp** — Collect your passport and proceed to immigration.

## Documents checklist

- **Passport** (Identity): Must be valid for at least 6 months.
- **Passport photo** (Identity): 2 recent passport-size photos.
- **Return flight ticket** (Travel): Confirmed onward or return ticket.
- **Hotel reservation** (Travel): Proof of accommodation for stay.
- **Yellow fever vaccination certificate** (Supporting): Mandatory for entry; must be obtained at least 10 days before travel.
- **Visa application form** (Travel): Obtained and filled at the border.

## Good to know

- Yellow fever vaccination is mandatory and must be completed at least 10 days before travel.
- Carry sufficient cash to pay the visa fee upon arrival; credit cards are not accepted.
- Ensure your passport has at least 6 months of validity from the date of entry.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Passport validity less than 6 months** — Renew your passport before traveling.
- **Missing yellow fever vaccination certificate** — Get vaccinated and carry the certificate.
- **No proof of onward/return ticket or accommodation** — Book a return flight and hotel in advance and bring printed confirmations.
- **Previous immigration violations** — Ensure no prior overstay or ban from Guinea-Bissau.

## FAQs

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

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

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

Up to 30 days.

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

Passport; Passport photo; Return flight ticket; Hotel reservation; Yellow fever vaccination certificate; Visa application form.

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

At least 6 months.

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