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

Citizens of Malawi 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
- **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 designated border entry point** — Proceed to the immigration counter at the airport or land border.
2. **Obtain and complete visa application form** — Fill out the visa on arrival form provided by immigration officers.
3. **Submit documents and pay fee** — Hand over passport, photos, completed form, and pay the visa fee in cash (local currency or USD).
4. **Receive visa and enter** — Once processed, the visa is affixed to your passport and you may proceed through immigration.

## Documents checklist

- **Valid passport** (Identity): Must be valid for at least 6 months from date of entry.
- **Passport-size photographs** (Identity): Two recent color photos, white background.
- **Completed visa application form** (Supporting): Obtain and fill at the border.
- **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): Bank statements or cash for duration of stay.
- **Yellow fever vaccination certificate** (Supporting): Required for entry from endemic countries.

## Proof of funds

- **Minimum balance:** Sufficient for stay
- Bank statements
- Cash

Amount not specified; must cover accommodation and expenses.

## Good to know

- Visa on arrival is only available at certain entry points (e.g., Osvaldo Vieira International Airport).
- Have exact cash in EUR or USD for the visa fee; no change may be available.
- Ensure passport has at least two blank pages for the visa sticker.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Insufficient passport validity (less than 6 months).** — Renew passport before travel.
- **Missing yellow fever vaccination certificate.** — Get vaccinated and carry the certificate.
- **Inability to pay visa fee in acceptable currency.** — Carry enough EUR or USD cash.

## FAQs

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

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

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

Up to 30 days.

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

Valid passport; Passport-size photographs; Completed visa application form; Return or onward ticket; Proof of sufficient funds; Yellow fever vaccination certificate; and 1 more depending on your situation.

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

At least 6 months.

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