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

Citizens of New Zealand 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
- **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 (typically USD 500 or equivalent)

## How to apply

1. **Prepare documents** — Gather all required documents before travel: passport, photos, onward ticket, accommodation, funds proof, and yellow fever certificate.
2. **Arrive at Guinea-Bissau airport** — Proceed to the Visa on Arrival counter at Osvaldo Vieira International Airport (Bissau).
3. **Submit documents and pay fee** — Present your documents and pay the visa fee in cash (euros or local currency) to the immigration officer.
4. **Receive visa stamp** — The visa is stamped into your passport; verify the entry duration (usually 30 days) and validity.
5. **Proceed to passport control** — After obtaining the visa, go through passport control for entry clearance.

## Documents checklist

- **Valid passport** (Identity): Must have at least 6 months validity from arrival date.
- **Passport-size photographs** (Identity): Two recent colour photos, 35x45mm.
- **Return or onward ticket** (Travel): Proof of departure from Guinea-Bissau.
- **Hotel reservation or accommodation proof** (Travel): Detailed booking for the entire stay.
- **Visa fee payment (cash)** (Financial): Pay in euros or local currency at the airport immigrashion desk.
- **Proof of sufficient funds** (Financial): Bank statement or cash equivalent showing USD 500 minimum.
- **Travel insurance** (Supporting, optional): Recommended but not mandatory for visa on arrival.
- **Yellow fever vaccination certificate** (Supporting): Required for all travellers arriving from or transiting through affected areas.

## Good to know

- Visa on arrival may be subject to change without notice; confirm with the nearest Guinea-Bissau embassy or official sources before travel.
- Only cash in euros or West African CFA francs is accepted for visa fee payment; ensure you have enough cash.
- Check latest health and safety advisories for Guinea-Bissau.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Insufficient passport validity (less than 6 months)** — Ensure passport is valid for at least 6 months beyond the intended departure date.
- **Lack of return/onward ticket** — Carry a printed or electronic copy of your onward travel booking.
- **Inadequate proof of sufficient funds** — Carry bank statement or cash equivalent to cover your stay.
- **Missing yellow fever vaccination certificate** — Get vaccinated at least 10 days before travel and carry the certificate.

## FAQs

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

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

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

Up to 30 days.

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

Valid passport; Passport-size photographs; Return or onward ticket; Hotel reservation or accommodation proof; Visa fee payment (cash); Proof of sufficient funds; and 2 more.

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

At least 6 months.

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