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

Citizens of Portugal 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 entry point** — Proceed to the visa-on-arrival counter at the airport or land border.
2. **Submit documents and pay fee** — Present passport, photos, onward ticket, and vaccination certificate; pay the visa fee in cash (local currency or EUR/USD).
3. **Receive visa and enter** — Visa is stamped in passport; proceed to immigration.

## Documents checklist

- **Passport** (Identity): Valid for at least 6 months from date of entry.
- **Passport-size photographs** (Identity): Two recent color photos.
- **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 statement or cash sufficient for stay.
- **Yellow fever vaccination certificate** (Supporting): Required for entry; must be presented on arrival.

## Proof of funds

- bank statement
- cash

Amount not specified; must cover intended stay.

## 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.
- Yellow fever vaccination certificate is mandatory for entry.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Insufficient passport validity** — Ensure passport is valid for at least 6 months beyond entry date.
- **Missing yellow fever vaccination certificate** — Carry the original International Certificate of Vaccination.
- **Inadequate funds or no onward ticket** — Carry proof of sufficient funds and a confirmed return/onward ticket.

## FAQs

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

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

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

Up to 30 days.

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

Passport; Passport-size photographs; Return or onward ticket; Proof of sufficient funds; Yellow fever vaccination certificate; Proof of accommodation.

### 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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