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title: Guinea-Bissau visa for citizens of Spain
description: "Citizens of Spain can get a visa on arrival in Guinea-Bissau. Stay up to 90 days. Processing: On arrival. Documents checklist and application steps."
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# Guinea-Bissau visa for citizens of Spain

Citizens of Spain 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 90 days
- **Processing time:** On arrival
- **Onward or return ticket:** Required
- **Proof of funds:** May be required

## How to apply

1. **Confirm eligibility for visa on arrival** — Spanish citizens are eligible for a visa on arrival at Osvaldo Vieira International Airport.
2. **Prepare required documents** — Gather passport, photo, itinerary, accommodation proof, purpose proof, and vaccination certificate.
3. **Arrive at entry point and proceed to visa counter** — Upon arrival in Guinea-Bissau, go to the visa on arrival counter at the airport or land border.
4. **Fill out visa application form** — Complete the visa application form provided at the counter.
5. **Submit documents and pay the visa fee** — Hand over your passport, photo, and other requested documents, and pay the visa fee in local currency or euros.
6. **Receive visa and complete entry procedures** — Once issued, the visa is stamped in your passport; proceed to immigration control for entry.

## Documents checklist

- **Valid passport** (Identity): Must be valid for the duration of stay; airlines may require 6+ months validity.
- **Passport-size photo** (Identity): Must meet standard visa photo specifications.
- **Application form** (Identity): Completed and signed visa application form.
- **Itinerary / onward travel proof** (Travel): Shows entry and exit plan (flight bookings or travel plan).
- **Accommodation proof or invitation letter** (Travel): Hotel booking or host invitation letter for family/friend visits.
- **Proof of purpose** (Supporting): Tourism: just itinerary; business: company letter; event: registration.
- **Proof of funds** (Financial, optional): May be requested to show sufficient means for the stay.
- **Yellow fever vaccination certificate** (Supporting): Required for travelers arriving from endemic areas, recommended for all.

## Good to know

- Visa on arrival may only be available at Osvaldo Vieira International Airport; check for other land borders.
- Payment is expected in euros or local currency (CFA franc); carry enough cash.
- Visa on arrival policies can change without notice; verify with official sources before travel.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Incomplete or missing documents** — Ensure you have all required documents including passport, photo, itinerary, and proof of accommodation.
- **Passport validity too short** — Your passport should be valid for at least 6 months from the date of entry.
- **Lack of sufficient funds** — Carry proof of sufficient funds or cash for the duration of stay.
- **No yellow fever vaccination proof** — Carry your yellow fever vaccination certificate as it is often required for entry.

## FAQs

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

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

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

Up to 90 days.

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

Valid passport; Passport-size photo; Application form; Itinerary / onward travel proof; Accommodation proof or invitation letter; Proof of purpose; and 2 more.

## Sources

- Guinea-Bissau Visa Requirements for Spain Citizens 2026 | Documents ... (eammu.com, third-party site)
- Guinea-Bissau Visa Requirements for Spain Citizens (visas.guide, third-party site)
- Guinea-Bissau Visa Requirements for Spain Passport Holders (africatourvisa.com, third-party site)
- africatourvisa.com (africatourvisa.com, third-party site)

## More

- [Guinea-Bissau visa for every passport](/visa/guinea-bissau)
- [Every destination for Spain passport holders](/visa/passport/spain)