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

Citizens of Sri Lanka 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.*

Official application site: https://travel.state.gov/en/international-travel/travel-advisories/guinea-bissau.html

## Key facts

- **Entry route:** Visa on arrival
- **How to apply:** Get your visa at the border
- **Maximum stay:** Up to 90 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

## How to apply

1. **Arrive at Guinea-Bissau entry point** — Proceed to the immigration/visa on arrival counter after landing.
2. **Submit documents and pay fee** — Present your passport, yellow fever certificate, onward ticket, and visa fee. The officer will process the visa.
3. **Receive visa stamp and enter** — Once approved, the visa is stamped into your passport. You may then proceed through immigration.

## Documents checklist

- **Passport** (Identity): Must be valid for at least 6 months beyond arrival date and have at least one blank page for entry stamp.
- **Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate** (Supporting): Required for all arriving travelers 1 year or older.
- **Return or onward ticket** (Travel): Proof of onward travel may be requested.
- **Visa fee (cash)** (Supporting): Payable on arrival in local currency or possibly USD/EUR; exact amount not specified.
- **Hotel reservation or proof of accommodation** (Travel, optional): May be requested to confirm lodging.

## Good to know

- Guinea-Bissau is at Level 3 travel advisory (Reconsider travel) due to unrest, inadequate health infrastructure, and landmines.
- There is no U.S. embassy in Guinea-Bissau; emergency consular services are provided from Dakar, Senegal.
- Landmines exist in Bafata, Oio, Biombo, Quinara, and Tombali regions; stay on main roads.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Invalid or insufficient passport validity (less than 6 months).** — Ensure your passport is valid for at least 6 months beyond arrival.
- **Missing yellow fever vaccination certificate.** — Obtain the required yellow fever vaccination and carry the certificate.
- **Insufficient visa fee payment (incorrect currency or amount).** — Carry cash in an accepted currency (exact fee unknown; consult recent traveler reports).
- **No onward or return ticket.** — Book and present a confirmed onward/return flight ticket.

## FAQs

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

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

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

Up to 90 days.

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

Passport; Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate; Return or onward ticket; Visa fee (cash); Hotel reservation or proof of accommodation.

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

At least 6 months.

### Where do I apply?

On the official site: https://travel.state.gov/en/international-travel/travel-advisories/guinea-bissau.html

## Sources

- [Guinea-Bissau Travel Advisory | Travel.State.gov](https://travel.state.gov/en/international-travel/travel-advisories/guinea-bissau.html)
- [Important Passport Information - U.S. Mission to Guinea-Bissau](https://gw.usmission.gov/passports/important-passport-information/)
- Guinea-Bissau to Sri Lanka Visa Requirements 2026 - eVisas.io (evisas.io, third-party site)

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- [Guinea-Bissau visa for every passport](/visa/guinea-bissau)
- [Every destination for Sri Lanka passport holders](/visa/passport/sri-lanka)