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

Citizens of Switzerland 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. **Prepare documents** — Gather passport, photos, onward ticket, proof of funds, and yellow fever certificate.
2. **Arrive at entry point** — Travel to Guinea-Bissau via airport or land border that offers visa on arrival.
3. **Proceed to visa on arrival counter** — Locate the immigration desk for visa on arrival at the port of entry.
4. **Submit documents and pay fee** — Hand over your passport, photos, and supporting documents, and pay the visa fee in cash.
5. **Receive visa and enter** — Once processed, the visa is stamped in your passport and you may proceed to 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.
- **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 from endemic countries.
- **Visa fee payment** (Financial): Payable in cash (EUR or XOF) at the border.

## Proof of funds

- **Minimum balance:** Sufficient for intended stay
- Bank statement
- Cash

Amount not specified; border officials may ask for proof.

## Good to know

- Visa on arrival may not be available at all border crossings; check in advance.
- Fees are payable in cash (EUR or XOF); have exact change.
- Yellow fever vaccination is mandatory if arriving from an endemic country.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Insufficient passport validity** — Ensure passport is valid for at least 6 months beyond entry.
- **Lack of onward ticket** — Always carry a printed return or onward ticket.
- **Insufficient funds** — Carry enough cash or a bank statement showing adequate balance.

## FAQs

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

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

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

Up to 30 days.

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

Valid passport; Passport-size photographs; Return or onward ticket; Proof of sufficient funds; Yellow fever vaccination certificate; Visa fee payment; 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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