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title: Guinea-Bissau visa for citizens of Syria
description: "Citizens of Syria 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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lastModified: 2026-06-27
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# Guinea-Bissau visa for citizens of Syria

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

*Not yet cross-checked · last checked 2026-06-27. Policies change. Confirm with the embassy or official visa portal before you travel.*

## Key facts

- **Entry route:** Visa on Arrival · Tourist
- **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. **Proceed to Immigration Desk** — Hand over passport, completed arrival card, return ticket, and accommodation details. Request a visa on arrival.
2. **Pay Visa Fee** — Pay the visa fee in cash (euros or CFA francs) at the immigration counter.
3. **Receive Visa Sticker** — Officer issues a visa sticker or stamp in your passport.
4. **Baggage Reclaim** — Collect luggage from the single belt (may take 30–45 minutes).
5. **Customs X-ray** — All luggage is X-rayed; officers focus on electronics, medicines, and currency.
6. **Exit Checkpoint** — Keep yellow fever certificate handy for possible spot checks.

## Documents checklist

- **Valid passport** (Identity): Must be valid for at least 6 months.
- **Return/onward ticket** (Travel): Proof of onward or return travel.
- **Accommodation proof** (Supporting): Address of first night's lodging.
- **Yellow fever vaccination certificate** (Supporting): Required for travelers aged 9 months and older.
- **Passport-size photos** (Identity, optional): May be requested for visa on arrival.
- **Visa fee (cash)** (Financial): Bring euros or CFA francs; card readers often fail.

## Proof of funds

- Cash

Carry sufficient euros or CFA francs for the visa fee.

## Good to know

- Entry requirements can change at any time; verify with official sources before traveling.
- Queue times can be long; budget at least 90 minutes for arrival.
- Card readers often fail; carry cash in euros or CFA francs.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Passport not valid for at least 6 months** — Ensure passport validity exceeds 6 months from entry date.
- **Missing return ticket** — Have a printed onward or return ticket ready.
- **No yellow fever vaccination certificate** — Obtain International Certificate of Vaccination before travel.
- **Insufficient funds** — Carry enough cash to pay the visa fee and show proof of funds if asked.

## FAQs

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

Citizens of Syria can get a visa on arrival in Guinea-Bissau. Visa type: Visa on Arrival · Tourist.

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

Up to 90 days.

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

Valid passport; Return/onward ticket; Accommodation proof; Yellow fever vaccination certificate; Visa fee (cash); Passport-size photos.

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

At least 6 months.

## Sources

- Guinea-Bissau Visa & Entry Requirements (2026) (thingstodoinguineabissau.com, third-party site)
- Bissau Visa & Entry Requirements (2026) (thingstodoinbissau.com, third-party site)
- Guinea-Bissau Visa Requirements for American citizens in 2026 (visarequirements.info, third-party site)

## More

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