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

Citizens of Timor-Leste 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 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 border entry point** — Proceed to the visa on arrival counter at the airport or land border
2. **Complete visa application form** — Fill out the visa on arrival form provided at the counter
3. **Submit documents and pay fee** — Hand over passport, photos, form, and pay the visa fee in cash (local currency or USD)
4. **Receive visa sticker** — Visa is stamped into passport, usually valid for up to 30 days

## Documents checklist

- **Valid passport** (Identity): Must be valid for at least 6 months from date of entry
- **Passport-size photographs** (Identity): Two recent photos
- **Visa application form** (Supporting): Completed on arrival
- **Proof of onward/return ticket** (Travel): Confirmed ticket showing departure from Guinea-Bissau
- **Proof of sufficient funds** (Financial): Bank statement or cash
- **Yellow fever vaccination certificate** (Supporting): Required if arriving from an endemic country

## Proof of funds

- **Minimum balance:** Sufficient for intended stay
- bank statement
- cash

Amount not specified; must be demonstrable on arrival

## Good to know

- Visa on arrival may not be available at all border crossings; check in advance
- Fee amount and currency vary; have cash ready

## Common refusal reasons

- **Insufficient passport validity** — Ensure passport is valid for at least 6 months
- **Lack of onward ticket** — Have a confirmed return or onward ticket
- **Insufficient funds** — Carry proof of sufficient funds

## FAQs

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

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

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

Up to 30 days.

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

Valid passport; Passport-size photographs; Visa application form; Proof of onward/return ticket; Proof of sufficient funds; Yellow fever vaccination certificate.

### 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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