Guinea-Bissau visa from the UK

Do British citizens need a Guinea-Bissau visa?

British passport holders need a visa to visit Guinea-Bissau, applied for before you travel.

Guinea-Bissau visa for other passport holders

UK residents on other passports also need to apply in advance. The process has changed several times, so we confirm the current route for your trip before applying.

Before you travel to Guinea-Bissau

Read the UK government travel advice for Guinea-Bissau, and check whether you need a yellow fever vaccination certificate. Have your invitation or hotel booking and return flight ready.

Guinea-Bissau visa help from Manchester

We're based in Manchester city centre and handle Guinea-Bissau visa applications for travellers across the UK, entirely online. We check the current rules for your nationality, complete your application and keep you updated until it's approved. Before you travel, read the UK government's foreign travel advice for Guinea-Bissau.

Before you travel to Guinea-Bissau

Check the UK government’s travel advice for Guinea-Bissau before you book, and again shortly before you go. It covers safety, local laws, health risks and the latest entry rules.

• Passport: most countries expect it to be valid for at least six months after you arrive, with blank pages for stamps. If yours is close to expiry, renew it first.
• Health: check the NHS fitfortravel website for Guinea-Bissau at least eight weeks before you travel, in case you need vaccinations or malaria tablets. Some countries ask for a yellow fever certificate if you’ve recently been somewhere with yellow fever.
• Insurance: take out travel insurance that covers medical treatment and getting you home, and check it’s valid for Guinea-Bissau.
• Bookings: carry copies of your return ticket and accommodation, as border officers can ask to see them.

We go through the entry requirements for your passport when we prepare your application, so you know exactly what to carry.