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You need a visa for French Southern Territories if you have a Bissau-Guinean passport

These visas exist for French Southern Territories, but they cannot be applied for online with Bissau-Guinean nationality. Tell us about your trip and we will come back with the options and a price.

Travelling to French Southern Territories Visa required

Frequently asked questions

Yes. Bissau-Guinean citizens need a visa for French Southern Territories. It is not available online — the application goes through an embassy or consulate.

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What French Southern Territories may ask for

Not every traveller is asked for all of these. A valid passport is checked every time; the rest is a spot check at the border, and some items belong to a visa application rather than the crossing itself.

  • Passport valid 6+ months with French visa if required
  • TAAF special access permit from administration
  • Medical fitness certificate for polar conditions
  • Approved expedition insurance with evacuation coverage
  • Proof of expedition funding and institutional backing
  • Institutional authorization letter from research body

A look at French Southern Territories

  • Large colony of king penguins on Kerguelen Islands with glacial mountains in background
    Kerguelen Islands — Home to massive king penguin colonies and unique wildlife
  • Port-aux-Français research station on Kerguelen with buildings and scientific equipment
    Port-aux-Français — The main research station on Kerguelen Islands
  • Southern elephant seal resting on beach in Crozet Islands with dramatic coastal cliffs
    Crozet Islands — Critical breeding ground for elephant seals and seabirds
  • Marion Dufresne supply vessel navigating through sub-Antarctic waters near Kerguelen
    Marion Dufresne — The only transport link to the French Southern Territories

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