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You need a visa for Guinea-Bissau if you have a French Guianese passport

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

Travelling to Guinea-Bissau Visa required

Frequently asked questions

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

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What Guinea-Bissau 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 2 blank pages
  • Yellow fever vaccination certificate required
  • Passport photo 35x45mm, white background
  • Hotel booking or invitation letter
  • Return flight or onward travel itinerary
  • Proof of sufficient funds for your stay

Entry requirements for French Guianese travellers

These rules apply specifically to French Guianese passport holders entering Guinea-Bissau as tourists. Each one links to the official source where available.

  • Recommended

    Recommended vaccinations for Guinea-Bissau

    Travelers should consider: -Hepatitis A and Hepatitis B vaccines; -Typhoid vaccine for visits to smaller cities or rural areas; -Meningococcal vaccine for areas that are part of the meningitis belt during the dry season; -Routine vaccines including Polio and Measles. Additional vaccine recommendations may apply. Consult your healthcare provider and check the source for details.

    CDC - Guinea-Bissau Last checked 2026-08-05
  • Not required

    Proof of COVID-19 vaccination is not required for Guinea-Bissau

    Travelers don’t need proof of COVID-19 vaccination before traveling to Guinea-Bissau.

    Last checked 2026-08-05
  • Not required

    Proof of pre-departure COVID-19 test is not required

    Travelers don’t need a COVID-19 test before traveling to Guinea-Bissau.

    Last checked 2026-08-05

A look at Guinea-Bissau

  • Traditional thatched-roof huts on a pristine beach in the Bijagos Archipelago with palm trees and turquoise waters
    Bijagos Archipelago — UNESCO Biosphere Reserve and pristine island paradise
  • Hippos in the Orango Islands National Park surrounded by mangroves in Guinea-Bissau
    Orango Islands — Home to unique saltwater hippos and diverse wildlife
  • Traditional masked dancers performing at a cultural festival in Guinea-Bissau wearing colorful costumes
    Cultural Heritage — Experience vibrant traditions and ceremonies
  • Colonial Portuguese architecture in the historic center of Bissau with palm-lined streets
    Bissau — The capital city blending colonial heritage with African vibrancy

Guinea-Bissau visa requirements by passport

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