Visa Process Guide for Guinea-Bissau

Visa Process for Guinea-Bissau

Visa Types

• Tourist Visa: For leisure travel, valid for up to 30 days.
• Business Visa: For business purposes, valid for up to 30 days.
• Work Visa: For employment in Guinea-Bissau, valid for the duration of the employment contract.
• Student Visa: For studies in Guinea-Bissau, valid for the duration of the study program.
• Diplomatic Visa: For diplomats and government officials, valid for the duration of their assignment.

Required Documents

• Completed visa application form
• Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond the intended period of stay
• Two passport-sized photographs
• Proof of sufficient funds for the duration of the stay
• Proof of onward travel (e.g., flight ticket)
• Letter of invitation from a sponsor in Guinea-Bissau (for business and work visas)
• Letter of acceptance from an educational institution in Guinea-Bissau (for student visas)
• Diplomatic note (for diplomatic visas)

Application Procedures

• Online Application: For tourist visas only, you can apply online through the website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Guinea-Bissau: https://www.mae.gv.gn/
• Embassy Application: For all other visa types, you must apply in person at the Embassy or Consulate of Guinea-Bissau in your country of residence.

Fees

• Tourist Visa: €50
• Business Visa: €75
• Work Visa: €100
• Student Visa: €50
• Diplomatic Visa: Free

Timelines

• Online Application: Processing time is usually within 7-10 business days.
• Embassy Application: Processing time varies depending on the visa type and workload of the embassy. Allow at least 4-6 weeks for processing.

Additional Notes

• Visas can be extended in Guinea-Bissau for an additional 30 days.
• Multiple-entry visas are available upon request.
• Yellow fever vaccination is required for entry into Guinea-Bissau.
• It is advisable to check with the Embassy of Guinea-Bissau in your country for the most up-to-date information on visa requirements and procedures.