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Guinea Bissau Visa for France Citizens 2026

Visa on Arrival

French citizens can obtain a visa on arrival at Bissau's Osvaldo Vieira International Airport for around 50 US dollars, valid for a short tourist stay.

Guide last updated September 22, 2026. Always verify with official sources before travel.

What you need

  • Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond your arrival date, with at least 2 blank pages
  • Two passport-sized photos for the on-arrival application
  • Yellow fever vaccination certificate — mandatory for entry
  • Proof of accommodation (hotel booking or host address)
  • Proof of onward or return travel
  • Cash in US dollars or euros to pay the fee, as card payment is often unavailable at the airport counter
  • Biometrics (photo and fingerprints) taken at the visa-on-arrival desk

Visa types

  • Tourist visa on arrival: single entry, valid for a stay of up to 30 days, fee approx 50 US dollars
  • Business visa on arrival: similar validity, requires a business invitation letter, fee approx 60 to 70 US dollars
  • Longer stays or multiple entries require pre-arranging a visa through the Guinea-Bissau embassy or a local sponsor before travel

Visa on arrival

  • Available at Osvaldo Vieira International Airport in Bissau for travelers arriving by air
  • Present your passport, photos, yellow fever certificate, and accommodation proof at the immigration desk
  • Pay the fee in cash (US dollars or euros preferred); queues can be slow, so arrive prepared for a wait
  • Processing at the airport typically takes 15 to 45 minutes depending on how busy the desk is
  • Land border crossings may have more limited visa-on-arrival availability — confirm before overland travel

Fees & processing time

  • Tourist visa on arrival: approx 50 US dollars, payable in cash
  • Business visa on arrival: approx 60 to 70 US dollars
  • No advance service fee since there is no online application
  • Processing at the airport: 15 to 45 minutes
  • No express option — all visa-on-arrival processing follows the same queue

Tips for France travelers

  • Carry exact or close-to-exact cash in US dollars or euros, since change may not always be available
  • Get the yellow fever vaccination at least 10 days before travel — it is strictly checked on arrival
  • Bring extra passport photos in case the airport desk runs short of its own supply
  • Direct flights from France are rare; most routes connect through Lisbon or Dakar
  • Visa extensions inside the country are handled by the Direcao Geral de Migracao e Fronteiras in Bissau

Official links & resources

Always confirm requirements with government or embassy sources before applying.

This guide is for information only. Visa policies change without notice. Travel Visa Stack is not an immigration authority. Always verify with official government or embassy sources before making travel plans.