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Guinea Bissau Visa for United Kingdom Citizens 2026

Visa on Arrival

UK citizens can obtain a visa on arrival at Guinea-Bissau's main points of entry, though applying for an e-Visa or embassy visa in advance where available is recommended to avoid delays.

Guide last updated October 6, 2026. Always verify with official sources before travel.

What you need

  • UK passport valid for at least 6 months beyond your arrival date, with at least 2 blank pages
  • Completed arrival visa application form, available at the port of entry
  • Passport-style photo, ideally brought with you as on-site photo facilities are limited
  • Confirmed return or onward flight ticket
  • Proof of accommodation (hotel booking or host details)
  • Sufficient cash in euros or US dollars to pay the visa-on-arrival fee, as card payment facilities are unreliable
  • Yellow fever vaccination certificate is mandatory for entry
  • Fingerprints or photographs may be taken on arrival as part of the immigration check

Visa types

  • Tourist visa on arrival: single entry, typically valid for a short initial stay of around 30-90 days depending on current regulations, extendable locally
  • Business visa: requires an invitation letter from a local company or organisation, arranged where possible before travel
  • Embassy-issued visa: where no Guinea-Bissau diplomatic mission is convenient in London, some travellers arrange visas through a neighbouring country's Guinea-Bissau embassy instead of relying solely on arrival processing

Visa on arrival

  • Visas on arrival are issued at Osvaldo Vieira International Airport in Bissau and at land border crossings, subject to current rules which can change with little notice
  • Present your passport, photo, return ticket, accommodation details, and yellow fever certificate to the immigration desk
  • Pay the visa fee in cash, as electronic payment options are limited or unavailable
  • Processing at the airport is usually completed within the arrivals hall, though queues and informal delays can occur
  • Given the possibility of changing procedures, check with the nearest Guinea-Bissau embassy or a specialist visa agent shortly before travel to confirm the current process

Fees & processing time

  • Visa-on-arrival fee: typically in the range of EUR 50-100 (roughly GBP 45-85), payable in cash on arrival
  • No standard online processing time, since the visa is issued at the border, usually within the time it takes to clear immigration
  • Embassy-issued visas obtained in advance, where available, typically take several working days to a couple of weeks to process
  • No VFS or agency fee applies to the on-arrival route itself

Tips for United Kingdom travelers

  • Carry sufficient euros or US dollars in cash specifically for the visa fee, since card and local currency payment options are unreliable at the border
  • Bring your own passport photos rather than relying on on-site facilities
  • Keep your yellow fever certificate together with your passport, as it is checked before the visa is issued
  • Given Guinea-Bissau's limited consular presence in the UK, confirm current entry requirements with a specialist West Africa visa agent or the nearest Guinea-Bissau embassy abroad before departure
  • Allow extra time at the airport for visa processing on arrival, particularly on flights that land outside normal business hours

Official links & resources

Always confirm requirements with government or embassy sources before applying.

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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.