Guinea-Bissau​‍​‌‍​‍‌​‍​‌‍​‍‌ Travel Requirements for Indian Citizens

Passport Issuing Country

India

Country of Residence

India

Visiting Country

Guinea-Bissau

Visa Required

yes

Visa On Arrival

yes

Visa Type

Tourist

Fees

8500

Processing time

3-5 working days

Stay period

30 Days

Validity

90 days

An Indian national traveling to the Guinea-Bissau in 2025 must be in possession of a visa in advance. In the case of New Delhi passport holders, Visa on Arrival (VoA) as well as e-Visa options are available on the Guinea-Bissau side, thus making it possible to have short-term visits of tourism, business or transit.

 

  • A valid Indian passport with at least six months’ validity beyond the entry date.
  • Filled out visa application form (online or on arrival).
  • Recent passport-sized photographs that meet visa requirements.
  • Flight tickets for the return or onward journey (confirmed).
  • Accommodation proof (hotel booking or invitation letter).
  • Proof of having enough funds to finance the stay.
  • Certificate of immunization against yellow fever.
  • Visa fee remittance or a letter of authority for VoA.
  • The traveler should think about his or her journey well enough in advance in order to avoid delays when applying for a VoA that requires authorization in advance.
  • The term of the visa may range from an individual one for 30 days to several entries for up to one year for certain classes of visa.
  • For those who decide to extend their visa period, it is still possible through the local immigration offices.
  • Persons who overstay or/and provide falsified information risk incurring fines and being denied access to their destination.

Are Indians entitled to enter the West-African country without a visa?

The answer is no, however, getting an e-visa or a visa on arrival post-authorisation is relatively easy for Indians.

What are the essential documents needed for a Visa on Arrival?

Those documents include valid passport, consent letter, visa application form, photos, Yellow Fever certificate, return tickets, lodging particulars, and the visa fee.

How long is the Visa valid in Guinea-Bissau?

Generally, single-entry issued visas allow 30 days stay, while multi-entry visas and long duration stays are possible by request.

What is the typical length of time required for processing the e-Visa?

About 3 workdays from the submission date, but submitting early is preferred.

Can the PoA be denied if a prior authorization has been granted?

Yes, it is made by the immigration officers at the points of entry that a prior authorization must be proved for final approval albeit, there can be a denial of a Visa on Arrival even with a prior authorization.

Is it necessary for a Yellow Fever cert to be produced?

Yes, it is compulsory for all tourists.

 

  • The India passport holder is permitted to submit an online application for an E-Visa which normally undergoes a 3-day processing period. Alternatively, he or she can get a Visa on Arrival subject to having a pre-approved authorization letter from the immigration department of Guinea-Bissau.
  • The Visa on Arrival facility is available at Osvaldo Vieira International Airport as well as other points of entry that have been designated for this purpose.
  • The travel document should be valid for at least six months and have two un-stamped pages for the visa grant.
  • The filling of an online form, the uploading of the accompanying documents, the payment of the required fees and the issuance of an approval letter in the form of an email address the e-Visa transaction.
  • The traveler should think about his or her journey well enough in advance in order to avoid delays when applying for a VoA that requires authorization in advance.
  • The term of the visa may range from an individual one for 30 days to several entries for up to one year for certain classes of visa.
  • For those who decide to extend their visa period, it is still possible through the local immigration offices.
  • Persons who overstay or/and provide falsified information risk incurring fines and being denied access to their destination.

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