Country guide
Guinea Bissau
Visa
Visa required
Vaccinations
Required
Currency
West African CFA Franc (XOF)
Time zones
No UTC / GMT offset (2 hours behind South Africa)
Dialing code
+245
Best time to go
Late November – February
Drinking water
Bottled water recommended.
Travel tips
Medical facilities are very limited. It is advisable to carry basic medical supplies.
Visa guide
Entry requirements
- Proof of onward travel
- Print-out of e-visa
- Proof of sufficient funds
Visa requirements
Visa application and payment is to be done online: www.rgb-visa.com
Your passport must have validity for 6 months beyond departure from Guinea Bissau.
Visa validity
Single Entry: 30 to 90 days.
SA representative
SA Embassy
Avenue Amilcar Cabral (Opposite UDIB building), Bissau
Tel: +245 6678910
E-mail: bissau@dirco.gov.za
[Web](https//dirco1.azurewebsites.net/guinea-bissau/)
Health / vaccinations
Compulsory: Yellow Fever
Recommended Travel Vaccines: Hepatitis A & B, Meningitis, Rabies, Typhoid, Tetanus, PolioMalaria Risk
Public holidays
2026: Jan 1, 20; Mar 20; Apr 5; May 1, 27; Sep 24; Dec 25