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Guinea Bissau Visa for Kenya Citizens 2026

Visa on Arrival

Kenyan citizens can obtain a visa on arrival for Guinea-Bissau at Osvaldo Vieira International Airport — fee approximately USD 30-50 payable in cash, processed at the airport counter.

Guide last updated September 24, 2026. Always verify with official sources before travel.

What you need

  • Passport valid at least 6 months beyond your stay
  • Return or onward ticket
  • Yellow fever vaccination certificate — mandatory
  • Proof of accommodation
  • Proof of sufficient funds
  • Passport photo for the arrival form
  • Visa fee payable in cash (USD or EUR) at the airport

Visa types

  • Visa on Arrival — Tourist: single entry, typically valid up to 30-90 days at the immigration officer's discretion
  • Visa on Arrival — Business: requires an invitation letter from the host company

Visa on arrival

  • Available at Osvaldo Vieira International Airport in Bissau, the main entry point
  • On arrival, present your passport, yellow fever certificate, return ticket, and a completed arrival form to immigration
  • The fee is payable in cash, approximately USD 30-50 or the EUR equivalent
  • Processing at the airport counter typically takes 15-30 minutes
  • Land border crossings have inconsistent visa-on-arrival availability — arriving by air is recommended

Fees & processing time

  • Visa-on-arrival fee: approximately USD 30-50, cash only (USD or EUR accepted)
  • No advance processing time, since the visa is issued at the airport
  • Allow an extra 15-30 minutes at the immigration counter on arrival

Tips for Kenya travelers

  • Carry exact cash in USD or EUR, since card payments are rarely available at the counter
  • Ensure your yellow fever certificate is valid and clearly presented — strictly enforced
  • Arrive with printed accommodation details to speed up processing
  • Extensions are handled at the Direcção Geral de Migração 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.