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Guinea Bissau Visa for Zambia Citizens 2026

Visa on Arrival

Zambian citizens can obtain a visa on arrival at Guinea-Bissau's main airport or land borders; the fee is approximately USD 30-50 and is processed within an hour on arrival.

Guide last updated September 27, 2026. Always verify with official sources before travel.

What you need

  • Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond arrival
  • Passport-size photo
  • Proof of accommodation or invitation letter
  • Return or onward ticket
  • Yellow fever vaccination certificate - mandatory
  • Proof of sufficient funds for the stay
  • Biometrics (photo and possibly fingerprints) captured at the visa-on-arrival desk

Visa types

  • Tourist visa on arrival: single entry, typically 30 days, extendable in-country
  • Business visa on arrival: single entry, requires supporting invitation documentation
  • Ordinary sticker visa: obtainable in advance from a Guinea-Bissau embassy where available, for travelers who prefer not to rely on the on-arrival option

Visa on arrival

  • Available at Osvaldo Vieira International Airport, Bissau, and select land border posts
  • Complete the visa application form at the immigration desk
  • Present your passport, photo, and yellow fever certificate
  • Pay the fee (cash, typically in West African CFA francs or USD)
  • Visa is stamped after a short review, usually within an hour

Fees & processing time

  • Visa on arrival fee: approximately USD 30-50 equivalent (payable in CFA francs or USD cash)
  • Processing at the airport/border desk: typically 30-60 minutes
  • No formal express option since it's already an on-the-spot service

Tips for Zambia travelers

  • Carry small denominations of USD or CFA francs, since change may not always be available at the border
  • Bring your yellow fever certificate physically - checked closely on arrival
  • Since Guinea-Bissau has very limited diplomatic presence for Zambia, plan for connections via Dakar, Lisbon, or another regional hub, and check those transit points' own visa rules
  • Extensions of stay can be requested at the Direcao Geral de Fronteiras e Estrangeiros in Bissau before the initial visa expires

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.