How Indian passport holders get a visa for Guinea-Bissau: visa type, government fee, processing time, maximum stay, the documents required and where to apply. Government-sourced — always verify on the official site before you travel.
Quick facts
- Visa type: Visa on arrival at Osvaldo Vieira International Airport
- Government fee: USD 85 (~₹7,000) cash payable on arrival, USD preferred.
- Processing time: Granted on arrival in ~15-30 minutes at the immigration counter.
- Maximum stay: 30-90 days per entry (officer's discretion).
- Interview: Not required
- Ease for Indian travellers: 70/100
Documents you'll need
- Passport valid 6+ months from arrival, 2 blank pages
- Two recent passport-size photographs
- Confirmed return / onward ticket
- Hotel bookings or accommodation details
- Yellow fever vaccination certificate (mandatory)
- USD 85 in cash for the VOA fee
- Proof of funds for the stay
How & where to apply
Visa-on-arrival at Osvaldo Vieira International Airport (OXB) in Bissau. Bring USD cash. While VOA is available, authorities recommend obtaining pre-approval before travel for smoother processing. Guinea-Bissau VOA info
Transit & connections
Airside transit through Bissau (OXB) for non-Guinea-Bissau destinations does not require entry.
How Guinea-Bissau compares in Africa
With an ease score of 70/100 this is one of the smoother applications for Indians. Indians can get a Guinea-Bissau visa on arrival — but check the entry-port and cash/fee conditions below before flying.
| Country | Visa type | Government fee | Processing |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇬🇼 Guinea-Bissau | Visa on arrival at Osvaldo Vieira International Airport | USD 85 (~₹7,000) cash payable on arrival, USD preferred. | Granted on arrival in ~15-30 minutes at the immigration counter. |
| 🇲🇺 Mauritius | Visa-free — 60 days on arrival | No visa fee. MauPass digital declaration is free. | Stamp issued at SSR International Airport on arrival |
| 🇸🇨 Seychelles | Visa-free — Travel Authorisation required online | Standard: €10 (≈ ₹950) processed in 24h. Premium: €30 (≈ ₹2,850) processed in 6h. | Standard 24 hours, Premium 6 hours |
| 🇰🇪 Kenya | eTA — Electronic Travel Authorisation online | USD 30 + USD 2 service fee = USD 32 (≈ ₹2,700) | Usually within 3 working days |
| 🇪🇬 Egypt | eVisa — apply online before travel | USD 25 single-entry / USD 60 multiple-entry (≈ ₹2,100 / ₹5,000) | Usually 3–7 working days |
| 🇹🇿 Tanzania | eVisa — apply online before travel | USD 50 single-entry (90 days) / USD 100 multiple-entry (12 months) — ≈ ₹4,200 / ₹8,400 | Usually 2–5 working days; apply at least 10 days before travel |
| 🇪🇹 Ethiopia | eVisa — apply online before travel | USD 62 (30 days single-entry) / USD 152 (90 days single-entry) — ≈ ₹5,200 / ₹12,800 | Standard 3 working days; same-day option available at higher fee |
Fees and processing times are indicative and change with exchange rates and season — always confirm on each country's official source before applying.
Good to know
Bring exact USD cash for the VOA fee. Yellow fever certificate is MANDATORY. Very limited Indian tourism — most visitors are NGO or business. Researched May 2026. Visa rules change often — confirm on the official government source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Visa_policy_of_Guinea-Bissau
Frequently asked questions
Do Indians need a visa for Guinea-Bissau?
Visa on arrival at Osvaldo Vieira International Airport. Bring exact USD cash for the VOA fee. Yellow fever certificate is MANDATORY. Very limited Indian tourism — most visitors are NGO or business. Researched May 2026.
What documents do Indians need for a Guinea-Bissau visa?
Passport valid 6+ months from arrival, 2 blank pages; Two recent passport-size photographs; Confirmed return / onward ticket; Hotel bookings or accommodation details; Yellow fever vaccination certificate (mandatory); USD 85 in cash for the VOA fee; Proof of funds for the stay
How long does a Guinea-Bissau visa take and what does it cost?
Processing: Granted on arrival in ~15-30 minutes at the immigration counter.. Government fee: USD 85 (~₹7,000) cash payable on arrival, USD preferred.. Maximum stay: 30-90 days per entry (officer's discretion)..
How do Indians apply for a Guinea-Bissau visa?
Visa-on-arrival at Osvaldo Vieira International Airport (OXB) in Bissau. Bring USD cash. While VOA is available, authorities recommend obtaining pre-approval before travel for smoother processing. Official source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Visa_policy_of_Guinea-Bissau
Is a Guinea-Bissau visa hard to get for Indian citizens?
With an ease score of 70/100 this is one of the smoother applications for Indians. No interview is normally required.
Can Indians get a Guinea-Bissau visa online or on arrival?
Indians can get a Guinea-Bissau visa on arrival — but check the entry-port and cash/fee conditions below before flying.
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