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- Capital
- Bissau (OXB)
- Dialing Code
- +245
- Time Zone
- No UTC / GMT offset
- Language
- Portuguese
- Best Time to Go
- Late November – February
- Currency
- West African CFA Franc (XOF)
Travel Tips
- Medical facilities are very limited. It is advisable to carry basic medical supplies
- Bottled water recommended. All water should be regarded as being potentially contaminated. Milk is unpasteurised
Last updated 30 September 2026
Visa Guide
Public Holidays
2026
January: 1, 20
March: 20
April: 5
May: 1, 27
September: 24
December: 25
Visa Requirements
Visas are required by South African passport holders
- 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
Visa Cost
Short Stay Visa: EUR 61.45
Transaction Fee: EUR 2.50
Entry Requirements
- Proof of onward travel
- Print-out of e-visa
- Proof of sufficient funds
Health / Vaccinations
Compulsory:
Yellow Fever
Recommended Travel Vaccines:
Hepatitis A & B, Meningitis, Rabies, Typhoid, Tetanus, Polio
Malaria Risk
South African Representative Abroad
South African Embassy
Avenue Amilcar Cabral (Opposite UDIB building), Bissau
Telephone: +245 966 407 120
Website: dirco.gov.za/guinea-bissau/