Guinea Bissau visa requirements for Cambodians

Travel and visa requirements

Guinea-Bissauan Visa is not required for Cambodians

Stay Duration: 90 days

Entry Requirements

  • Cambodia nationals can travel to Guinea-Bissau for a period of 90 days by applying for an e-visa.
  • Cambodians can also gain entry into Guinea-Bissau by obtaining a visa on arrival, which is also online in a form of pre-enrolment and at one of the Guinea-Bissau diplomatic missions.
  • Prospective visitors travelling to Guinea-Bissau are required to have a passport valid for a minimum of 6 months from the date of arrival in Guinea-Bissau. The passport should have at least two blank pages for visa stamping.
  • Currency restriction for both local and foreign currencies is set at  XOF 2,000,000 or equivalent in cash; any amount exceeding that amount must be declared on arrival.
  • Visitors from Cambodia are to present a financial statement as evidence of sufficient funds to spend during their stay in Guinea-Bissau, as well as an onward or return ticket.
  • Travellers from Cambodia visiting Guinea-Bissau with pets must have a veterinarian certificate.
  • Tourists are expected to have proof of yellow fever vaccination before travelling to Guinea-Bissau.
  • Prospective visitors can get to Guinea-Bissau from any international airport in Cambodia. These international airports can be found in Phnom Penh and Siem reap.
  • Thai AirAsia, Bangkok Airways, THAI, Malindo Air, Air India and Bangkok Airways are some of the carriers that fly from Cambodia to Guinea-Bissau.
  • The estimated flight duration from Phnom Penh to Bissau, Guinea-Bissau is 6 hours, 50 minutes, and from Siem reap, it is 6 hours, 40 minutes.
  • Guinea-Bissau is generally hot and humid, with a rainy season that lasts from mid-May to mid-November and a cooler dry season occupying the rest of the year.
  • The best time to visit Guinea Bissau is during the months of December and January, which have the lowest temperature, and it does not rain.
  • The official currency used in Guinea-Bissau is the West African CFA franc. This currency is also used by its neighbours in Senegal, Burkina Faso, Benin, Togo, Mali, Niger and Côte d'Ivoire. Visitors can exchange their foreign currency at various banks and exchange outlets in the country.
  • The official language in Guinea-Bissau is Portuguese. French is also widely spoken since it is surrounded by Francophone countries.
  • On average, tourists spend about $50 on expenses per day in Guinea-Bissau.
  • Intending visitors who are regarded as person-non-grata by the Government of Guinea-Bissau will not be allowed entry.
  • Guinea-Bissau uses the Greenwich Mean Time (GMT). Cambodia is seven hours ahead of Guinea-Bissau.
  • Islam is the most popular religion in Guinea-Bissau, with Muslims accounting for about 45% of the total population of the country. About 31% adhere to traditional African beliefs, while 22% of the country's population are Christians.
  • Movement in Guinea-Bissau is possible with taxis, car rental, trains, riverboats and ferries.
  • The power and socket plug used in Guinea-Bissau are of Type C. The standard voltage is 220 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz.
  • Visitors are expected to be courteous and conscious of existing rules and customs as they go about their tourism-related activities.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a visa to visit Guinea Bissau?

Visitors from Cambodia can travel to Guinea Bissau for a duration of 90 days by applying for an electronic visa and well as obtaining a visa on arrival at any international in Guinea Bissau.

Is Guinea Bissau safe to visit?

Guinea-Bissau is not completely safe. Violent crimes such as armed robberies and muggings are quite prevalent in the country. Tourists are to remain cautious throughout their stay in the country.

What is the main religion in Guinea Bissau?

Islam is the most prominent religion in Guinea-Bissau, with Muslims accounting for about 45% of the total population of the country. About 31% adhere to traditional African beliefs, while 22% of the country's population are Christians.

When is the best time of the year to visit Guinea Bissau?

The best time to travel to Guinea-Bissau is from November to April, which is the country's dry season when the weather is warm, and the roads are accessible.