Guinea Bissau visa requirements for Eritreans

Travel and visa requirements

Guinea-Bissauan Visa is not required for Eritreans

Stay Duration: 90 days

Entry Requirements

  • Guinea-Bissau is a country in West Africa.
  • Eritrean citizens can get visa on arrival or e-visa for travelling to Guinea-Bissau as tourist. The maximum duration of stay is 90 days.
  • To gain entry to Guinea-Bissau, a passport valid for six months is required.
  • The vaccination needed for entry to Guinea-Bissau is the yellow fever vaccination.
  • Other travel documents required includes; passport and national ID card.
  • The currency being used in Guinea-Bissau is the West African CFA franc with the symbol 'Fr.'
  • The common language spoken is Portuguese.
  • The citizens of Guinea_Bissau practice diverse religions such as; Islamic, Christianity and Animist.
  • There is no currency restrictions on both the import and export of foreign currency.
  • There are free imports regulations and no restriction of exports in Guinea-Bissau.
  • Guinea-Bissau's climate is generally hot and humid.
  • It has it raining season from June to November.
  • The power plug type used in Guinea-Bissau is 220V, 50Hz with socket and plug Type C.
  • The airline carriers operating in Guinea-Bissau includes; Ethiopian Airlines, TAP Air Portugal,Royal Air Maroc, ASKY Airlines.
  • The flight distance from Eritrea to Guinea-Bissau is 6.6 hours.
  • The time difference between Eritrea and Guinea-Bissau is 3 hours.
  • The tourist attraction centers in Guinea-Bissau includes; The National park in Ilha de Orango, Nature Reserve in Buba, Artissal, Bubaque Museum and many more.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is Guinea different from Guinea-Bissau?

Guinea was colonized by France while Guinea-Bissau was colonized by Portugal. Bissau, the capital of the "Portuguese Guinea" was added to the country's name in order to prevent confusion with the "French Guinea."

What are the natural resources found in Guinea-Bissau?

The natural resources found in Guinea-Bissau includes; fish, timber, phosphates, bauxite, clay, granite, limestone.

What is the cause of poverty in Guinea-Bissau?

The major cause of poverty in Guinea-Bissau is the political and economic instability the people of the country are experiencing due to unsuccessful governance.

What time of the year can I travel to Guinea-Bissau?

November to April is the best time to visit Guinea-Bissau, when the weather is warm, humid but dry.