Guinea Bissau visa requirements for Ethiopians

Travel and visa requirements

Guinea-Bissauan Visa is not required for Ethiopians

Stay Duration: 90 days

Entry Requirements

  • Ethiopia citizens visiting Guinea-Bissau are granted visa on arrival and they can stay there for up to 90 days. 
  • Visitors are required to possess a passport with a validity of at least another 90 days from the date of arrival.
  • Visitors must provide at least one blank page of their passports for visa stamps.
  • Facilities for Electronic visa is also available for Mauritius passport holders.
  • To bring in pets, visitors should obtain a veterinarian certificate.
  • There are no restrictions on possessing local or foreign currencies at entry or exit.
  • Visitors are not required to pay any airport tax upon their departure from the airport.
  • Tourists are required to have a return or onward ticket and proof of enough funds to spend during their stay.
  • In Guinea-Bissau, the power plugs and sockets are of type C. The standard voltage is 220 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz.
  • Guinea-Bissau currently uses the Greenwich Mean Time zone (GMT) which places Ethiopia 3 hours ahead of Guinea-Bissau.
  • The estimated flight time from Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Guinea-Bissau is 7 hours, 49 minutes.
  • Transport in Guinea-Bissau is made mainly by water, the road transport system is only secondary because roadways are unpaved.
  • Guinea-Bissau adopts West African CFA franc also known as a peso.
  • The official language of Guinea-Bissau is Portuguese which is widely spoken by 91% of the population. 
  • A typical Guinean dish consists of rice and fish, which are abundant and relatively cheap throughout the country. Plates that contain beef, chicken, pork, and goat meat are also on hand, often served or seasoned with different kinds of sauces, (peanut is common), palm oil and vegetables.
  • Guinea-Bissau is a tropical country on West Africa’s Atlantic coast that’s known for national parks and wildlife.
  • Islam is the most popular religion in Guinea-Bissau with Muslims accounting for 45% of the total population of the country. About 22% of the country's population are Christians while 31% adhere to the traditional African beliefs.

Frequently Asked Questions


Is it safe to travel to Guinea Bissau?

Violent crime is common in Guinea-Bissau. Aggressive vendors, panhandlers, and occasionally criminals target foreigners at the Bissau airport and other crowded areas, especially Bandim Market in the center of the capital.


What is the official language of Guinea Bissau?

The official and popular language of Guinea-Bissau is Portuguese.


When did Guinea Bissau become independent?

Portugal granted full independence to Guinea-Bissau on September 10, 1974, after 11 1/2 years of armed conflict. 


What is the capital city of Guinea Bissau?

Bissau is the capital city of Guinea-Bissau.