Guinea Bissau visa requirements for Gambians

Travel and visa requirements

Guinea-Bissauan Visa is not required for Gambians

Stay Duration: 90 days

Entry Requirements

  • Gambia citizens visiting Guinea-Bissau are not required to apply for a visa 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 entry stamps.
  • 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) hence, there is no time difference between Gambia and Guinea-Bissau.
  • The estimated flight time from Banjul, the Gambia to Guinea-Bissau is 48 minutes.
  • Transport in Guinea-Bissau is made mainly by water, road transport system is only secondary because roadways are unpaved.
  • Guinea-Bissau adopts the 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 Guinea-Bissau safe to visit?

There is very little tourism in Guinea-Bissau, and as a result, the criminal tactics typically aimed at tourists are absent. Nightlife is generally safe but keep your wits about you as you would anywhere else.

Can I extend my stay in Guinea-Bissau?

Yes, it is extremely easy to extend your length of stay while in Guinea-Guinea. You only have to make an application for extension through the Customs Department in the Country.

How populous is Guinea-Bissau?

The population of Guinea-Bissau is estimated at 1,920,922 people equivalent to 0.02% of the total world population and ranking as number 150 in the list of countries (and dependencies) by population.