Guinea Bissau visa requirements for Ghanaians
Travel and visa requirements
Guinea-Bissauan Visa is not required for Ghanaians
Stay Duration: 90 days
Entry Requirements
- Ghanaian passport holders can stay in Guinea Bissau visa-free for a duration of 90 days.
- Your passport must be valid at the time of your entry into the country and with one blank page.
- Intending visitors can stay on a tourist or business visa.
- You can apply for an extension of your visa, 45-day visa extensions cost around CFA 4000 and are ready the same day if you apply early.
- Live flora and fauna can't be exported out of the country.
- A valid passport and proof of return and onward ticket are required before entry into Guinea Bissau.
- There are no currency restrictions for entering and exiting the country.
- Ghanaians visiting Guinea Bissau must check for hepatitis A, typhoid fever, polio, and yellow fever, as well as medications for malaria prophylaxis and travelers' diarrhea vaccines.
- Direct flights are available from the Kotoka International Airport Accra, Ghana to Guinea Bissau. The estimated flight time is from 2 - 3 hours long.
- 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.
- In Guinea Bissau, the power plugs and sockets are of type C and the standard voltage is 220V and the standard frequency is 50Hz.
- Because the time zone currently used in Guinea Bissau is Greenwich Mean Time (GMT), there is no time difference between Ghana and Guinea Bissau.
- Portuguese is spoken by about 91% of the population making it the official language of Guinea Bissau. However, French is also taught in schools.
- Guinea Bissau taxis and car rental taxis are available for movement in the country but the Toca Toca and the minibusses are the major means of transportation in Guinea Bissau.
- Guinea Bissau is generally hot and humid. It has a monsoonal-type rainy season (June to November) with southwesterly wind and a dry season (December to May).
- Portuguese is spoken by about 91% of the population making it the official language of Guinea Bissau. However, French is also taught in schools.
- Visitors usually pick up common Portuguese phrases to help them navigate communication in rural places.
- Visitors are advised to be careful when carrying out monetary transactions in Guinea Bissau, from currency changes to relatively expensive purchases.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you need a visa to visit Guinea Bissau?
No visa is required for Ghanaian passport holders to visit Guinea Bissau. A passport with at least six months' validity and two blank pages is required for stamps on arrival and departure from Guinea-Bissau.
Is Guinea Bissau safe to travel to?
While Guinea Bissau is safe to visit, criminals often target foreigners at the Bissau airport and other crowded areas, especially Bandim Market in the center of the capital.
What's the official language spoken in Guinea Bissau?
The official language of Guinea-Bissau is Portuguese. Portuguese is spoken by 91% of the population. French is also learned in schools, as Guinea-Bissau is surrounded by French-speaking countries and is a full member of the Francophonie as well as the CPLP.
What religion is practiced in Guinea-Bissau?
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.