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Togo |
7 days |
Togo is a country of 7 million people known for being one of the major slave trade centres in historic times, for its French colonial history, an... |
- Citizens of Guinea-Bissau visiting Togo are not required to apply for a visa for a period of at least 7 days depending on the embassy’s decision.
- Citizens’ passports are required to be valid within the duration of stay.
- It is recommended that one blank page of passports must be made available for visa stamp.
- An international certificate of vaccination against Yellow Fever is required from citizens of Guinea-Bissau visiting Togo.
- All travellers are not required to pay any airport tax upon departing from the airport.
- The import of dogs and other domestic animals require a health certificate and certificate of vaccination against that is issued not more than 3 days.
- Intending citizens of Guinea-Bissau can travel to Togo through the only international airport in the country, the Osvaldo Vieira International Airport, located in Bissau.
- Local and foreign currencies beyond $10,000 equivalent are not allowed at exit and entry
- Togo is on the Greenwich Mean Time zone (GMT) hence, there is no time difference between Guinea-Bissau and Togo.
- The estimated flight time from Guinea-Bissau to Lome, Togo is 2 hours, 51 minutes.
- In Togo, the power plugs and sockets are of type C. The standard voltage is 220 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz.
- Togo is a country in West Africa bordered by Ghana to the west, Benin to the east and Burkina Faso to the north.
- The largest religious group in Togo consists of those with indigenous beliefs but there are significant Christian and Muslim minorities.
- While the official language is French, many other languages are widely spoken especially those in the Gbe family.
- Togo consists of lagoons with sandy beaches, a gently rolling savanna, hills, woodland plateau, marshes and mangroves.
- The climate of Togo is generally tropical with average temperatures ranging from 23 °C on the coast to about 30 °C in the northernmost region.
- Togo has two seasons of rain, the first is between April and July and the second between September and November.
- Togolese businesspeople inflate prices so as to make handsome profits. Visitors are advised to bargain for the lowest prices before buying any product.
- There are at least four parks and reserves in Togo some of which are Abdoulaye Faunal Reserve, Fazao Malfakassa National Park, Fosse Aux Lions National Park, Koutammouko and Kieran National Park.
- The most frequently observed animals in the parks are giraffes, cape buffalos, hyenas and lions and birds like storks, cranes and marabou.
- Togo top secular celebrations which include 1st of January "Fete Nationale" (meaning National Celebration in French) and 27th April Independence day is the major tourist attraction in the country.
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Senegal |
90 days |
Senegal is a country in West Africa, rich in culture and known to have taxis with goat or sheep hair tails. |
- Citizens of Guinea-Bissau visiting Senegal are needed to apply for a visa for a duration of stay up to 90 days.
- Citizens are required to provide a passport valid for the duration of stay upon arrival.
- Passports of citizens must have at least a page left for visa stamps.
- All visitors must have onward towards another country or return tickets to their home country.
- Visitors are expected to provide a certificate of Yellow Fever vaccination upon arrival.
- Pet animals are allowed to enter provided they have accompanied veterinary health certificate which is issued less than 48 hours before departure and a certificate of vaccination against Rabies.
- All visitors are not required to pay any airport tax upon departing from the airport.
- Intending citizens of Guinea-Bissau can travel to Senegal through the only international airport in the country, the Osvaldo Vieira International Airport, located in Bissau.
- There are no restrictions on monies taken in and out of the country.
- Visitors should hold proof of sufficient funds (especially in form of a recent bank statement) relative to your intended length of stay.
- Visitors are advised to confirm with your airline that boarding will be permitted without a visa before traveling to Senegal.
- In Senegal, the power plugs and sockets are of type C, D, E and K. The standard voltage is 230 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz.
- The estimated flight time from Guinea-Bissau to Dakar, Senegal is 1 hour.
- Senegal is on the Greenwich Mean Time zone (GMT) therefore, there is no time difference between Guinea-Bissau and Senegal.
- French is the official language, although many native languages are spoken and recognized in the country.
- Senegal has a tropical climate with pleasant heat throughout the year accompanied by well-defined dry and humid seasons that result from northeast winter winds and southwest summer winds.
- The dry season between December to April is dominated by hot, dry, harmattan wind. while Senegal's annual rainfall occurs between June and October.
- French is the official language while Wolof is considered as its lingua franca because it is widely spoken by a majority of its population.
- Senegal is a secular state but Islam is the predominant religion in the country with a Christian community that is made up of 4.1% of the population while a few people take up animist beliefs particularly in the southeastern region of the country.
- Because Senegal borders the Atlantic Ocean, fish is very important. Chicken, lamb, peas, eggs and beef are also used in Senegalese cooking, but not pork, due to the nation's largely Muslim population.
- Hospitality, in theory, is given such importance in Senegalese culture that it is widely considered to be part of the national identity.
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Ghana |
30 days |
Ghana has a population of some 25.5 million people. It is rich in gold, rich in cocoa and in Ghana, pregnant women eat clay! |
- Guinea-Bissau nationals intending to travel to Ghana are not required to apply for a visa for a stay up to 30 days.
- All visitors are required to have purchased return or onward tickets.
- Visitors aged 16 years old and more are allowed to freely import a moderate amount of tobacco, cigars, cigarettes, alcoholic drinks and wine, perfumes/eau de toilette but gifts are taxable.
- Due to the outbreak of swine flu, all types of pork and its products are not allowed to enter Ghana.
- Visitors are required to pay a Traveler Service Charge upon departing from the airport.
- Cats and dogs must be accompanied by a veterinary certificate of good health and a certificate of vaccination against Rabies issued in the home country.
- Pets are allowed to enter as visitor's luggage, as cargo, or in the cabin.
- A visitor's luggage should be cleared at the first airport of entry in Ghana.
- Visitors are allowed to possess local currency up to those amounts previously permitted to be exported out of the country so long as they are properly recorded in the passport or other travel documents.
- There are no restrictions on the possession of foreign currencies at departure provided the imported sums are declared upon arrival on the relevant currency declaration form.
- Ghana uses the Greenwich Mean Time zone (GMT) hence, there is no time difference between Guinea-Bissau and Ghana.
- The estimated flight time from Guinea-Bissau to Accra, Ghana is 2 hours, 42 minutes.
- Transport in Ghana is accomplished by road, rail, air and water.
- Ghana is a multilingual country with over eighty languages, English is recognised as the official language and lingua franca while Akan, of all the indigenous languages, is the most widely spoken.
- The climate of Ghana is tropical. The eastern coastal belt is warm and comparatively dry, the south-west corner of Ghana is hot and humid, and the north of Ghana is hot and dry.
- In Ghana, the power plugs and sockets are of type D and G. The standard voltage is 230 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz.
- Christianity is the largest religion in Ghana, with approximately 71.2% of Ghana's population being a member of various Christian denominations as of 2010 census.
- Ghana is historically famous for its gold - It was previously called the Gold Coast but Chocolate has now probably taken over as it is one of the key suppliers of Cocoa to the likes of Cadbury's.
- Ghana also has diamonds, oil and are large producers of many types of woods.
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Tunisia |
90 days |
Tunisia is known for being one of the world's premier areas of Olive cultivation, for its great beaches, and for being a popular location for some of... |
- Citizens of Guinea-Bissau visiting Tunisia are not required to obtain a visa for a stay duration of 90 days.
- Guinea-Bissau passports must have a 6 months validity after the date of arrival.
- The passport of citizens must have at least one blank page available for entry stamps.
- There is no certificate of vaccination needed to visit Tunisia.
- Visitors leaving the country are required to pay a departure tax of TND 45.
- To import pet animals, it is necessary to acquire an official health certificate six weeks before transportation.
- Import of cats and dogs requires an additional certificate of vaccination against Rabies issued not more than six months and not less than a month before arrival.
- There are no restrictions on importing foreign currencies but the export of foreign currencies is allowed up to the equivalent of TND 4000 per year and the possession of local currency (Tunisian Dinar (TND) at entry and exit is prohibited.
- Tunisia's climate is the Mediterranean in the north, with mild rainy winters and hot, dry summers. The south of the country is desert.
- Tunisia is bordered by Algeria to the west and southwest, Libya to the southeast, and the Mediterranean Sea to the north and east.
- Geographically, Tunisia contains the eastern end of the Atlas Mountains and the northern reaches of the Sahara desert the largest hot desert in the world.
- Among Tunisia's tourist attractions is its cosmopolitan capital city of Tunis, the ancient ruins of Carthage, the Muslim and Jewish quarters of Jerba, and coastal resorts outside of Monast. Some of the Mediterranean’s most spectacular beaches are to be found in Tunisia.
- Tunisia has 8 UNESCO world heritage sites one of which is the Ichkeul National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in the north of Tunisia.
- The Bardo National Museum is a museum located in the capital, Tunis and it is one of the most important museums of the Mediterranean basin and the second-largest on the African continent after the Egyptian Museum.
- Transportation within Tunisia is characterised by roadways, railways and air vehicles.
- Arabic is the official language and Tunisian Arabic known as Tounsi is the national, vernacular variety of Arabic and is used by the public. French also plays a major role in Tunisian society, despite having no official status.
- Shop signs, menus and road signs in Tunisia are generally written in both Arabic and French.
- The majority of Tunisia's population (around 98%) are Muslims while about 2% follow Christianity and Judaism or other religions.
- it is illegal to proselytize or engage in other activities that the Tunisian authorities could view as encouraging conversion to another faith.
- The estimated flight time from Guinea-Bissau to Tunisia is 4 hours, 47 minutes.
- Tunisia uses the Central European Standard Time zone in Tunisia (GMT+1) hence, Tunisia is 1 hour ahead of Guinea-Bissau.
- In Tunisia, the power plugs and sockets are of type C and E. The standard voltage is 230 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz.
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Nigeria |
90 days |
Nigeria is known for its 250 ethnic tribes, good music, and the best jollof rice in the world. |
- Gambia citizens visiting Nigeria are not required to apply for a visa for a stay of up to 90 days.
- Visitors are expected to leave at least a blank page on their passports to obtain entry stamps.
- Amendment pages at the back of the passport are not suitable for Nigeria visas.
- Evidence of sufficient funds to support stay in Nigeria with a recent bank statement must be provided.
- The estimated flight time from Guinea-Bissau to Lagos, Nigeria is 3 hours, 7 minutes and to Abuja, Nigeria is 3 hours, 46 minutes.
- Nigeria uses the West Africa Standard Time zone (GMT+1) hence, Nigeria is 1 hour ahead of Guinea-Bissau.
- A child (under 16) who is not traveling with both parents or a legal guardian must provide a notarized letter of consent signed by the non-accompanying parent(s) or guardian.
- Visitors must provide proof of travel arrangements including a computer-generated flight itinerary from the airline or travel agency or copy of airline tickets showing round trip travel to Nigeria and onward flight.
- There are no currency restrictions on entry and exit.
- Visitors are required to present a proof of Polio and Yellow Fever vaccination.
- Visitors cannot depart the country without presenting entry stamps to the immigration authorities.
- Transportation within Nigeria can be made through buses, minivans, taxis, rickshaws, trains and ferries.
- Nigeria has a varied landscape. The far south is defined by its tropical rain-forest climate, Coastal plains are found in both the southwest and the southeast. The Eastern part and a little portion of the North is made up of freshwater swamp and rain-forest while the rest of the North is made up of desert lands.
- Nigeria has a tropical climate with two seasons. A wet season from April through October and a dry season from November through March with June being the month with the highest amount of rainfall and degree of humidity.
- Nigeria is the most populous country in Africa and the seventh most populous country in the world.
- The country is viewed as a multinational state, as it is inhabited by 250 ethnic groups, of which the four largest are the Fulani, Hausa, Igbo and Yoruba.
- The official language of Nigeria is Nigerian English.
- Nigeria also has a wide array of unexploited mineral resources which include natural gas, coal, bauxite, tantalite, gold, tin, iron ore, limestone, niobium, lead and zinc.
- Nigeria is a religiously diverse society, with Christianity and Islam being the most widely professed religions.
- Tourism in Nigeria centres largely on events, due to the country's ample amount of ethnic groups, but also includes rain forests, savannah, waterfalls and other natural attractions.
- Nigeria's popular soups include Oha, Edikaikong, Egusi, Efo Riro, etc.
- Visitors can also attend festivals like Ojude Oba, Eyo Festival, New Yam festival, Argungu fishing festival and a host of others while in the country.
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Mauritius |
60 days |
Mauritius, officially known as the republic of Mauritius, is a volcanic Island located in the Indian ocean off the southeast of the continent Africa.... |
- Visitors from Guinea-Bissau can enter Mauritius by applying for a visa upon arrival for a duration of 60 days.
- The passport of Guinea-Bissau visitors must be valid within the duration of stay from the time of entry.
- Visitors are expected to present a passport with at least one blank page for entry stamps.
- Visitors are required to provide a certificate of Yellow Fever vaccination at entry.
- Visitors must have confirmed reservations for accommodation in Mauritius.
- Onward or return tickets to the home country or country of residence are to be submitted.
- Visitors are not required to pay any airport tax upon departing from the airport.
- Plants and plant material including flowers, bulbs, fresh fruit, vegetables, cuttings, and seeds are not allowed into Mauritius unless a permit is obtained in advance from The Ministry of Agriculture, Natural Resources and the Environment.
- Sugarcane and its parts with fresh fruit coming from the area lying 60 degrees to the East of Asia, including India and Pakistan are prohibited not excluding soil and micro-organisms.
- In Mauritius, the power plugs and sockets are of type C and G. The standard voltage is 230 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz.
- Mauritius uses the Mauritius Standard Time zone (GMT+4) hence, Mauritius is 4 hours ahead of Guinea-Bissau.
- The estimated flight time from Guinea-Bissau to Mauritius is 11 hours, 19 minutes.
- Transportation in Mauritius is characterized by the network of roadways, ports, and airports.
- Mauritius adopts the Mauritian rupee as its national currency.
- Hinduism is a major religion, followed by Christianity, Islam and Buddhism.
- Mauritius is mostly appreciated by tourists for its natural environment and man-made attractions, the multi-ethnic and cultural diversity of the population, the tropical climate, beaches and water sports.
- Mauritius is the most densely populated country on the African continent and also one of the most prosperous and rich countries on the continent.
- There are so many interesting places for tourists in Mauritius with amazing white sandy beaches, picturesque towns and villages and ancient military ruins to visit.
- The Mauritian Constitution makes no mention of an official language and its one million citizens speak English, French, Mauritian Creole, French-based Creole, and ethnic languages such as Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Marathi, Urdu, Tamil or Mandarin.
- On the islands of Mauritius, the climate is tropical, with a hot and rainy season which reaches its peak from January to March, and a relatively cooler and less rainy season from June to September.
- Mauritians are proud of their island and may expect visitors to admit that it is the closest thing to Paradise, so it is a good idea to just oblige.
- When greeting in Mauritius not that friends and family commonly share a kiss on each cheek. Handshakes may be appropriate during some initial introductions.
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Gambia |
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Gambia is known for its lovely beaches, its incredible reserve of diverse bird species, and for being home to Jufureh, the ancestral village of Kunta... |
- Citizens of Guinea-Bissau do not require a visa to visit the Gambia for a stay of at least 90 days depending on the embassy’s decision.
- Prospective visitors must have a passport valid for at least 6 months at the time of entry into the Gambia. The passport should have at least one blank page for visa stamps.
- Tourists are required to have a return or onward ticket and proof of enough funds to spend during their stay.
- Confirmation of accommodation during the stay is needed.
- The estimated flight time from Guinea-Bissau to the Gambia is 48 minutes.
- The religion in the Gambia based on statistics show that 90% of the population are Sunni Muslims, 9% are Christians, while the remaining 1% still practise traditional beliefs.
- There are at least 10 languages spoken by different ethnic groups in The Gambia. However, the official language is English.
- The Gambian Dalasi is the official currency of the Gambia and visitors can exchange their foreign currencies at various bank and exchange outlets in the country.
- Popular delicacies in the Gambia are benachin, domoda, superkanja, etc.
- In the Gambia, the power plugs and sockets are of type G. The standard voltage is 230 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz.
- The Gambia uses Greenwich Mean Time hence, there is no time difference between Guinea-Bissau and The Gambia.
- The climate in the Gambia is subtropical, with distinct dry and rainy seasons. The dry season runs from mid-November to early June, while the rainy season lasts from late June to October.
- Some of the tourist attractions in the Gambia include Kunta Kinteh Island, Kachikally Museum and Crocodile Pool, Abuko Nature Reserve and Bijilo Forest Park.
- Tourists are advised to follow the instructions of local authorities and also monitor local news broadcasts while in the country.
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Mali |
90 days |
Mali, officially known as the republic of Mali, is populated with over 19.4 million people. It is a landlocked country in West Africa known for its Go... |
- Guinea-Bissau citizens visiting Mali are not required to obtain any visa for a period of 90 days of stay duration.
- The passport of visitors must be valid within the duration of stay stipulated in the visa application form.
- Visitors are expected to present a passport with at least one blank page for visa stamps.
- Visitors are required to provide a certificate of Yellow Fever vaccination at entry.
- Visitors with pets must provide an animal health certificate and certificate of vaccination against Rabies on entry.
- The estimated flight time from Guinea-Bissau to Mali is 2 hours, 8 minutes.
- Visitors in possession of arms, ammunition and explosives are required to accompany them with a permit authorised by the Customs Department at Bamako, The capital of Mali.
- In Mali, the power plugs and sockets are of type C and E. The standard voltage is 220 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz.
- Mali uses the Greenwich Mean Time zone in Mali (GMT) hence, there is no time difference between Guinea-Bissau and Mali.
- Most of the transportation in Mali consists of cars, planes, and boats.
- Mali adopts the West African CFA franc as its national currency.
- The majority of the Mali inhabitants practice Islam with a few others involved in Christianity and other religions.
- Mali is known to be the eighth-largest country in the African Continent.
- Mali possesses a tropical wet and dry climate yet it is called one of the hottest countries in the world.
- Desert or semi-desert covers about 65 percent of Mali's total area.
- French is the official language and Bambara is the most widely spoken language in the country.
- When invited to dinner at someone’s home, it is rude to bring a hostess gift.
- Avoid pointing at people with your index finger, use the whole hand instead.
- Mali is blessed with beautiful natural spots, unique religious landmarks, cultural attractions, and popular historical monuments that attract lots of tourists.
- Some of Mali’s tourist spots are National Park of Mali, the Grand Mosque of Djenné Boucle du Baoulé National Park, The National Museum of Mali, The Bandiagara Cliffs and The Djinguereber Mosque.
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Niger |
30 days |
Niger was named after the Niger River and its capital is Niamey. It is one of the hottest countries in the world and it is known as the “frying pan of... |
- Guinea-Bissau citizens travelling to Niger are not required to apply for a visa for a variable period of at least 30 days (depending on the Embassy’s decision).
- Passports of visitors must be valid at the time of entry into Niger.
- Visitors are required to have two blank pages on their passport available for entry stamps.
- Two copies of evidence of sufficient funds (at least $500 in a bank account) to support stay in destination such as traveller's cheques or most recent bank statements will be requested at the port of entry into Niger.
- Visitors must provide a computer-generated flight itinerary from the airline or travel agency or copy of airline tickets.
- International certificate of vaccination against Yellow Fever and Cholera is requested from visitors to Niger.
- Cats and dogs must be accompanied by a veterinary health certificate which is issued not more than 3 days before the date of departure.
- All travellers are not required to pay any airport tax upon departing from the airport.
- Niger possesses a sub-tropical climate, with the majority of the landmass dominated by an arid, desert environment, making the country hot and dry.
- The country of Niger is one of the hottest countries in the world and is famously nicknamed as ‘Frying Pan of the World’.
- Niger is home to one of the world’s largest protected reserves, the Air and Tenere Natural Reserves, which is the refuge for animals like addax, Cheetah, Oryx and the gazelle.
- Niger is a country in the African continent that abounds in wildlife which includes buffaloes, elephants, West African lion, Northwest African cheetah, roan, antelopes and warthogs.
- There are many dinosaurs remain in an area of the Sahara in Niger.
- There are several old cities, towns and villages in the country with well-preserved traditional architecture. Some are abandoned such as Djado and Djaba and now are exotic ruins in the middle of the desert.
- Gobero site in Agadez is the oldest known graveyard in the Sahara, was used already circa 8,000 BC.
- The estimated flight time from Guinea-Bissau to Niamey, Niger is 2 hours, 49 minutes.
- Niger uses the West Africa Standard Time zone (GMT+1) which means that Niger is 1 hour ahead of Guinea-Bissau.
- In Niger, the power plugs and sockets are of type C, D, E and F. The standard voltage is 220 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz.
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Cape Verde |
30 days |
Cape Verde is country in Africa known for being one of the most developed countries in Africa where you can get drunk on Sugarcane. |
- Guinea-Bissau citizens travelling to Cape Verde are not required to apply for a visa for a variable duration of stay of at least 30 days (depending on the embassy’s decision).
- Passports of citizens should be valid for a minimum period of one month from the date of entry into Cape Verde.
- Passports must have at least one blank passport page for the Cape Verde visa stamp.
- Amendment pages in the back of the passport are not suitable for Cape Verde visa stamps.
- Guinea-Bissau citizens will be required to provide a recent passport-type photograph of two by two inches with a front view and a white background.
- Citizens of Guinea-Bissau travelling to Cape Verde are required to present the International Yellow Fever vaccination certificate.
- Guinea-Bissau citizens above the age of 2 years are required to pay a special entry tax on arrival to Cape Verde.
- Guns, ammunition and drugs require a special license to be brought into the country.
- Additional health certificates are required if pets are brought into the country, particularly dogs.
- There is zero tolerance towards possessing, using or trafficking any type of illegal drug as convicted offenders can expect long jail sentences and heavy fines.
- The estimated flight time from Guinea-Bissau to Praia, Cape Verde is 1 hour, 43 minutes.
- Cape Verde adopts the Cape Verde Standard Time zone (GMT-1) hence, Guinea-Bissau is 1 hour ahead of Cape Verde.
- A lot of tourist visits to Cape Verde have been trouble-free but you are advised to be very cautious of petty crime.
- Cape Verde’s warm tropical climate, volcanic islands, wonderful musicians and delicious cuisine are its international landmark qualities.
- The official language of instruction and government in Cape Verde is Portuguese.
- Public bus transport runs periodically and taxis In the major cities of Cape Verde are common. In smaller towns, there are mostly hi aces and/or taxis.
- Boat transportation is also available in the country but it is not widely used nor dependable.
- Cape Verde has two seasons, the dry season also called the Time of winds is between October to mid-July while the rainy season starts from August to September.
- Cape Verde inhabitants generally recognise Christianity as its national religion.
- For Cape Verde, there are two associated plug types, C and F. The country operates on a 230V supply voltage and 50Hz.
- One of the biggest tourist attractions of Cape Verde are its Islands and safe snorkelling adventures.
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Rwanda |
30 days |
The Republic of Rwanda is known for its mountains and numerous lakes. It has a population of about 11,262,500 people and its capital and largest city... |
- Guinea-Bissau citizens looking to travelling to Rwanda are granted visa on arrival for a stay up to 30 days at the port of entry.
- To travel to Rwanda, citizens of Guinea-Bissau can also opt to apply for an electronic visa if they intend to stay for 30 days.
- Intending visitors are required to have a passport valid for a minimum of 6 months from the date of arrival into Rwanda. The passport should have at least a blank page for visa stamps.
- Guinea-Bissau nationals travelling to Rwanda must provide proof of a confirmed means of accommodation for their entire stay in Rwanda. This could be in the form of a hotel reservation or a sponsor letter from a host living in the country.
- The import and export of local currency are limited to RWF5000. Although the import and export of foreign currency are unlimited, it must be declared upon arrival and exchanged within 8 days.
- Tourists are required to provide proof of enough funds through a recent bank statement to cater for their needs during their stay in Rwanda.
- Travellers under the age of 18 must show travel authorisation from their parents or guardians.
- The estimated flight time from Guinea-Bissau to Kigali, Rwanda is 6 hours, 59 minutes.
- Christianity is the dominant religion in Rwanda with Roman Catholics, Protestants and Seventh-day Adventist being the leading denominations. About 5% of the population are Sunni Muslims and 2% practice indigenous religions.
- Kinyarwanda is the most widely spoken language in Rwanda and also one of the country’s official language alongside French, English and Swahili.
- The Rwandan Franc is the official currency used in Rwanda. However, the US dollar can also be used for transaction purposes. Visitors can exchange their foreign currency at various bank and exchange outlets in the country.
- Tourists can transport themselves in Rwanda through buses, taxis and car rentals.
- Rwanda has a temperate tropical highland climate. From June to mid-September is the long dry season which is generally the best time to visit, from October to November is the rainy season and the short dry season from December to February.
- Brochettes, Mandazi and Ugali are some foods tourists can try during their stay in Rwanda.
- Tourists in Rwanda can budget about $43 to spend on daily expenses.
- The power and socket plug used in Rwanda is of Type C and J. The standard voltage is 230 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz.
- Rwanda uses Central Africa Time (GMT+2), hence, Rwanda is 2 hours ahead of Guinea-Bissau.
- Visitors are expected to be courteous and conscious of existing rules and customs as they go about their tourism-related activities.
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Malawi |
30 days |
“The warm heart of Africa” as it is known is a home to about 18,091,575 people. It is a country located in the southeastern region of Africa. |
- Citizens of Guinea-Bissau are only required to obtain visas upon arrival to visit Malawi for a period of 30 days.
- Passports of Guinea-Bissau citizens must reach the validity of six months at the time of arrival.
- Citizens of Guinea-Bissau will be required to provide a Yellow Fever certificate of vaccination at the port of entry into Malawi.
- Visitors must have at least one blank page available on their passports for entry stamps.
- Local and Foreign currencies must be declared upon arrival and departure from the country.
- Dogs and cats must be accompanied by a veterinary certificate of good health and a certificate of vaccination against Rabies.
- All travellers departing from Blantyre and Lilongwe are required to pay a service charge of MWK 1,500.
- Travellers must have enough money for their stay as well as return or onward tickets at the port of entry.
- The estimated flight time from Guinea-Bissau to Malawi is 8 hours, 5 minutes.
- Malawi uses the Central Africa Time zone (GMT+2) which makes Malawi is 2 hours ahead of Guinea-Bissau.
- Malawi has been seen as a haven for refugees from other African countries, including Mozambique and Rwanda since 1985.
- Malawi has two sites listed on the UNESCO World Heritage list, The Lake Malawi National Park and the Chongoni Rock.
- Animal life indigenous to Malawi includes mammals such as elephants, hippos, big cats, monkeys, and bats with a great variety of birds including birds of prey, parrots and falcons, waterfowl and large waders, owls and songbirds.
- The official language is English and other major languages include Chichewe, Chiyanja, Chiyao and Chitumbuka. Other native languages are Malawian Lomwe, Kokola, Lambya, Ndali, Nyakyusa-Ngonda and Tonga.
- Malawi is a majority Christian country, with a significant Muslim minority.
- Malawian cuisine is diverse, with tea and fish being popular features of the country's cuisine.
- Malawi is home to the popular pet fish Cichlid residing in Lake Malawi. The lake is estimated to have close to 3000 species of cichlids, the most of any lake in the world.
- Malawi is home to the third-largest lake in Africa, Lake Malawi. It is also the eighth largest lake in the world and the second deepest lake in Africa.
- Liwonde National Park is Malawi’s premier national park. It has lodges on the Shire River which provide a lovely backdrop to a huge variety of birds, hippos, elephants and many more species of wildlife.
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Liberia |
30 days |
Liberia, home to 4.7 million people, is situated on the West coast of Africa, with more than 20 indigenous languages being spoken. |
- Citizens of Guinea-Bissau are not required to apply for a visa to travel to Liberia for a variable duration of at least 30 days depending on the embassy’s decision.
- Passports of citizens are required to be valid from the time of entry.
- Visitors must provide a Yellow Fever certificate of vaccination at the port of entry.
- Passports of visitors must have at least one blank page available for entry stamps.
- Amendment pages in the back of the passport are not suitable for Liberia entry permits.
- Visitors are not allowed to report not more than $10,000 upon entry and $7,500 on exiting the country.
- Computer-generated flight itinerary, clearly showing the applicant’s name, from the airline or a travel agency or copy of airline ticket showing entry and departure from Liberia.
- Cats and dogs must be accompanied by an import permit issued by the Ministry of Agriculture, a veterinary certificate of good health, and a certificate of vaccination against rabies issued in the home country.
- Travellers are not required to pay any airport tax upon their departure from the airport
- Liberia is on the Greenwich Mean Time zone (GMT) hence, there is no time difference between Guinea-Bissau and Liberia.
- The estimated flight time from Guinea-Bissau to Monrovia, Liberia is 1 hour, 28 minutes.
- In Liberia, the climate is tropical, hot and humid all year round.
- Liberia has a rainy season from May to October due to the African monsoon, and pretty frequent rains in the other months, except in the short dry season that runs from December to February, which is more marked in the north.
- In Liberia the power plugs and sockets are of type A, B and F. The standard voltage is 120 / 220 V and the standard frequency is 60 / 50 Hz.
- The natural beauty of its landscape and fascinating tribal history and culture of Liberia are its main draws for tourists in the diaspora.
- Liberia is a multilingual country where more than thirty languages are spoken with English as its official language.
- A vast majority of Liberia's population practices Christianity with Muslims comprising 12.2% of the population largely by the Mandingo and Vai ethnic groups.
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