Guinea Bissau visa requirements for Mauritians
Travel and visa requirements
Guinea-Bissauan Visa is not required for Mauritians
Stay Duration: 90 days
Entry Requirements
- Mauritius 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 Mauritius 4 hours ahead of Guinea-Bissau.
- Estimated flight time from Port Louis to Guinea-Bissau is 11 hours, 18 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 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?
It is advisable that you exercise increased caution in Guinea-Bissau due to violent crime and the potential for civil unrest.
Are there mosquitoes in Guinea-Bissau?
Malaria in Guinea-Bissau remains the highest in West Africa, accounting for 15.8 per cent of all deaths. It is recommended you purchase insecticide-treated mosquito nets to prevent mosquito bites.
In what part of Africa is Guinea?
Guinea is a traditional name for the region of Africa that lies along the Gulf of guinea. It stretches north through the forested tropical regions and ends at the Sahel.
What is the most populous city in Guinea-Bissau?
Bissau is the most populous city in Guinea-Bissau and also the country's seat of government.