Guinea Bissau visa requirements for Senegaleses

Travel and visa requirements

Guinea-Bissauan Visa is not required for Senegaleses

Stay Duration: 90 days

Entry Requirements

  • Senegal citizens visiting Guinea-Bissau are not required to apply for a visa and they can stay there for at least 90 days as decided by the embassy. 
  • 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 Senegal 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) hence, there is no time difference between Senegal and Guinea-Bissau.
  • The estimated flight time from Dakar, Senegal to Guinea-Bissau is 1 hour.
  • 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 Guinea Bissau a poor or rich country?

Guinea-Bissau has been plagued by political instability since it became independent in 1974, resulting in a lack of development and high levels of poverty.

Who colonised Guinea Bissau?

In the 19th century, it was colonized as Portuguese Guinea. Upon independence, declared in 1973 and recognised in 1974, the name of its capital, Bissau, was added to the country's name to prevent confusion with Guinea (formerly French Guinea).

Is Guinea Bissau a developed country?

Once hailed as a potential model for African development, the country is now one of the poorest countries in the world.

What language is spoken in Guinea Bissau.?

Portuguese is the language spoken and used for all official transactions in the country.

How wealthy is Guinea Bissau?

Guinea-Bissau has the 52nd-highest Gross Domestic Product (GDP) at Purchasing Power Parity (PPP) among African countries (3.385 million International dollars). The top 10 African countries by GDP (PPP) are Africa, Egypt, Nigeria, South Africa, Algeria, Morocco, Ethiopia, Angola, Sudan, Libya.