Guinea Bissau visa requirements for Ugandans

Travel and visa requirements

Guinea-Bissauan Visa is not required for Ugandans

Stay Duration: 90 days

Entry Requirements

  • Uganda 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 Ugandan 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 Uganda 3 hours ahead of Guinea-Bissau.
  • The estimated flight time from Kampala, Uganda to Guinea-Bissau is 7 hours, 13 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 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 it safe to visit Guinea-Bissau?

Guinea-Bissau is relatively secure and nightlife is generally safe but you are advised to exercise caution as you would anywhere else.

Are there airports in Guinea-Bissau?

There are only three airports in Guinea-Bissau and the Osvaldo Vieira International Airport is the only international airport in Guinea-Bissau located in the capital city Bissau.

What is the legal driving age in Guinea-Bissau?

The minimum age requirement for driving in Guinea-Bissau is 17 years.