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How to go to Guinea-Bissau?
Visa information
How to get there
For Chinese citizens traveling to Cape Verde, you can fly directly to Bissau from some major European cities,
such as Lisbon, Portugal and Paris, France. Dakar (the capital of Senegal) is also a common transit point
where you can transfer to Bissau. In addition to the above cities, there are also some flights between Bissau
and Praia, the capital of Cape Verde.
Transportation within Guinea-Bissau
Land transportation:
1. Apply for a visa through the embassy or consulate
Prepare materials:
Prepare all necessary materials according to the type of visa applied for, such as passport copies, photos (usually 4 1.5-inch standard white background color photos are required), visa application form, health certificate, criminal record certificate, etc.
For investment immigration, you also need to prepare an investment plan and proof of funds.
Submit your application:
Submit all materials to the Guinea-Bissau embassy or consulate in your country.
Fill out the relevant forms and pay the visa application fee.
The consulate may require an interview.
Waiting for approval:
The approval time varies depending on the type of visa and the specific circumstances, and may take from a few weeks to a few months.
Entering Guinea-Bissau:
After the visa is approved, you can arrange entry into Guinea-Bissau.
You need to show your visa, yellow fever vaccination certificate and other documents upon entry.
Go through residence procedures:
After entering the country, you need to go through residence procedures at the local immigration office, including submitting relevant documents, paying fees and registering.
2. Apply for visa on arrival
Obtaining the approval letter:
The Chinese Embassy in Guinea-Bissau or the first-level unit of the Guinea-Bissau government shall apply to the Immigration Bureau of the Ministry of the Interior and pay a handling fee of 3,000 CFA francs per person.
The applicant needs to print a color scan of the approval letter.
Apply for visa on arrival:
Apply for visa on arrival at Bissau Airport with the approval letter and pay a visa fee of 55,000 CFA francs per person.
The stay period is 30 days.
Special attention
The time required to apply for a visa may vary depending on the specific situation.
The cost of investment citizenship or passport acquisition is approximately US$30,000 per person, and the entire process may take 1-3 months.
If you plan to live in Guinea-Bissau for a long time, you can also consider applying for a green card.
Prepare materials:
Prepare all necessary materials according to the type of visa applied for, such as passport copies, photos (usually 4 1.5-inch standard white background color photos are required), visa application form, health certificate, criminal record certificate, etc.
For investment immigration, you also need to prepare an investment plan and proof of funds.
Submit your application:
Submit all materials to the Guinea-Bissau embassy or consulate in your country.
Fill out the relevant forms and pay the visa application fee.
The consulate may require an interview.
Waiting for approval:
The approval time varies depending on the type of visa and the specific circumstances, and may take from a few weeks to a few months.
Entering Guinea-Bissau:
After the visa is approved, you can arrange entry into Guinea-Bissau.
You need to show your visa, yellow fever vaccination certificate and other documents upon entry.
Go through residence procedures:
After entering the country, you need to go through residence procedures at the local immigration office, including submitting relevant documents, paying fees and registering.
2. Apply for visa on arrival
Obtaining the approval letter:
The Chinese Embassy in Guinea-Bissau or the first-level unit of the Guinea-Bissau government shall apply to the Immigration Bureau of the Ministry of the Interior and pay a handling fee of 3,000 CFA francs per person.
The applicant needs to print a color scan of the approval letter.
Apply for visa on arrival:
Apply for visa on arrival at Bissau Airport with the approval letter and pay a visa fee of 55,000 CFA francs per person.
The stay period is 30 days.
Special attention
The time required to apply for a visa may vary depending on the specific situation.
The cost of investment citizenship or passport acquisition is approximately US$30,000 per person, and the entire process may take 1-3 months.
If you plan to live in Guinea-Bissau for a long time, you can also consider applying for a green card.
Road conditions: Guinea-Bissau's road network covers most of the area, but due to lack of maintenance and funding, many roads are in poor condition, especially in the rainy season, when many roads become muddy and difficult to pass.
Tocatoca: This is a small bus, similar to a microbus, and is one of the common public transportation in Bissau.
Taxi: Taxis are very common in Bissau and are divided into small vans with fixed routes and private taxis. These taxis usually do not have meters, so passengers should agree on the cost in advance.
Long-distance buses: Although not as frequent as the Tocatoca within the city, Guinea-Bissau also has buses that provide long-distance services to connect different cities and regions.
Car rental: Tourists can choose to rent a car and drive themselves, but they need to pay attention to road conditions and driving habits. Vehicles in Guinea-Bissau are left-hand drive and right-hand drive.
Water transportation:
Ferry and small boats are important means of transportation connecting the two sides of the river, and are also one of the only ways to connect islands and remote areas. The Port of Bissau is the main port in Guinea-Bissau, handling most of the import and export goods. It is also an important passenger transportation center for domestic and international routes. Embassy of Guinea-Bissau in China Office address 2-2-101, Tayuan Diplomatic Residence, Chaoyang District, Beijing Office phone +86-10-65327393 Fax number +86-10-65327106 Working hours 09:00-17:00
