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American to Guinea-Bissau Visa on Arrival

Visa requirements for American passport holders traveling to Guinea-Bissau

Entry Requirements

Required Documents

  • Valid passport with 6+ months validity

    You must have a valid passport with at least 6 months of validity beyond your intended stay in Guinea-Bissau.

  • Completed visa application form

    A completed visa application form (usually the DS-160 for visa interviews in Dakar, Senegal) is required and must have a matching barcode for your appointment.

  • Passport photograph

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    Recent passport-sized photograph meeting biometric photo standards must be provided.

  • Yellow fever vaccination certificate

    Proof of yellow fever vaccination is mandatory for entry into Guinea-Bissau.

  • Flight booking confirmation

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    Provide confirmed round-trip or onward flight tickets as proof of travel plans.

  • Hotel confirmation letter

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    Proof of accommodation such as a hotel booking confirmation must be submitted.

  • Bank statement

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    Recent bank statements to prove that you have sufficient funds to cover your stay.

  • Purpose of visit statement

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    A brief statement explaining the purpose of your visit (tourism) must be included.

Optional Documents

  • Travel insurance certificate

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    While not always mandatory, travel insurance covering medical emergencies is recommended.

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