Where a Guinea-Bissau Passport Can Go Visa-Free
A Guinea-Bissau passport gives genuine visa-free access to Bangladesh, Singapore, the Philippines, Ecuador and a solid Caribbean and Pacific spread. Here is exactly what is real outside Africa and what to prepare before you travel.
Before you book: visa policies change often and can depend on your specific passport, purpose of travel and length of stay. Always confirm on the destination's official source link below — shown next to every entry — before purchasing tickets.
Caribbean
Barbados
Up to 90 days
What you still need before you travel:
- Passport valid for the full length of your trip.
- A return or onward ticket.
- Complete the free online Barbados Immigration & Customs (ED) Card at travelform.gov.bb no more than 72 hours before you arrive.
Dominica
Up to 21 days
What you still need before you travel:
- Passport valid for at least 6 months.
- A valid return ticket confirming you'll leave within the 21-day window.
- Complete Dominica's online Embarkation/Disembarkation (ED) Card at edcard.dominica.gov.dm within 3 days of travel.
Haiti
Up to 3 months
What you still need before you travel:
- Passport valid for at least 6 months.
- Return or onward ticket.
- Pay a US$10 entry fee in cash at the airport.
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Up to 1 month
What you still need before you travel:
- Passport valid for your entire proposed stay, with at least one completely blank page for the entry stamp.
- No vaccination certificate is required for entry.
Saint Lucia
Up to 6 weeks
What you still need before you travel:
- Passport valid for your full stay.
- Complete the Saint Lucia Electronic Immigration Form at travelslu.govt.lc before boarding.
- Return or onward ticket and proof of accommodation.
Trinidad and Tobago
Up to 1 month
What you still need before you travel:
- Apply for the eVisa online at evisa.ttservices.online — the only route since April 2024, with no embassy visit required.
- Passport valid for at least 6 months from your arrival date.
- The eVisa allows a maximum stay of 1 month.
Antigua and Barbuda
Up to 1 month
What you still need before you travel:
- Apply for the eVisa online at evisa.immigration.gov.ag — no in-person embassy visit needed.
- Passport valid for at least 6 months.
- Proof of onward or return travel.
- Standard processing takes around 5 working days.
Bahamas
Up to 90 days (single-entry)
What you still need before you travel:
- Apply for the eVisa (Electronic Entry Visa) online at evisa.mofa.gov.bs — the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' application form runs to around 39 questions.
- Passport valid for more than 6 months from your travel date.
- Three "hard" documents are required as uploads: a medical certificate, your round-trip flight ticket, and proof of accommodation.
- Processing takes 7–10 business days — apply at least two weeks ahead of travel.
Saint Kitts and Nevis
Up to 90 days
What you still need before you travel:
- Apply for the Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA) online at knatravelform.kn before you fly. Every traveller needs this, including infants and children.
- Pay the eTA service charge of US$17 per person.
- Passport valid for your intended stay and a confirmed return or onward ticket.
Cuba
Up to 90 days
What you still need before you travel:
- Apply online at the official evisacuba.cu portal — since 1 July 2025 this e-Visa has fully replaced the old paper tourist card for almost all travellers.
- Passport valid for the length of your stay and a recent digital photo.
- Pay online by card; processing typically takes around 72 business hours.
- The e-Visa is single-entry, valid for a stay of up to 90 days, extendable once for a further 90 days after arrival.
Americas
Suriname
Up to 90 days
What you still need before you travel:
- Passport valid for at least 6 months, with a blank page for stamps.
- Pay the mandatory online Entry Fee ($50, or $8 extra for the VFS service charge) at suriname.vfsevisa.com before you fly — this is a tourist entry fee, not a visa, but you cannot board without it.
- Return or onward ticket.
Suriname reinstated visa requirements for 21 specific nationalities in 2023 — Guinea-Bissau is not on that list, so this stays a straightforward paid entry-fee registration rather than a full visa application.
Colombia
Up to 90 days
What you still need before you travel:
- Apply for the eVisa online through Colombia's Cancillería portal.
- Valid passport and scanned copies of relevant pages.
- Two separate payments required: the application fee, then a second fee once approved.
- Complete the Check-Mig form online within 72 hours before your flight.
Ecuador
Up to 90 days
What you still need before you travel:
- Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond your stay.
- Return flight ticket and proof of accommodation.
Asia
Bangladesh
Up to 90 days
What you still need before you travel:
- Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond your stay.
- Proof of onward or return travel.
- No advance form or online registration exists — go straight to the immigration counter on arrival.
Singapore
Up to 30 days
What you still need before you travel:
- Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond your stay.
- Proof of onward or departure travel.
- Submit the free SG Arrival Card with Electronic Health Declaration online within 3 days before you arrive.
Philippines
Up to 30 days
What you still need before you travel:
- Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond your stay.
- Return or onward ticket.
- Register for a free eTravel QR code at etravel.gov.ph within 72 hours of your flight.
Malaysia
Up to 14 days
What you still need before you travel:
- Apply for the Malaysia eVisa online at the official MyVISA portal.
- Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond your stay.
- Proof of onward or departure travel.
Maldives
Up to 30 days
What you still need before you travel:
- Passport valid for at least 6 months.
- Return or onward ticket, proof of accommodation and evidence of sufficient funds.
- Complete the IMUGA Traveller Declaration online at imuga.immigration.gov.mv within 96 hours before your flight.
Timor-Leste
Up to 30 days
What you still need before you travel:
- Passport valid for at least 6 months with at least one completely blank page.
- Return or onward ticket, or proof you can fund your own departure.
- Pay the $30 visa-on-arrival fee in cash in US dollars.
Only available at Dili International Airport or Dili Sea Port.
Macau
Up to 30 days
What you still need before you travel:
- Passport valid for at least 6 months.
- Proof of onward or return travel and sufficient funds for your stay.
- Pay the MOP 100 (around US$12.50) visa-on-arrival fee in cash at the immigration checkpoint.
Bhutan
Up to Set per approval
What you still need before you travel:
- Bhutan requires all tourists to book through a licensed Bhutanese tour operator, who submits your e-Visa application to the Department of Immigration on your behalf.
- Pay the visa fee (around $40) plus the Sustainable Development Fee of $100 per person per day (from age 6 up), collected upfront by your operator.
- Passport valid for at least 6 months.
Cambodia
Up to 30 days
What you still need before you travel:
- Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond your arrival, with at least one completely blank page.
- Fee is around $30 in cash, plus a passport photo.
- Applying for the e-Visa online in advance at evisa.gov.kh saves time at the border, but is optional here.
Nepal
Up to up to 90 days
What you still need before you travel:
- Passport valid for at least 6 months, and one recent passport-style photo.
- Complete the Arrival Visa application online at nepaliport.immigration.gov.np/online (or on an airport kiosk) up to 15 days before you fly.
- Pay the fee in cash at the bank counter before the immigration desk: US$30 for 15 days, US$50 for 30 days, or US$125 for 90 days.
- Proof of accommodation and a return or onward ticket.
Vietnam
Up to 90 days
What you still need before you travel:
- Apply online at evisa.gov.vn.
- Passport valid for at least 6 months with 2 completely blank pages.
- A digital passport photo and scan of your passport data page.
- Fee is $25 single entry or $50 multiple entry; approval by email in 4–5 working days.
Kazakhstan
Up to 3 months
What you still need before you travel:
- Register on the Visa and Migration Portal (vmp.gov.kz), then submit your e-Visa application with your invitation number and passport details.
- Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond your stay, with at least one blank page.
- Pay the consular fee online and print your approved e-Visa — approval usually takes about 5 business days.
- You may only enter/exit Kazakhstan on this e-Visa through Astana or Almaty international airports.
Thailand
Up to Set per approval
What you still need before you travel:
- Apply online at the official Thai e-Visa platform (thaievisa.go.th) — the only route since 1 January 2025.
- Passport valid for at least 6 months and a recent ICAO-standard photo.
- Proof of funds — 30,000 THB single entry or 120,000 THB multiple entry.
- Processing takes at least 15 working days.
Middle East
Qatar
Up to Set per approval
What you still need before you travel:
- Apply for the Hayya Tourist Visa (A1) online at hayya.qa, or via the Hayya app, before you fly.
- A hotel reservation is required as part of the application.
- Passport valid for at least 6 months.
Bahrain
Up to 14 days
What you still need before you travel:
- Apply for the eVisa online at the official evisa.gov.bh portal — no other site is authorised to process this for you.
- Passport valid for at least 6 months.
- Return or onward ticket.
United Arab Emirates
Up to 1 month
What you still need before you travel:
- Apply through a UAE-based airline, hotel or licensed tour agency, or via the ICP federal government portal.
- Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond your stay.
- A recent passport photo, return ticket and proof of accommodation.
- The eVisa must be used within 30 days of issue and permits a single stay of up to 30 days.
Iran
Up to 30 days
What you still need before you travel:
- Apply online at evisa.mfa.ir before you travel.
- Passport valid for at least 6 months.
- Fee is around €60, paid at the airport in cash in euros.
Iraq
Up to 30 days
What you still need before you travel:
- Apply online at the official evisa.iq federal portal, which covers all of Iraq — including Baghdad, Basra and Kurdistan.
- If you only plan to visit the Kurdistan Region (Erbil, Sulaymaniyah, Duhok), the cheaper visit.gov.krd portal is a separate, sufficient option.
- Passport valid for at least 6 months.
Oceania
Micronesia
Up to 30 days
What you still need before you travel:
- Passport valid for at least 120 days beyond your entry date.
- Proof of onward travel and evidence of sufficient funds.
Samoa
Up to 60 days
What you still need before you travel:
- Passport valid for at least 6 months.
- Return or onward ticket and a copy of a recent bank statement showing sufficient funds.
- No criminal record or history of deportation from another country.
Samoa waives the entry permit/visa for every nationality on stays under 60 days.
Cook Islands
Up to 31 days
What you still need before you travel:
- Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond your departure date, with at least 2 completely blank pages.
- Return or onward ticket and confirmed accommodation.
- This exemption applies to every nationality — no visa application of any kind is needed for a first 31-day stay.
Palau
Up to 30 days
What you still need before you travel:
- Passport valid for at least 6 months.
- Complete the Palau Entry Form online at palautravel.pw within 72 hours of arrival.
- Round-trip ticket, proof of accommodation and funds of around $200/week.
- Sign the Palau Pledge in person, and pay the $100 environmental fee.
Tuvalu
Up to 1 month
What you still need before you travel:
- Passport valid for at least 6 months.
- Return or onward ticket, proof of accommodation and evidence of sufficient funds.
- Pay the visa-on-arrival fee (around AUD 100) in cash — more than 30 nationalities are exempt.
- No online visa system exists — everything is arranged in person with the Office of the Chief Immigration Officer in Vaiaku, Funafuti (+688 20-101 / 20-100).
No online visa system — arranged in person on arrival in Funafuti.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers on whether a Guinea-Bissau passport needs a visa for each destination above.
Is Barbados visa-free for Bissau-Guinean passport holders?
Yes — Bissau-Guinean passport holders can enter Barbados visa-free for up to 90 days, with no visa application needed before travel. Passport valid for the full length of your trip.
Is Dominica visa-free for Bissau-Guinean passport holders?
Yes — Bissau-Guinean passport holders can enter Dominica visa-free for up to 21 days, with no visa application needed before travel. Passport valid for at least 6 months.
Is Haiti visa-free for Bissau-Guinean passport holders?
Yes — Bissau-Guinean passport holders can enter Haiti visa-free for up to 3 months, with no visa application needed before travel. Passport valid for at least 6 months.
Is Saint Vincent and the Grenadines visa-free for Bissau-Guinean passport holders?
Yes — Bissau-Guinean passport holders can enter Saint Vincent and the Grenadines visa-free for up to 1 month, with no visa application needed before travel. Passport valid for your entire proposed stay, with at least one completely blank page for the entry stamp.
Is Saint Lucia visa-free for Bissau-Guinean passport holders?
Not visa-free, but close: Bissau-Guinean passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Saint Lucia for up to 6 weeks, without applying in advance. Passport valid for your full stay.
Is Trinidad and Tobago visa-free for Bissau-Guinean passport holders?
Bissau-Guinean passport holders need an e-Visa for Trinidad and Tobago, applied for entirely online before departure — no embassy visit required for up to 1 month. Apply for the eVisa online at evisa.ttservices.online — the only route since April 2024, with no embassy visit required.
Is Antigua and Barbuda visa-free for Bissau-Guinean passport holders?
Bissau-Guinean passport holders need an e-Visa for Antigua and Barbuda, applied for entirely online before departure — no embassy visit required for up to 1 month. Apply for the eVisa online at evisa.immigration.gov.ag — no in-person embassy visit needed.
Is Bahamas visa-free for Bissau-Guinean passport holders?
Bissau-Guinean passport holders need an e-Visa for Bahamas, applied for entirely online before departure — no embassy visit required for up to 90 days (single-entry). Apply for the eVisa (Electronic Entry Visa) online at evisa.mofa.gov.bs — the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' application form runs to around 39 questions.
Is Saint Kitts and Nevis visa-free for Bissau-Guinean passport holders?
No traditional visa is required, but Bissau-Guinean passport holders must apply for an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) online before flying to Saint Kitts and Nevis for up to 90 days. Apply for the Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA) online at knatravelform.kn before you fly. Every traveller needs this, including infants and children.
Is Cuba visa-free for Bissau-Guinean passport holders?
Bissau-Guinean passport holders need an e-Visa for Cuba, applied for entirely online before departure — no embassy visit required for up to 90 days. Apply online at the official evisacuba.cu portal — since 1 July 2025 this e-Visa has fully replaced the old paper tourist card for almost all travellers.
Is Suriname visa-free for Bissau-Guinean passport holders?
Yes — Bissau-Guinean passport holders can enter Suriname visa-free for up to 90 days, with no visa application needed before travel. Passport valid for at least 6 months, with a blank page for stamps.
Is Colombia visa-free for Bissau-Guinean passport holders?
Bissau-Guinean passport holders need an e-Visa for Colombia, applied for entirely online before departure — no embassy visit required for up to 90 days. Apply for the eVisa online through Colombia's Cancillería portal.
Is Ecuador visa-free for Bissau-Guinean passport holders?
Yes — Bissau-Guinean passport holders can enter Ecuador visa-free for up to 90 days, with no visa application needed before travel. Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond your stay.
Is Bangladesh visa-free for Bissau-Guinean passport holders?
Yes — Bissau-Guinean passport holders can enter Bangladesh visa-free for up to 90 days, with no visa application needed before travel. Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond your stay.
Is Singapore visa-free for Bissau-Guinean passport holders?
Yes — Bissau-Guinean passport holders can enter Singapore visa-free for up to 30 days, with no visa application needed before travel. Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond your stay.
Is Philippines visa-free for Bissau-Guinean passport holders?
Yes — Bissau-Guinean passport holders can enter Philippines visa-free for up to 30 days, with no visa application needed before travel. Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond your stay.
Is Malaysia visa-free for Bissau-Guinean passport holders?
Bissau-Guinean passport holders need an e-Visa for Malaysia, applied for entirely online before departure — no embassy visit required for up to 14 days. Apply for the Malaysia eVisa online at the official MyVISA portal.
Is Maldives visa-free for Bissau-Guinean passport holders?
Not visa-free, but close: Bissau-Guinean passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Maldives for up to 30 days, without applying in advance. Passport valid for at least 6 months.
Is Timor-Leste visa-free for Bissau-Guinean passport holders?
Not visa-free, but close: Bissau-Guinean passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Timor-Leste for up to 30 days, without applying in advance. Passport valid for at least 6 months with at least one completely blank page.
Is Macau visa-free for Bissau-Guinean passport holders?
Not visa-free, but close: Bissau-Guinean passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Macau for up to 30 days, without applying in advance. Passport valid for at least 6 months.
Is Bhutan visa-free for Bissau-Guinean passport holders?
Bissau-Guinean passport holders need an e-Visa for Bhutan, applied for entirely online before departure — no embassy visit required for up to Set per approval. Bhutan requires all tourists to book through a licensed Bhutanese tour operator, who submits your e-Visa application to the Department of Immigration on your behalf.
Is Cambodia visa-free for Bissau-Guinean passport holders?
Not visa-free, but close: Bissau-Guinean passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Cambodia for up to 30 days, without applying in advance. Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond your arrival, with at least one completely blank page.
Is Nepal visa-free for Bissau-Guinean passport holders?
Not visa-free, but close: Bissau-Guinean passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Nepal for up to up to 90 days, without applying in advance. Passport valid for at least 6 months, and one recent passport-style photo.
Is Vietnam visa-free for Bissau-Guinean passport holders?
Bissau-Guinean passport holders need an e-Visa for Vietnam, applied for entirely online before departure — no embassy visit required for up to 90 days. Apply online at evisa.gov.vn.
Is Kazakhstan visa-free for Bissau-Guinean passport holders?
Bissau-Guinean passport holders need an e-Visa for Kazakhstan, applied for entirely online before departure — no embassy visit required for up to 3 months. Register on the Visa and Migration Portal (vmp.gov.kz), then submit your e-Visa application with your invitation number and passport details.
Is Thailand visa-free for Bissau-Guinean passport holders?
Bissau-Guinean passport holders need an e-Visa for Thailand, applied for entirely online before departure — no embassy visit required for up to Set per approval. Apply online at the official Thai e-Visa platform (thaievisa.go.th) — the only route since 1 January 2025.
Is Qatar visa-free for Bissau-Guinean passport holders?
Bissau-Guinean passport holders need an e-Visa for Qatar, applied for entirely online before departure — no embassy visit required for up to Set per approval. Apply for the Hayya Tourist Visa (A1) online at hayya.qa, or via the Hayya app, before you fly.
Is Bahrain visa-free for Bissau-Guinean passport holders?
Bissau-Guinean passport holders need an e-Visa for Bahrain, applied for entirely online before departure — no embassy visit required for up to 14 days. Apply for the eVisa online at the official evisa.gov.bh portal — no other site is authorised to process this for you.
Is United Arab Emirates visa-free for Bissau-Guinean passport holders?
Bissau-Guinean passport holders need an e-Visa for United Arab Emirates, applied for entirely online before departure — no embassy visit required for up to 1 month. Apply through a UAE-based airline, hotel or licensed tour agency, or via the ICP federal government portal.
Is Iran visa-free for Bissau-Guinean passport holders?
Bissau-Guinean passport holders need an e-Visa for Iran, applied for entirely online before departure — no embassy visit required for up to 30 days. Apply online at evisa.mfa.ir before you travel.
Is Iraq visa-free for Bissau-Guinean passport holders?
Bissau-Guinean passport holders need an e-Visa for Iraq, applied for entirely online before departure — no embassy visit required for up to 30 days. Apply online at the official evisa.iq federal portal, which covers all of Iraq — including Baghdad, Basra and Kurdistan.
Is Micronesia visa-free for Bissau-Guinean passport holders?
Yes — Bissau-Guinean passport holders can enter Micronesia visa-free for up to 30 days, with no visa application needed before travel. Passport valid for at least 120 days beyond your entry date.
Is Samoa visa-free for Bissau-Guinean passport holders?
Yes — Bissau-Guinean passport holders can enter Samoa visa-free for up to 60 days, with no visa application needed before travel. Passport valid for at least 6 months.
Is Cook Islands visa-free for Bissau-Guinean passport holders?
Yes — Bissau-Guinean passport holders can enter Cook Islands visa-free for up to 31 days, with no visa application needed before travel. Passport valid for at least 6 months beyond your departure date, with at least 2 completely blank pages.
Is Palau visa-free for Bissau-Guinean passport holders?
Not visa-free, but close: Bissau-Guinean passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Palau for up to 30 days, without applying in advance. Passport valid for at least 6 months.
Is Tuvalu visa-free for Bissau-Guinean passport holders?
Not visa-free, but close: Bissau-Guinean passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Tuvalu for up to 1 month, without applying in advance. Passport valid for at least 6 months.