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Visa free countries · updated 17 June 2026

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Flag of Guinea-BissauBissau-Guinean Passport Visa-Free Countries: Where Can Guinea-Bissau Passport Holders Travel?

Guinea-Bissau passport holders can visit 26 countries without a visa, 10 of them with no time limit. That ranks the Guinea-Bissau passport #155 of 199.

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26
Visa-free destinations
10
With unlimited stay
16
With a time-limited stay
90 days
Most common stay (11 countries)
  • Visa-free, unlimited
  • Visa-free, limited days
  • Visa on arrival
  • eTA
  • eVisa
  • Visa required
  • Guinea-Bissau

Below is the full list of countries that Guinea-Bissau citizens can enter without a visa. The map shows visa-free countries in green — darker for an unlimited stay, lighter where the stay is limited to a set number of days, most often 90 days (3 months). Always check the destination's entry conditions before you travel: most countries require a passport valid for at least six months.

Visa-free destinations for Guinea-Bissau passport

CountryEntryMaximum stay
Flag of BangladeshBangladesh Visa-free 90 days
Flag of BarbadosBarbados Visa-free 90 days
Flag of BeninBenin Visa-free 90 days
Flag of Burkina FasoBurkina Faso Visa-free Unlimited
Flag of Cape VerdeCape Verde Visa-free Unlimited
Flag of Côte d'IvoireCôte d'Ivoire Visa-free 90 days
Flag of DominicaDominica Visa-free 21 days
Flag of GambiaGambia Visa-free 90 days
Flag of GhanaGhana Visa-free 90 days
Flag of GuineaGuinea Visa-free Unlimited
Flag of HaitiHaiti Visa-free 90 days
Flag of LiberiaLiberia Visa-free Unlimited
Flag of MaliMali Visa-free Unlimited
Flag of MicronesiaMicronesia Visa-free 30 days
Flag of NigerNiger Visa-free Unlimited
Flag of NigeriaNigeria Visa-free Unlimited
Flag of PhilippinesPhilippines Visa-free 30 days
Flag of RwandaRwanda Visa-free 30 days
Flag of Saint Vincent and the GrenadinesSaint Vincent and the Grenadines Visa-free 90 days
Flag of Sao Tome and PrincipeSao Tome and Principe Visa-free Unlimited
Flag of SenegalSenegal Visa-free 90 days
Flag of SeychellesSeychelles Visa-free 90 days
Flag of Sierra LeoneSierra Leone Visa-free Unlimited
Flag of SingaporeSingapore Visa-free 30 days
Flag of TogoTogo Visa-free Unlimited
Flag of TunisiaTunisia Visa-free 90 days

Unlimited stay countries for Guinea-Bissau passport

10 countries let Guinea-Bissau passport holders enter visa-free with no predetermined limit on the length of stay — the highest level of travel freedom, usually thanks to freedom-of-movement or special bilateral agreements.

  • Flag of Burkina FasoBurkina Faso
  • Flag of Cape VerdeCape Verde
  • Flag of GuineaGuinea
  • Flag of LiberiaLiberia
  • Flag of MaliMali
  • Flag of NigerNiger
  • Flag of NigeriaNigeria
  • Flag of Sao Tome and PrincipeSao Tome and Principe
  • Flag of Sierra LeoneSierra Leone
  • Flag of TogoTogo

No fixed time limit does not mean no rules: border officers may still ask about the purpose of your visit, and staying long-term usually requires registering your residence.

Overview of visa-free access for Guinea-Bissau citizens

Holders of a Guinea-Bissau passport can travel to 26 destinations without obtaining a visa in advance. 10 of them allow an unrestricted stay and 16 allow visa-free entry for a limited number of days.

Add 23 countries that issue a visa on arrival and 2 that only need an online travel authorisation (eTA), and Guinea-Bissau citizens can reach 51 countries without a classic visa application. A further 42 countries offer an eVisa, and 105 require a visa from an embassy or consulate.

Visa-free destinations include Bangladesh, Barbados, Benin, Burkina Faso, Cape Verde and Côte d'Ivoire, among many others.

Where can Guinea-Bissau citizens travel, and for how long?

Visa-free destinations for the Guinea-Bissau passport grouped by the maximum stay:

Unlimited stay (10 countries)

Burkina Faso, Cape Verde, Guinea, Liberia, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, Sierra Leone and Togo

90 days (3 months) (11 countries)

Bangladesh, Barbados, Benin, Côte d'Ivoire, Gambia, Ghana, Haiti, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Senegal, Seychelles and Tunisia

30 days (1 month) (4 countries)

Micronesia, Philippines, Rwanda and Singapore

21 days (3 weeks) (1 country)

Dominica

Key takeaways for Guinea-Bissau passport holders

With 26 visa-free destinations, the Guinea-Bissau passport ranks #155 of 199 in our ranking. The most common allowance is 90 days (3 months).

Visa-free status normally covers tourism and short business visits only — not work or study. Most countries require your passport to be valid for at least six months beyond your planned departure, and you may be asked for a return ticket, an accommodation booking or proof of sufficient funds.

The stay shown in the table is the maximum allowed without a visa. Entry rules can change at short notice, so confirm the current requirements with the destination's embassy or official immigration website before you travel.

Frequently asked questions about visa-free travel for Guinea-Bissau citizens

How many countries can Guinea-Bissau passport holders visit without a visa?

Guinea-Bissau passport holders can visit 26 countries without a visa (data updated 17 June 2026). 10 of them have no fixed limit on the length of stay and 16 allow a visa-free stay of a set number of days. Counting visa on arrival (23) and electronic travel authorisations (2), Guinea-Bissau citizens can enter 51 countries without applying for a visa in advance.

Which countries allow unlimited stay for Guinea-Bissau citizens?

10 countries let Guinea-Bissau passport holders stay without a predetermined time limit: Burkina Faso, Cape Verde, Guinea, Liberia, Mali, Niger, Nigeria, Sao Tome and Principe, Sierra Leone and Togo.

What is the most common visa-free stay for Guinea-Bissau passport holders?

90 days (3 months) is the most common allowance — it applies in 11 countries, including Bangladesh, Barbados, Benin, Côte d'Ivoire, Gambia, Ghana, Haiti, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Senegal, Seychelles and 1 more.

What is the longest visa-free stay available to Guinea-Bissau citizens?

Apart from the 10 countries with no time limit, the longest fixed visa-free stay is 90 days (3 months), available in Bangladesh, Barbados, Benin, Côte d'Ivoire, Gambia, Ghana, Haiti, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Senegal, Seychelles and 1 more.

Where is the Guinea-Bissau passport ranked?

With 26 visa-free destinations the Guinea-Bissau passport ranks #155 of 199 passports in our visa-free ranking. The strongest passport in the ranking opens 130 countries visa-free.

What happens if I overstay my visa-free period?

Overstaying is a breach of immigration law. Depending on the country it can mean a fine, detention, deportation and a ban on future entry. The stay shown in the table is the maximum allowed without a visa — if you need longer, apply for an extension or the right visa before that period ends.

What is the difference between visa-free entry, visa on arrival and an eTA?

Visa-free means you only show your passport at the border. Visa on arrival is issued at the airport or land border, usually for a fee. An eTA (electronic travel authorisation, e.g. ESTA for the USA or ETA for the United Kingdom) is a short online application you must complete before departure. For Guinea-Bissau passport holders: 26 visa-free, 23 visa on arrival, 2 eTA and 42 eVisa destinations.

Data: Passport Index dataset (MIT licence) with corrections from official embassy and immigration sources · updated 17 June 2026.

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