South African Embassy in Bissau

The South African embassy in Bissau is listed as open Monday to Friday, 08:30–17:00, closing earlier on Fridays.

South Africa requires citizens of Guinea-Bissau to hold a visa issued in advance. Whether the South African embassy in Bissau takes applications itself or through a visa centre is set out on its official website.

The South African embassy in Bissau is the only mission of South Africa in Guinea-Bissau on record. Guinea-Bissau has no mission in South Africa on record.

About the South African embassy in Bissau

It appears in official lists as Embassy of South Africa in Bissau. The head of mission on record is M N Mbete.

Address and contact

Address: Avenida Amilcar Cabral, Bissau. The record for the South African embassy in Bissau includes a phone number, an e-mail address and an official website.

South African citizens travelling to Guinea-Bissau

Guinea-Bissau issues South African citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 90 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.

When the South African embassy in Bissau is closed

The South African embassy in Bissau closes on Guinea-Bissau’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Eve on Thursday 24 December 2026 and Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, and usually on holidays of South Africa such as Day of Reconciliation on Wednesday 16 December 2026.

Before visiting the South African embassy in Bissau

Current procedures for the South African embassy in Bissau, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.

Near the South African embassy in Bissau

Within 1 km of the South African embassy in Bissau there are 11 other foreign missions.