Spanish Embassy in Bissau
Embassy 
Spain Bissau, Guinea-Bissau
- Address
- Praça dos Heróis Nacionais, Bissau
- Phone
- +245 966 72 22 46
- Website
- exteriores.gob.es
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Foreign ministry of Spain: list of missions abroad · Record last updated on 31 May 2024
Spain’s embassy to Guinea-Bissau is in Bissau, the capital of Guinea-Bissau, at Praça dos Heróis Nacionais, Bissau. It is listed as open Monday to Friday, 09:00–14:00. Within 1 km there are 12 other foreign missions.
Opening hours of the Spanish embassy in Bissau
| Monday | 09:00–14:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 09:00–14:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00–14:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00–14:00 |
| Friday | 09:00–14:00 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in Guinea-Bissau
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Christmas Eve
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Christmas Day
Public holidays in Spain
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Constitution Day
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Immaculate Conception
The Spanish embassy in Bissau is listed as open Monday to Friday, 09:00–14:00.
Spain visa for citizens of Guinea-Bissau
Guinea-BissauSpain Visa required Spain visa for citizens of Guinea-Bissau
SpainGuinea-Bissau Visa on arrival Guinea-Bissau visa for citizens of Spain
Citizens of Guinea-Bissau must obtain a visa before travelling to Spain. Check with the Spanish embassy in Bissau whether visas are handled at its counter or by an appointed visa centre.
Visa statistics
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2,985 | 1,214 | 1,439 | 54.2% | 20.1% |
| 2024 | 2,796 | 1,121 | 1,394 | 55.4% | 47.6% |
| 2025 | 3,002 | 1,251 | 1,468 | 54.0% | 25.0% |
In 2025, Spain’s embassy in Bissau received 3,002 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 1,251. 1,468 applications were refused, a refusal rate of 54.0%. In 2024 the rate was much the same, 55.4%. Applications rose by 7% compared with 2024 (2,796).
Over 2023–2025 the rate ranged from 54.0% (2025) to 55.4% (2024).
Across all Schengen consulates in Guinea-Bissau, 54.3% of applications were refused in 2025; Spain’s rate worldwide was 14.6%. Spain received the 2nd largest number of applications of the 2 Schengen states represented here.
Multiple-entry visas made up 25.0% of those issued. The statistics count applications, not people, and include every nationality that applies here, not only citizens of Guinea-Bissau.
Source: European Commission, Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs, visa statistics for consulates 2023–2025 (© European Union, reused under CC BY 4.0). Short-stay (type C) visas. How these figures are made
Other missions nearby
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Embassy of Senegal in BissauPraça dos Herois Nacionais, Bissau
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Embassy of South Africa in BissauAvenida Amilcar Cabral, Bissau
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Embassy of Portugal in BissauAvenida Cidade de Lisboa, Bissau
Spain’s other missions in Guinea-Bissau
The Spanish embassy in Bissau is the only mission of Spain in Guinea-Bissau on record. Guinea-Bissau in turn has an embassy in Madrid.
Good to know
About the Spanish embassy in Bissau
It appears in official lists as Embassy of Spain in Bissau.
Address and contact
Address: Praça dos Heróis Nacionais, Bissau. The record for the Spanish embassy in Bissau includes a phone number and an official website.
Spanish citizens travelling to Guinea-Bissau
Guinea-Bissau issues Spanish citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 90 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
When the Spanish embassy in Bissau is closed
The next closures of the Spanish embassy in Bissau for public holidays in Guinea-Bissau are Christmas Eve on Thursday 24 December 2026 and Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026; it may also close for Constitution Day (Día de la Constitución) on Sunday 6 December 2026.
Before visiting the Spanish embassy in Bissau
Current procedures for the Spanish embassy in Bissau, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the Spanish embassy in Bissau
Within 1 km of the Spanish embassy in Bissau there are 12 other foreign missions.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the Spanish Embassy in Bissau?
The Spanish embassy in Bissau is at Praça dos Heróis Nacionais, Bissau.
What are the opening hours of the Spanish Embassy in Bissau?
The Spanish embassy in Bissau is listed as open Monday to Friday, 09:00–14:00.
Is the Spanish Embassy in Bissau open on Saturday?
No. The hours on record for the Spanish embassy in Bissau do not include Saturday.
When is the Spanish Embassy in Bissau closed?
The Spanish embassy in Bissau closes on Guinea-Bissau’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Eve on Thursday 24 December 2026, and usually on the national day of Spain.
Do citizens of Guinea-Bissau need a visa for Spain?
Citizens of Guinea-Bissau must obtain a visa before travelling to Spain.
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