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French Embassy in Guinea-Bissau

1 embassy

France is represented in Guinea-Bissau by 1 mission: an embassy in Bissau. Citizens of Guinea-Bissau need a visa for France, obtained before travel.

French Embassy in Bissau

Embassy of France in Bissau

Embassy · Bissau

Address: Bairro de Penha, Avenida Combatente de Liberdade de Patria, 1011 Bissao, Bissau
Phone: +245 955 393 280
Website: gw.ambafrance.org

At Bairro de Penha, Avenida Combatente de Liberdade de Patria, 1011 Bissao, Bissau, the French embassy represents France towards Guinea-Bissau. Its phone number and website are on its page.

France visa for citizens of Guinea-Bissau

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France visa requirements for citizens of Guinea-Bissau

Uniform Schengen visa (type C) for France – tourism or private visit
Long-stay visa (type D) – study, work, family
Schengen short-stay visa (type C) – business
Schengen short-stay visa (type C) – visiting family or friends
Fee: €90
13 required documents

checked 22 October 2026

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Citizens of Guinea-Bissau need a visa for France, obtained before travel. From Guinea-Bissau, the application is made at the French embassy in Bissau or through a visa centre appointed by France.

Guinea-Bissau’s missions in France

Missions of Guinea-Bissau in France (1)

In return, Guinea-Bissau has an embassy in France, in Paris.

Good to know

France in Guinea-Bissau

Worldwide, France has 386 missions in 176 countries; one of them is in Guinea-Bissau.

Travel to Guinea-Bissau for French citizens

Guinea-Bissau issues French citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 90 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance. In Guinea-Bissau, French citizens can turn to the French embassy for passports and emergency help.

When the French embassy in Guinea-Bissau is closed

The French embassy in Guinea-Bissau closes on Guinea-Bissau’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Eve on Thursday 24 December 2026, Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026 and New Year's Evey (New Year's Eve) on Thursday 31 December 2026, and usually on some holidays of France, such as Armistice Day (Armistice 1918) on Wednesday 11 November 2026.