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Portuguese Embassy in Guinea-Bissau

1 embassy

In Guinea-Bissau, Portugal has an embassy in Bissau and 1 other office. Citizens of Guinea-Bissau must obtain a visa before travelling to Portugal.

Map: Portugal’s 2 missions in Guinea-Bissau

Map: Portugal’s 2 missions in Guinea-Bissau

Portuguese Embassy in Bissau

At Avenida Cidade de Lisboa, Bissau, the Portuguese embassy represents Portugal towards Guinea-Bissau. Its phone number and website are on its page.

Consulates

Portugal visa for citizens of Guinea-Bissau

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Portugal visa requirements for citizens of Guinea-Bissau

  • Schengen visa (type C) for Portugal
  • National visas – temporary stay and residence visas (study, work, D7 passive income, entrepreneurs)
  • Schengen short-stay visa (type C) – business
  • Schengen short-stay visa (type C) – visiting family or friends
  • Fee: €90
  • 14 required documents

checked 22 October 2026

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Citizens of Guinea-Bissau must obtain a visa before travelling to Portugal. Applicants in Guinea-Bissau turn to the Portuguese embassy in Bissau; many countries also use an outsourced visa centre.

Guinea-Bissau’s missions in Portugal

Missions of Guinea-Bissau in Portugal (2)

In return, Guinea-Bissau has 2 missions in Portugal, including its embassy in Lisbon.

Good to know

Portugal in Guinea-Bissau

Worldwide, Portugal has 156 missions in 81 countries; 2 of them are in Guinea-Bissau.

Travel to Guinea-Bissau for Portuguese citizens

Portuguese citizens can get a visa on arrival in Guinea-Bissau, valid for stays of up to 90 days. In Guinea-Bissau, Portuguese citizens can turn to the Portuguese embassy for passports and emergency help.

When Portuguese missions in Guinea-Bissau are closed

Portuguese missions in Guinea-Bissau close 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 Portugal, such as Restoration of Independence (Restauração da Independência) on Tuesday 1 December 2026.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the Portuguese embassy in Guinea-Bissau?

The Portuguese embassy is in Bissau, at Avenida Cidade de Lisboa, Bissau.

Do citizens of Guinea-Bissau need a visa for Portugal?

Citizens of Guinea-Bissau need a visa for Portugal, obtained before travel.

Do Portuguese citizens need a visa for Guinea-Bissau?

Portuguese citizens receive their visa for Guinea-Bissau at the border; it covers up to 90 days.

Does Guinea-Bissau have an embassy in Portugal?

Yes, Guinea-Bissau has its embassy in Lisbon, along with 1 other mission in Portugal.