United States
Guinea-Bissau
US Consulate in Guinea-Bissau
1 consulate
The United States is represented in Guinea-Bissau by 1 mission: a consulate in Bissau. Citizens of Guinea-Bissau need a visa for the United States, obtained before travel.
US consulates in Guinea-Bissau
The United States also has a consulate in Bissau; career consulates of this kind usually renew passports and take visa applications for their region.
United States visa for citizens of Guinea-Bissau
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United States visa requirements for citizens of Guinea-Bissau
- B-1/B-2 visitor visa (business / tourism)
- Transit (C visa) – brief
- Student (F/M/J) and work (H, L, O…) visas – brief
- Fee: US$185
- 4 required documents
checked 22 October 2026
The United States requires citizens of Guinea-Bissau to hold a visa issued in advance. From Guinea-Bissau, the application is made at the consulate of the United States in Bissau or through a visa centre appointed by the United States.
Guinea-Bissau’s missions in the United States
Missions of Guinea-Bissau in the United States (1)
In return, Guinea-Bissau has 1 mission in the United States, but no embassy there on record.
Good to know
The United States in Guinea-Bissau
There is no embassy of the United States in Guinea-Bissau on record, so Guinea-Bissau is probably covered by an embassy of the United States in another country. Worldwide, the United States has 314 missions in 179 countries; one of them is in Guinea-Bissau.
Travel to Guinea-Bissau for US citizens
US citizens receive their visa for Guinea-Bissau at the border; it covers up to 90 days. In Guinea-Bissau, US citizens can turn to their consulate for passports and emergency help.
When the consulate of the United States in Guinea-Bissau is closed
The consulate of the United States 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 the United States, such as Veterans Day on Wednesday 11 November 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Does the United States have consulates in Guinea-Bissau?
Yes, the United States has a consulate in Bissau.
Do citizens of Guinea-Bissau need a visa for the United States?
Citizens of Guinea-Bissau must obtain a visa before travelling to the United States.
Do US citizens need a visa for Guinea-Bissau?
US citizens can get a visa on arrival in Guinea-Bissau, valid for stays of up to 90 days.
Does Guinea-Bissau have an embassy in the United States?
Not on record: Guinea-Bissau has 1 mission in the United States, but no embassy.