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Guinea-Bissau visa for Beninese citizens

Visa-free

Beninese citizens do not need a visa to travel to Guinea-Bissau.

Where to apply
Nothing to apply for in advance

Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index

Citizens of Guinea-Bissau travelling to Benin

Guinea-BissauBenin Visa-free, 90 days Benin visa for citizens of Guinea-Bissau

Travel advice for Guinea-Bissau

  • US State Department Level 3: Reconsider travel
  • UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
  • German Foreign Office No travel warning

What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.

For a trip from Benin to Guinea-Bissau, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Guinea-Bissau at Level 3, reconsider travel (updated 10 December 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Guinea-Bissau (updated 10 December 2025) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Guinea-Bissau (updated 22 October 2026).

Good to know

How long Beninese citizens can stay in Guinea-Bissau

No maximum stay in Guinea-Bissau is given in the data for Beninese citizens; the border officer sets it on entry.

Guinea-Bissau’s neighbours for Beninese citizens

Senegal and Guinea admit Beninese citizens visa-free.

Citizens of Guinea-Bissau travelling to Benin

Citizens of Guinea-Bissau can visit Benin without a visa for up to 90 days. The rule is the same in both directions between Benin and Guinea-Bissau.

Frequently asked questions

Do Beninese citizens need a visa for Guinea-Bissau?

Beninese citizens do not need a visa to travel to Guinea-Bissau.

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

Citizens of Guinea-Bissau can visit Benin without a visa for up to 90 days.

Can Beninese citizens enter Guinea-Bissau visa-free?

Yes, Beninese citizens can enter Guinea-Bissau without a visa.

Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.