Guinea-Bissau
Canada
Canada visa for citizens of Guinea-Bissau
Entry requirement
Canada requires citizens of Guinea-Bissau to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Canada visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index
Which Canada visa?
Visitor visa (temporary resident visa, TRV)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Usually up to 6 months per entry, as decided by the border officer
- Fee
- CA$100
- Processing time
- Varies by country; check IRCC’s processing time tool. Time starts after biometrics
For the tourist visa, Canada’s official sources give a standard fee of CA$100, and applications are made on canada.ca. Processing time, as Canada states it: Varies by country; check IRCC’s processing time tool. Time starts after biometrics. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Usually up to 6 months per entry, as decided by the border officer.
Where citizens of Guinea-Bissau apply for a visa for Canada
Canada has no embassy or consulate in Guinea-Bissau on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- 369 km
- Consulate of Canada in Nouakchott694 km
Plot M, No. 38 (opposite the French Embassy), Nouakchott
- Embassy of Canada in Bamako834 km
Avenue Al Qoods - Route de Koulikoro, Bamako
Canada looks after Guinea-Bissau from abroad: the official diplomatic lists used here name an embassy in Dakar, Senegal (369 km from Bissau) as the responsible post. Other nearest Canadian missions to Bissau are in Nouakchott, Mauritania (694 km) and Bamako, Mali (834 km). Canada sets which of its missions takes applications from Guinea-Bissau; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.
Canadian citizens travelling to Guinea-Bissau
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Travel advice for Canada
- US State Department Level 1: Exercise normal precautions
- 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.
Before travelling from Guinea-Bissau to Canada, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Canada at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 4 June 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Canada (updated 2 June 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Canada (updated 13 October 2026).
Good to know
How long citizens of Guinea-Bissau can stay in Canada
How long citizens of Guinea-Bissau may stay in Canada is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How citizens of Guinea-Bissau apply
Canada has no embassy or career consulate in Guinea-Bissau. Citizens of Guinea-Bissau apply through a mission of Canada accredited to Guinea-Bissau from abroad; the official visa portal of Canada names the right place.
Canada’s neighbours for citizens of Guinea-Bissau
The United States requires citizens of Guinea-Bissau to obtain a visa in advance.
Canadian citizens travelling to Guinea-Bissau
Guinea-Bissau issues Canadian citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 90 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
Frequently asked questions
Do citizens of Guinea-Bissau need a visa for Canada?
Canada requires citizens of Guinea-Bissau to hold a visa issued in advance.
Is there an embassy of Canada in Guinea-Bissau?
No. Canada has no embassy in Guinea-Bissau. Official diplomatic lists name its embassy in Dakar, Senegal for Guinea-Bissau.
How much does the Canada tourist visa cost?
Canada’s official sources give a standard fee of CA$100 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Varies by country; check IRCC’s processing time tool. Time starts after biometrics.
Do Canadian citizens need a visa for Guinea-Bissau?
Guinea-Bissau issues Canadian citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 90 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
Can citizens of Guinea-Bissau enter Canada visa-free?
No; citizens of Guinea-Bissau need a visa for Canada obtained in advance.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.