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China visa for citizens of Guinea-Bissau

Entry requirement

Visa required

Citizens of Guinea-Bissau must obtain a visa before travelling to China.

Where to apply
1 mission

Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at gw.china-embassy.gov.cn

Which China visa?

L visa (tourism)

Key facts

Maximum stay
Duration of stay printed on the visa (short-stay visas allow up to 180 days per entry)
Processing time
Set by the mission or visa application centre where you apply

Apply on China Online Visa Application System (MFA)

All visa types for China

China’s official site for the tourist visa is consular.mfa.gov.cn. Processing time, as China states it: Set by the mission or visa application centre where you apply. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Duration of stay printed on the visa (short-stay visas allow up to 180 days per entry).

Chinese missions in Guinea-Bissau

China has 1 mission in Guinea-Bissau, with its embassy in Bissau.

Chinese citizens travelling to Guinea-Bissau

ChinaGuinea-Bissau Visa on arrival Guinea-Bissau visa for citizens of China

Travel advice for China

  • US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
  • 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.

Citizens of Guinea-Bissau planning a trip to China can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates China at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 18 October 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to China (updated 27 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for China (updated 27 October 2026).

Good to know

How long citizens of Guinea-Bissau can stay in China

How long citizens of Guinea-Bissau may stay in China is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.

How citizens of Guinea-Bissau apply

In Guinea-Bissau, applications go to the Chinese embassy in Bissau, or to a visa centre acting for China; fees, documents and processing times are published by China.

China’s neighbours for citizens of Guinea-Bissau

Laos, Afghanistan, Myanmar, North Korea, Russia and India require citizens of Guinea-Bissau to obtain a visa in advance.

Chinese citizens travelling to Guinea-Bissau

Chinese citizens can get a visa on arrival in Guinea-Bissau, valid for stays of up to 90 days.

Frequently asked questions

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

Citizens of Guinea-Bissau must obtain a visa before travelling to China.

Where is the Chinese embassy in Guinea-Bissau?

The Chinese embassy in Guinea-Bissau is in Bissau.

Do Chinese citizens need a visa for Guinea-Bissau?

Chinese citizens can get a visa on arrival in Guinea-Bissau, valid for stays of up to 90 days.

Can citizens of Guinea-Bissau enter China visa-free?

No; citizens of Guinea-Bissau need a visa for China obtained in advance.

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.