Guinea-Bissau
France
France visa for citizens of Guinea-Bissau
Entry requirement
France requires citizens of Guinea-Bissau to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- France visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at gw.ambafrance.org
Which France visa?
Uniform Schengen visa (type C) for tourism
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days in any 180-day period
- Fee
- €90
- Processing time
- Usually 15 days after lodging the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; allow extra time to obtain an appointment.
For the tourist visa, France’s official sources give a standard fee of €90, and applications are made on france-visas.gouv.fr. Processing time, as France states it: Usually 15 days after lodging the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; allow extra time to obtain an appointment. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
French missions in Guinea-Bissau
- Embassy of France in Bissau
Bairro de Penha, Avenida Combatente de Liberdade de Patria, 1011 Bissao, Bissau
France has 1 mission in Guinea-Bissau, with its embassy in Bissau.
French citizens travelling to Guinea-Bissau
FranceGuinea-Bissau Visa on arrival Guinea-Bissau visa for citizens of France
Travel advice for France
- 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.
For a trip from Guinea-Bissau to France, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates France at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 20 October 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to France (updated 22 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for France (updated 28 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long citizens of Guinea-Bissau can stay in France
How long citizens of Guinea-Bissau may stay in France 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 French embassy in Bissau, or to a visa centre acting for France; fees, documents and processing times are published by France.
France and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by France lets citizens of Guinea-Bissau travel in all Schengen states; apply to France when it is the main destination of the trip.
France’s neighbours for citizens of Guinea-Bissau
Switzerland, Germany, Belgium, Luxembourg, Italy, Andorra, Monaco and Spain require citizens of Guinea-Bissau to obtain a visa in advance.
French citizens travelling to Guinea-Bissau
Guinea-Bissau issues French 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 France?
France requires citizens of Guinea-Bissau to hold a visa issued in advance.
Where is the French embassy in Guinea-Bissau?
The French embassy in Guinea-Bissau is in Bissau.
How much does the France tourist visa cost?
France’s official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Usually 15 days after lodging the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; allow extra time to obtain an appointment.
Do French citizens need a visa for Guinea-Bissau?
Guinea-Bissau issues French 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 France visa-free?
No; citizens of Guinea-Bissau need a visa for France 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.