Guinea-Bissau
Germany
Germany visa for citizens of Guinea-Bissau
Entry requirement
Citizens of Guinea-Bissau must obtain a visa before travelling to Germany.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Germany visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at dakar.diplo.de
Which Germany visa?
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 the mission receives the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; any waiting time for an appointment comes on top.
Germany’s tourist visa costs €90 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is videx.diplo.de. Processing time, as Germany states it: Usually 15 days after the mission receives the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; any waiting time for an appointment comes on top. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
German missions in Guinea-Bissau
- Embassy of Germany in Bissau
20, Avenue Pasteur, Angle Rue Mermoz, Dakar., Bissau
Germany has 1 mission in Guinea-Bissau, with its embassy in Bissau.
German citizens travelling to Guinea-Bissau
GermanyGuinea-Bissau Visa on arrival Guinea-Bissau visa for citizens of Germany
Travel advice for Germany
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
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 Germany, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Germany at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 12 May 2025) and the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Germany (updated 11 August 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long citizens of Guinea-Bissau can stay in Germany
How long citizens of Guinea-Bissau may stay in Germany 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 German embassy in Bissau, or to a visa centre acting for Germany; fees, documents and processing times are published by Germany.
Germany and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by Germany lets citizens of Guinea-Bissau travel in all Schengen states; apply to Germany when it is the main destination of the trip.
Germany’s neighbours for citizens of Guinea-Bissau
Switzerland, Poland, the Netherlands, Denmark, Belgium, the Czech Republic, Luxembourg, France and Austria require citizens of Guinea-Bissau to obtain a visa in advance.
German citizens travelling to Guinea-Bissau
German citizens receive their visa for Guinea-Bissau at the border; it covers up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do citizens of Guinea-Bissau need a visa for Germany?
Citizens of Guinea-Bissau must obtain a visa before travelling to Germany.
Where is the German embassy in Guinea-Bissau?
The German embassy in Guinea-Bissau is in Bissau.
How much does the Germany tourist visa cost?
Germany’s official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Usually 15 days after the mission receives the file, up to 45 days in individual cases; any waiting time for an appointment comes on top.
Do German citizens need a visa for Guinea-Bissau?
German citizens receive their visa for Guinea-Bissau at the border; it covers up to 90 days.
Can citizens of Guinea-Bissau enter Germany visa-free?
No; citizens of Guinea-Bissau need a visa for Germany 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.