Guinea-Bissau
Netherlands
Netherlands visa for citizens of Guinea-Bissau
Entry requirement
Citizens of Guinea-Bissau must obtain a visa before travelling to the Netherlands.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Netherlands visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
Which Netherlands 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 within 15 days, up to 45 days in individual cases. You receive an e-mail when processing ends; it does not say whether the visa was granted.
All visa types for the Netherlands
For the tourist visa, the Netherlands’ official sources give a standard fee of €90, and applications are made on consular.mfaservices.nl. Processing time, as the Netherlands states it: Usually within 15 days, up to 45 days in individual cases. You receive an e-mail when processing ends; it does not say whether the visa was granted. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
Where citizens of Guinea-Bissau apply for a visa for the Netherlands
Netherlands 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.
- Embassy of the Netherlands in Dakar370 km
Rue Jacques Bugnicourt 37, Dakar
According to the official diplomatic lists used here, The Netherlands covers Guinea-Bissau from its embassy in Dakar, Senegal (370 km from Bissau). Which post accepts applications from residents of Guinea-Bissau is decided by the Netherlands, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.
Dutch citizens travelling to Guinea-Bissau
NetherlandsGuinea-Bissau Visa on arrival Guinea-Bissau visa for citizens of the Netherlands
Travel advice for the Netherlands
- 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 the Netherlands, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates the Netherlands at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 17 August 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to the Netherlands (updated 11 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for the Netherlands (updated 13 October 2026).
Good to know
How long citizens of Guinea-Bissau can stay in the Netherlands
How long citizens of Guinea-Bissau may stay in the Netherlands is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How citizens of Guinea-Bissau apply
The Netherlands has no embassy or career consulate in Guinea-Bissau. Citizens of Guinea-Bissau apply through a mission of the Netherlands accredited to Guinea-Bissau from abroad, or through another Schengen state that represents the Netherlands for visas; the official visa portal of the Netherlands names the right place.
the Netherlands and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by the Netherlands lets citizens of Guinea-Bissau travel in all Schengen states; apply to the Netherlands when it is the main destination of the trip.
The Netherlands’ neighbours for citizens of Guinea-Bissau
Germany and Belgium require citizens of Guinea-Bissau to obtain a visa in advance.
Dutch citizens travelling to Guinea-Bissau
Dutch 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 the Netherlands?
Citizens of Guinea-Bissau must obtain a visa before travelling to the Netherlands.
Is there an embassy of the Netherlands in Guinea-Bissau?
No. The Netherlands has no embassy in Guinea-Bissau. Official diplomatic lists name its embassy in Dakar, Senegal for Guinea-Bissau.
How much does the Netherlands tourist visa cost?
The Netherlands’ official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Usually within 15 days, up to 45 days in individual cases. You receive an e-mail when processing ends; it does not say whether the visa was granted.
Do Dutch citizens need a visa for Guinea-Bissau?
Dutch citizens receive their visa for Guinea-Bissau at the border; it covers up to 90 days.
Can citizens of Guinea-Bissau enter the Netherlands visa-free?
No; citizens of Guinea-Bissau need a visa for the Netherlands 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.