Guinea-Bissau
South Africa
South Africa visa for citizens of Guinea-Bissau
Entry requirement
Citizens of Guinea-Bissau must obtain a visa before travelling to South Africa.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- South Africa visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at dirco.gov.za
Which South Africa visa?
Visitor's visa (section 11 of the Immigration Act) and visa-exempt holiday visits
Key facts
- Fee
- ZAR 425
All visa types for South Africa
For the tourist visa, South Africa’s official sources give a standard fee of ZAR 425.
South African missions in Guinea-Bissau
South Africa has 1 mission in Guinea-Bissau, with its embassy in Bissau.
South African citizens travelling to Guinea-Bissau
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Travel advice for South Africa
- 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 South Africa can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates South Africa at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 26 May 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to South Africa (updated 5 November 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for South Africa (updated 28 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long citizens of Guinea-Bissau can stay in South Africa
How long citizens of Guinea-Bissau may stay in South Africa 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 South African embassy in Bissau, or to a visa centre acting for South Africa; fees, documents and processing times are published by South Africa.
South Africa’s neighbours for citizens of Guinea-Bissau
Eswatini and Lesotho require citizens of Guinea-Bissau to obtain a visa in advance.
South African citizens travelling to Guinea-Bissau
South African 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 South Africa?
Citizens of Guinea-Bissau must obtain a visa before travelling to South Africa.
Where is the South African embassy in Guinea-Bissau?
The South African embassy in Guinea-Bissau is in Bissau.
How much does the South Africa tourist visa cost?
South Africa’s official sources give a standard fee of ZAR 425 for the tourist visa.
Do South African citizens need a visa for Guinea-Bissau?
South African citizens can get a visa on arrival in Guinea-Bissau, valid for stays of up to 90 days.
Can citizens of Guinea-Bissau enter South Africa visa-free?
No; citizens of Guinea-Bissau need a visa for South Africa 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.