Guinea-Bissau
Spain
Spain visa for citizens of Guinea-Bissau
Entry requirement
Citizens of Guinea-Bissau need a visa for Spain, obtained before travel.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Spain visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at exteriores.gob.es
Which Spain visa?
Schengen visa (visado de estancia) for tourism
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days in any 180-day period
- Fee
- €90
- Processing time
- 15 calendar days from submission, extendable up to 45 days if documents or an interview are requested.
Spain’s tourist visa costs €90 at the standard rate published by its authorities. Processing time, as Spain states it: 15 calendar days from submission, extendable up to 45 days if documents or an interview are requested. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
Spanish missions in Guinea-Bissau
Spain has 1 mission in Guinea-Bissau, with its embassy in Bissau.
Spain: visa decisions in Guinea-Bissau
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2,985 | 1,214 | 1,439 | 54.2% | 20.1% |
| 2024 | 2,796 | 1,121 | 1,394 | 55.4% | 47.6% |
| 2025 | 3,002 | 1,251 | 1,468 | 54.0% | 25.0% |
In 2025, Spain’s embassy and consulates in Guinea-Bissau (Bissau) received 3,002 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 1,251. 54.0% of applications were refused. In 2024 the rate was much the same, 55.4%. Applications rose by 7% compared with 2024 (2,796).
For comparison, all Schengen states together refused 54.3% of the applications lodged in Guinea-Bissau that year. Spain’s consulates worldwide refused 14.6%. Spain was the 2nd most applied-for Schengen state in Guinea-Bissau.
You apply to the Schengen state that is your main destination (the longest stay or the main purpose; the state of first entry only when there is none), so a lower rate elsewhere is no reason to apply there. The figures cover applications lodged in Guinea-Bissau, by any nationality: mostly citizens, but also residents from other countries.
Source: European Commission, Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs, visa statistics for consulates 2023–2025 (© European Union, reused under CC BY 4.0). Short-stay (type C) visas. How these figures are made
Spanish citizens travelling to Guinea-Bissau
SpainGuinea-Bissau Visa on arrival Guinea-Bissau visa for citizens of Spain
Travel advice for Spain
- 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.
Before travelling from Guinea-Bissau to Spain, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Spain at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 31 July 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Spain (updated 28 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Spain (updated 2 November 2026).
Good to know
How long citizens of Guinea-Bissau can stay in Spain
How long citizens of Guinea-Bissau may stay in Spain 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 Spanish embassy in Bissau, or to a visa centre acting for Spain; fees, documents and processing times are published by Spain.
Spain and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by Spain lets citizens of Guinea-Bissau travel in all Schengen states; apply to Spain when it is the main destination of the trip.
Spain’s neighbours for citizens of Guinea-Bissau
Andorra, Portugal, France and Morocco require citizens of Guinea-Bissau to obtain a visa in advance.
Spanish citizens travelling to Guinea-Bissau
Spanish 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 Spain?
Citizens of Guinea-Bissau need a visa for Spain, obtained before travel.
Where is the Spanish embassy in Guinea-Bissau?
The Spanish embassy in Guinea-Bissau is in Bissau.
How much does the Spain tourist visa cost?
Spain’s official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa. Processing time: 15 calendar days from submission, extendable up to 45 days if documents or an interview are requested.
Do Spanish citizens need a visa for Guinea-Bissau?
Spanish citizens receive their visa for Guinea-Bissau at the border; it covers up to 90 days.
Can citizens of Guinea-Bissau enter Spain visa-free?
No; citizens of Guinea-Bissau need a visa for Spain 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.