Guinea-Bissau
Switzerland
Switzerland visa for citizens of Guinea-Bissau
Entry requirement
Switzerland requires citizens of Guinea-Bissau to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Switzerland visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
Which Switzerland visa?
Schengen visa (type C) for tourism
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days in any 180-day period
- Fee
- €90
- Processing time
- Normally decided within 15 days, longer in individual cases.
All visa types for Switzerland
Switzerland’s tourist visa costs €90 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is sem.admin.ch. Processing time, as Switzerland states it: Normally decided within 15 days, longer in individual cases. 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 Switzerland
Switzerland 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 Switzerland in Dakar370 km
Rue René Ndiaye, Dakar
According to the official diplomatic lists used here, Switzerland covers Guinea-Bissau from its embassy in Dakar, Senegal (370 km from Bissau). Switzerland sets which of its missions takes applications from Guinea-Bissau; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.
Swiss citizens travelling to Guinea-Bissau
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Travel advice for Switzerland
- US State Department Level 1: Exercise normal precautions
- 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 Switzerland can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Switzerland at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 13 August 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Switzerland (updated 11 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Switzerland (updated 13 October 2026).
Good to know
How long citizens of Guinea-Bissau can stay in Switzerland
How long citizens of Guinea-Bissau may stay in Switzerland is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How citizens of Guinea-Bissau apply
Switzerland has no embassy or career consulate in Guinea-Bissau. Citizens of Guinea-Bissau apply through a mission of Switzerland accredited to Guinea-Bissau from abroad, or through another Schengen state that represents Switzerland for visas; the official visa portal of Switzerland names the right place.
Switzerland and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by Switzerland lets citizens of Guinea-Bissau travel in all Schengen states; apply to Switzerland when it is the main destination of the trip.
Switzerland’s neighbours for citizens of Guinea-Bissau
Germany, Italy, Liechtenstein, France and Austria require citizens of Guinea-Bissau to obtain a visa in advance.
Swiss citizens travelling to Guinea-Bissau
Swiss 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 Switzerland?
Switzerland requires citizens of Guinea-Bissau to hold a visa issued in advance.
Is there an embassy of Switzerland in Guinea-Bissau?
No. Switzerland has no embassy in Guinea-Bissau. Official diplomatic lists name its embassy in Dakar, Senegal for Guinea-Bissau.
How much does the Switzerland tourist visa cost?
Switzerland’s official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Normally decided within 15 days, longer in individual cases.
Do Swiss citizens need a visa for Guinea-Bissau?
Swiss citizens receive their visa for Guinea-Bissau at the border; it covers up to 90 days.
Can citizens of Guinea-Bissau enter Switzerland visa-free?
No; citizens of Guinea-Bissau need a visa for Switzerland 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.