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United Kingdom visa for citizens of Guinea-Bissau

Visa required

The United Kingdom requires citizens of Guinea-Bissau to hold a visa issued in advance.

Where to apply
No mission in your country

Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index

Which United Kingdom visa?

Standard Visitor visa (tourism)

Key facts

Maximum stay
Up to 6 months per visit
Fee
£135
Processing time
Usually within 3 weeks of the biometric appointment

Apply on GOV.UK – Apply for a Standard Visitor visa

All visa types for the United Kingdom

For the tourist visa, the United Kingdom’s official sources give a standard fee of £135, and applications are made on gov.uk. Processing time, as the United Kingdom states it: Usually within 3 weeks of the biometric appointment. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 6 months per visit.

Where citizens of Guinea-Bissau apply for a visa for the United Kingdom

United Kingdom 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.

The United Kingdom looks after Guinea-Bissau from abroad: the official diplomatic lists used here name an embassy in Dakar, Senegal (369 km from Bissau) as the responsible post. Other nearest British missions to Bissau are in Serrekunda, the Gambia (215 km) and Conakry, Guinea (334 km). The United Kingdom sets which of its missions takes applications from Guinea-Bissau; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.

British citizens travelling to Guinea-Bissau

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Travel advice for the United Kingdom

  • US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
  • 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 the United Kingdom, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates the United Kingdom at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 8 September 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for the United Kingdom (updated 13 October 2026).

Good to know

How long citizens of Guinea-Bissau can stay in the United Kingdom

How long citizens of Guinea-Bissau may stay in the United Kingdom is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.

How citizens of Guinea-Bissau apply

The United Kingdom has no embassy or career consulate in Guinea-Bissau. Citizens of Guinea-Bissau apply through a mission of the United Kingdom accredited to Guinea-Bissau from abroad; the official visa portal of the United Kingdom names the right place.

The United Kingdom’s neighbours for citizens of Guinea-Bissau

Ireland requires citizens of Guinea-Bissau to obtain a visa in advance.

British citizens travelling to Guinea-Bissau

Guinea-Bissau issues British citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 90 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.

Frequently asked questions

Do citizens of Guinea-Bissau need a visa for the United Kingdom?

The United Kingdom requires citizens of Guinea-Bissau to hold a visa issued in advance.

Is there an embassy of the United Kingdom in Guinea-Bissau?

No. The United Kingdom has no embassy in Guinea-Bissau. Official diplomatic lists name its embassy in Dakar, Senegal for Guinea-Bissau.

How much does the United Kingdom tourist visa cost?

The United Kingdom’s official sources give a standard fee of £135 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Usually within 3 weeks of the biometric appointment.

Do British citizens need a visa for Guinea-Bissau?

Guinea-Bissau issues British citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 90 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.

Can citizens of Guinea-Bissau enter the United Kingdom visa-free?

No; citizens of Guinea-Bissau need a visa for the United Kingdom 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.