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Guinea-Bissau visa for Japanese citizens

Entry requirement

Visa on arrival up to 90 days

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

Maximum stay
90 days
Where to apply
Nothing to apply for in advance

Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index

Citizens of Guinea-Bissau travelling to Japan

Guinea-BissauJapan Visa required Japan visa for citizens of Guinea-Bissau

Travel advice for Guinea-Bissau

  • US State Department Level 3: Reconsider travel
  • 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 Japan to Guinea-Bissau, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Guinea-Bissau at Level 3, reconsider travel (updated 10 December 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Guinea-Bissau (updated 10 December 2025) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Guinea-Bissau (updated 22 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.

Good to know

How long Japanese citizens can stay in Guinea-Bissau

Japanese citizens may stay in Guinea-Bissau for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Guinea-Bissau.

How Japanese citizens apply

Japanese citizens receive the visa for Guinea-Bissau at the port of entry, so they should have their passport, the fee and any documents the officers may ask for, such as a return ticket.

Guinea-Bissau’s neighbours for Japanese citizens

Senegal admits Japanese citizens visa-free.

Citizens of Guinea-Bissau travelling to Japan

Citizens of Guinea-Bissau need a visa for Japan, obtained before travel.

Frequently asked questions

Do Japanese citizens need a visa for Guinea-Bissau?

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

How long can Japanese citizens stay in Guinea-Bissau?

Japanese citizens can stay in Guinea-Bissau for up to 90 days with a visa on arrival.

Do citizens of Guinea-Bissau need a visa for Japan?

Citizens of Guinea-Bissau need a visa for Japan, obtained before travel.

Can Japanese citizens enter Guinea-Bissau visa-free?

No; Japanese citizens need a visa on arrival in Guinea-Bissau.

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.