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Guinea-Bissau
Guinea-Bissau visa for Malian citizens
Entry requirement
Malian citizens do not need a visa to travel to Guinea-Bissau.
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
Citizens of Guinea-Bissau travelling to Mali
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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 Mali 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).
Good to know
How long Malian citizens can stay in Guinea-Bissau
No maximum stay in Guinea-Bissau is given in the data for Malian citizens; the border officer sets it on entry.
Guinea-Bissau’s neighbours for Malian citizens
Senegal and Guinea admit Malian citizens visa-free.
Citizens of Guinea-Bissau travelling to Mali
Mali admits citizens of Guinea-Bissau without a visa. The rule is the same in both directions between Mali and Guinea-Bissau.
Frequently asked questions
Do Malian citizens need a visa for Guinea-Bissau?
Malian citizens do not need a visa to travel to Guinea-Bissau.
Do citizens of Guinea-Bissau need a visa for Mali?
Mali admits citizens of Guinea-Bissau without a visa.
Can Malian citizens enter Guinea-Bissau visa-free?
Yes, Malian citizens can enter Guinea-Bissau without a visa.
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.