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Guinea-Bissau visa for Mauritanian citizens

Entry requirement

Visa on arrival up to 90 days

Mauritanian citizens can get a visa on arrival in Guinea-Bissau, valid for stays of up to 90 days.

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 Mauritania

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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.

Before travelling from Mauritania to Guinea-Bissau, it helps to know the official travel advice: 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 Mauritanian citizens can stay in Guinea-Bissau

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

How Mauritanian citizens apply

Mauritanian 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 Mauritanian citizens

Senegal admits Mauritanian citizens visa-free.

Citizens of Guinea-Bissau travelling to Mauritania

Citizens of Guinea-Bissau need a visa for Mauritania, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa for stays of up to 90 days.

Frequently asked questions

Do Mauritanian citizens need a visa for Guinea-Bissau?

Mauritanian citizens can get a visa on arrival in Guinea-Bissau, valid for stays of up to 90 days.

How long can Mauritanian citizens stay in Guinea-Bissau?

Mauritanian 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 Mauritania?

Citizens of Guinea-Bissau need a visa for Mauritania, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa for stays of up to 90 days.

Can Mauritanian citizens enter Guinea-Bissau visa-free?

No; Mauritanian 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.