São Tomé and Príncipe
Guinea-Bissau
Guinea-Bissau visa for citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe
Entry requirement
Citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe 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 São Tomé and Príncipe
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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.
Citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe planning a trip to Guinea-Bissau can compare how foreign ministries rate it: 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 citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe can stay in Guinea-Bissau
Citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe may stay in Guinea-Bissau for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Guinea-Bissau.
How citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe apply
Citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe 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 citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe
Senegal requires citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe to obtain a visa in advance.
Citizens of Guinea-Bissau travelling to São Tomé and Príncipe
Citizens of Guinea-Bissau can enter São Tomé and Príncipe without a visa.
Frequently asked questions
Do citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe need a visa for Guinea-Bissau?
Citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe can get a visa on arrival in Guinea-Bissau, valid for stays of up to 90 days.
How long can citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe stay in Guinea-Bissau?
Citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe can stay in Guinea-Bissau for up to 90 days with a visa on arrival.
Do citizens of Guinea-Bissau need a visa for São Tomé and Príncipe?
Citizens of Guinea-Bissau can enter São Tomé and Príncipe without a visa.
Can citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe enter Guinea-Bissau visa-free?
No; citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe 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.