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Guinea-Bissau
Guinea-Bissau visa for Swiss citizens
Entry requirement
Swiss 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 Switzerland
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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 Switzerland 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 Swiss citizens can stay in Guinea-Bissau
Swiss citizens may stay in Guinea-Bissau for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Guinea-Bissau.
How Swiss citizens apply
Swiss 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 Swiss citizens
Senegal admits Swiss citizens visa-free.
Citizens of Guinea-Bissau travelling to Switzerland
Citizens of Guinea-Bissau must obtain a visa before travelling to Switzerland.
Frequently asked questions
Do Swiss citizens need a visa for Guinea-Bissau?
Swiss citizens can get a visa on arrival in Guinea-Bissau, valid for stays of up to 90 days.
How long can Swiss citizens stay in Guinea-Bissau?
Swiss 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 Switzerland?
Citizens of Guinea-Bissau must obtain a visa before travelling to Switzerland.
Can Swiss citizens enter Guinea-Bissau visa-free?
No; Swiss 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.