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Guinea-Bissau visa for citizens of Timor-Leste

Entry requirement

Visa on arrival up to 90 days

Citizens of Timor-Leste receive their visa for Guinea-Bissau at the border; it covers 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 Timor-Leste

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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 Timor-Leste 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 citizens of Timor-Leste can stay in Guinea-Bissau

Citizens of Timor-Leste may stay in Guinea-Bissau for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Guinea-Bissau.

How citizens of Timor-Leste apply

Citizens of Timor-Leste 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 Timor-Leste

Senegal requires citizens of Timor-Leste to obtain a visa in advance.

Citizens of Guinea-Bissau travelling to Timor-Leste

Timor-Leste issues citizens of Guinea-Bissau a visa on arrival for stays of up to 30 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance. The rule is the same in both directions between Timor-Leste and Guinea-Bissau.

Frequently asked questions

Do citizens of Timor-Leste need a visa for Guinea-Bissau?

Citizens of Timor-Leste receive their visa for Guinea-Bissau at the border; it covers up to 90 days.

How long can citizens of Timor-Leste stay in Guinea-Bissau?

Citizens of Timor-Leste can stay in Guinea-Bissau for up to 90 days with a visa on arrival.

Do citizens of Guinea-Bissau need a visa for Timor-Leste?

Timor-Leste issues citizens of Guinea-Bissau a visa on arrival for stays of up to 30 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.

Can citizens of Timor-Leste enter Guinea-Bissau visa-free?

No; citizens of Timor-Leste 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.