Botswana passport → Guinea-Bissau
Do Motswana citizens need a visa for Guinea-Bissau?
Motswana passport holders need a visa for Guinea-Bissau, applied for in advance at an embassy, consulate or visa application centre.
Heads-up: some sources list this route as visa on arrival (90 days).
What this means for your trip
- Book an appointment with the embassy, consulate or its visa centre early. Waits can be long in peak season.
- Typical documents: application form, photos, bank statements, ITR, employment letter, bookings and travel insurance.
- If you already hold certain other visas, a simpler route may apply. Check the section below.
Guinea-Bissau at a glance
- Capital
- Bissau
- Currency
- West African CFA franc (XOF)
- Languages
- Portuguese, Upper Guinea Creole
- Calling code
- +245
- Region
- Western Africa
Guinea-Bissau for other passports
- BotswanaVisa required
IndiaVisa on arrival90 days
United StatesVisa on arrival90 days
United KingdomVisa on arrival90 days
United Arab EmiratesVisa on arrival90 days
ChinaVisa on arrival90 days
SingaporeVisa on arrival90 days
PakistanVisa on arrival90 days
BangladeshVisa on arrival90 days
Sri LankaVisa on arrival90 days
NepalVisa on arrival90 days
NigeriaVisa-free
PhilippinesVisa on arrival90 days
Nearby in Western Africa for Motswana passport holders
BeninVisa-free90 days
GambiaVisa-free90 days
GhanaVisa-free60 days
Cabo VerdeVisa on arrival
SenegalVisa on arrival90 days
Sierra LeoneVisa on arrival30 days
Burkina FasoeVisa
Côte d'IvoireeVisa
Common questions
Do Motswana citizens need a visa for Guinea-Bissau?
Motswana passport holders need a visa for Guinea-Bissau, applied for in advance at an embassy, consulate or visa application centre.
How long can Motswana citizens stay in Guinea-Bissau?
The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.
Can Motswana citizens get a visa on arrival in Guinea-Bissau?
Not under the standard rules.
How many countries can Motswana citizens visit without a visa?
73 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Botswana passport ranks #58 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0). Updated weekly. Rules can change, so give the official site a quick look before you fly.