Guinea-Bissau passport → Germany
Do Guinea-Bissauan citizens need a visa for Germany?
Guinea-Bissauan passport holders need a visa for Germany, applied for in advance at an embassy, consulate or visa application centre.
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.
Germany at a glance
- Capital
- Berlin
- Currency
- Euro (EUR)
- Languages
- German
- Calling code
- +49
- Region
- Western Europe
DE51.0°N · 9.0°EPhoto: Lencer and NordNordWest · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia CommonsGermany for other passports
- Guinea-BissauVisa required
IndiaVisa required
United StatesVisa-free90 days
United KingdomVisa-free90 days
United Arab EmiratesVisa-free90 days
ChinaVisa required
SingaporeVisa-free90 days
PakistanVisa required
BangladeshVisa required
Sri LankaVisa required
NepalVisa required
NigeriaVisa required
PhilippinesVisa required
Nearby in Western Europe for Guinea-Bissauan passport holders
AustriaVisa required
BelgiumVisa required
FranceVisa required
LiechtensteinVisa required
LuxembourgVisa required
MonacoVisa required
NetherlandsVisa required
SwitzerlandVisa required
Common questions
Do Guinea-Bissauan citizens need a visa for Germany?
Guinea-Bissauan passport holders need a visa for Germany, applied for in advance at an embassy, consulate or visa application centre.
How long can Guinea-Bissauan citizens stay in Germany?
The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.
Can Guinea-Bissauan citizens get a visa on arrival in Germany?
Not under the standard rules.
How many countries can Guinea-Bissauan citizens visit without a visa?
49 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Guinea-Bissau passport ranks #78 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia, Visa requirements for Guinea-Bissauan citizens (edited 28 Mar 2026), CC BY-SA 4.0. Last checked 11 Oct 2026. Rules change. Always confirm with the official embassy or immigration website of Germany before you travel.