Kenya passport → Guinea-Bissau
Do Kenyan citizens need a visa for Guinea-Bissau?
Kenyan passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Guinea-Bissau for up to 90 days. You do not need to apply before you fly.
What this means for your trip
- Keep the visa fee ready, ideally in US dollars or the local currency, plus passport photos.
- Expect to show a return ticket, hotel booking and proof of funds at the counter.
- Some countries also offer the same visa online, which can save queueing on arrival.
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
- KenyaVisa on arrival90 days
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 Kenyan passport holders
BeninVisa-free90 days
GambiaVisa-free90 days
GhanaVisa-free60 days
Cabo VerdeVisa on arrival
MaliVisa on arrival90 days- NigeriaVisa on arrival
SenegalVisa on arrival90 days
Sierra LeoneVisa on arrival30 days
Common questions
Do Kenyan citizens need a visa for Guinea-Bissau?
Kenyan passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Guinea-Bissau for up to 90 days. You do not need to apply before you fly.
How long can Kenyan citizens stay in Guinea-Bissau?
Up to 90 days under the current visa on arrival rule. Longer stays need a different visa.
How many countries can Kenyan citizens visit without a visa?
66 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Kenya passport ranks #63 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia, Visa requirements for Kenyan citizens (edited 7 Oct 2026), CC BY-SA 4.0. Last checked 11 Oct 2026. Rules change. Always confirm with the official embassy or immigration website of Guinea-Bissau before you travel.