Sweden passport → Guinea-Bissau

Do Swedish citizens need a visa for Guinea-Bissau?

Visa required in advance

Swedish 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.

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Guinea-Bissau at a glance

Capital: Bissau
Currency: West African CFA franc (XOF)
Languages: Portuguese, Upper Guinea Creole
Calling code: +245
Region: Western Africa

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Guinea-Bissau for other passports

SwedenVisa 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 Swedish passport holders

Cabo VerdeVisa-free30 days
GambiaVisa-free90 days
SenegalVisa-free90 days
Burkina FasoVisa on arrival30 days
LiberiaVisa on arrival90 days
Sierra LeoneVisa on arrival30 days
BenineVisa
Côte d'IvoireeVisa

Common questions

Do Swedish citizens need a visa for Guinea-Bissau?

Swedish passport holders need a visa for Guinea-Bissau, applied for in advance at an embassy, consulate or visa application centre.

How long can Swedish citizens stay in Guinea-Bissau?

The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.

Can Swedish citizens get a visa on arrival in Guinea-Bissau?

Not under the standard rules.

How many countries can Swedish citizens visit without a visa?

158 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Sweden passport ranks #6 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.