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Destination

Guinea-Bissau

Africa · Bissau

Entry details

Visa on arrival · up to 90 days

  • Source's ruleVisa on arrival
  • Passport validityValid for period of stay

Practical details for a short tourist stay — conditions change; always verify with an official source.

When to go

Seasonal calendar — from climate data and curated definitions.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Warm / beach
Dry season
Rainy season
Air⌀ 27 °C
26
27
27
27
27
28
27
26
26
27
28
27
Sea⌀ 29 °C
26
27
28
29
29
30
30
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27
Rainfall⌀ 105 mm
0
0
0
0
2
70
351
409
286
126
10
2
Wind⌀ 5 м/с
5
5
5
5
5
5
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5
4
4
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4
Daylight⌀ 12 h
12
12
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11
Tourism: 52.4K international tourists a year▲ +45% over 5 yearslow
Darker cells mark peak months.· Wind: avg. daily max — handy for kite & wind sports

Public holidays

National holidays — closures and days off.

  • All Souls' Day

    November 2, 2026

    Mon · in 34d

  • Christmas Eve

    December 24, 2026

    Thu · in 86d

  • Christmas Day

    December 25, 2026

    Fri · in 87d

  • New Year's Evey

    New Year's Eve

    December 31, 2026

    Thu · in 93d

  • New Year's Day

    January 1, 2027

    Fri · in 94d

  • National Heroes' Day

    January 20, 2027

    Wed · in 113d

  • International Women's Day

    March 8, 2027

    Mon · in 160d

  • Good Friday

    March 26, 2027

    Fri · in 178d

UNESCO sites

1

UNESCO World Heritage sites in this country.

  • Coastal and Marine Ecosystems of the Bijagós Archipelago – Omatí Minhô
    2025Natural

Car rental & driving

Whether your licence is recognized, and which side traffic drives on — per the UN road-traffic conventions.

Your licence may not be recognized

This country is in a different convention — your IDP may not be recognized; a certified translation or a local licence may be required. Check with the rental company.

Trafficright-hand

Health

Yellow feverCDC recommends vaccinationcertificate for everyone
Malariain some areas — see detailsrisk present
Tap watersafely managed water: 24%bottled only
Vaccines (CDC)
Hepatitis AHepatitis BMeningococcalTyphoid

Country page on CDC

Internet

Connectivity on the road: coverage, data price, access.

Onlinelimited30%
Mobile datamoderate$2.7/GB
eSIM: Supported

Prices

Overall price level
+10%pricier than home
Food
Healthy dietF CFA 984/day≈ ₴76.6/day
Wheat flourF CFA 540/kg≈ ₴42.7/kg+86%
RiceF CFA 412/kg≈ ₴32.3/kg
Vegetable oilF CFA 1,357/L≈ ₴107/L
TomatoesF CFA 1,089/kg≈ ₴85.8/kg
BeansF CFA 1,094/kg≈ ₴86.2/kg
Fuel
GasolineF CFA 899/L≈ ₴70/L−22%
DieselF CFA 898/L≈ ₴70/L

Frequently asked questions

Guinea-Bissau: do Ukraine citizens need a visa?

No advance visa: Ukraine citizens get a visa on arrival — up to 90 days.

How long can you stay?

Up to 90 days per visit.

What do you need to enter?

Passport must be valid Valid for period of stay. Rules change — check the official source before you travel.

All destinations for Ukraine citizens: visa-free, eTA and visas →

Similar visa-free destinations

Similar climate, sea and prices — no visa needed in advance.

If something goes wrong

Lost passport, detention, emergencies — where to turn.

MFA emergency line:+380 44 238-15-88MFA hotline — crisis situations with citizens abroad
Register your trip for emergenciesEmbassies & consulates — official MFA list

About the country

Capital
Bissau
Continent
Africa
Population
1,874,309
Area
36,120 km²
Currency
Franc · XOF
▲ 1.2%1 UAH = 12.86 XOF
May 31, 2026September 28, 2026
Time zone
17:07UTC+0

−3h vs. your time

Sockets
C

220 V · 50 Hz

Calling code
+245
Languages
Portuguese, pov
Borders
🇸🇳 Senegal🇬🇳 Guinea