Guinea-Bissauan Visa is not required for Central Africans
Stay Duration: 90 days
Entry Requirements
- Citizens of the Central African Republic can visit and stay in Guinea-Bissau for a duration of 90 days by applying for an e-visa.
- Tourists from the Central African Republic can also gain entry into Guinea-Bissau by obtaining a visa on arrival online in a form of pre-enrolment and at one of the Guinea-Bissau diplomatic missions.
- Prospective visitors travelling to Guinea-Bissau are required to have a passport valid for a minimum of 6 months from the date of arrival in Guinea-Bissau. The passport should have at least two blank pages for visa stamping.
- Currency restriction for both local and foreign currencies is set at XOF 2,000,000 or equivalent in cash; any amount exceeding that amount must be declared on arrival.
- Travellers from CAR are to present a financial statement as evidence of sufficient funds to spend during their stay in Guinea-Bissau, as well as an onward or return ticket.
- Central Africans travelling with pets must have a veterinarian certificate.
- Tourists are expected to have proof of yellow fever vaccination before travelling to Guinea-Bissau.
- Citizens of CAR should have proof of sufficient funds to spend while in Guinea-Bissau.
- Also, travellers from CAR would show evidence of accommodation in Guinea-Bissau, which can be a hotel reservation.
- Prospective visitors can get to Guinea-Bissau from any international airport in the Central African Republic. These international airports can be found in Antananarivo and Toamasina.
- Air France, Tap Air Portugal, Kenya Airways, Royal Air Maroc and ASKY are some of the carriers that fly from the Central African Republic to Guinea-Bissau.
- The estimated flight duration from the Central African Republic to Bissau, Guinea-Bissau is 11 hours, 10 minutes.
- Guinea-Bissau is generally hot and humid, with a rainy season that lasts from mid-May to mid-November and a cooler dry season occupying the rest of the year.
- The best time to visit Guinea Bissau is during the months of December and January, which have the lowest temperature, and it does not rain.
- The official currency used in Guinea-Bissau is the West African CFA franc. This currency is also used by its neighbours in Senegal, Burkina Faso, Benin, Togo, Mali, Niger and Côte d’Ivoire. Visitors can exchange their foreign currency at various banks and exchange outlets in the country.
- The official language in Guinea-Bissau is Portuguese. French is also widely spoken since it is surrounded by Francophone countries.
- On average, tourists spend about $50 on expenses per day in Guinea-Bissau.
- Intending visitors who are regarded as person-non-grata by the Government of Guinea-Bissau will not be allowed entry.
- Guinea-Bissau uses the Greenwich Mean Time (GMT), which puts CAR an hour ahead in time.
- Islam is the most popular religion in Guinea-Bissau, with Muslims accounting for about 45% of the total population of the country. About 31% adhere to traditional African beliefs, while 22% of the country’s population are Christians.
- Movement in Guinea-Bissau is possible with taxis, car rental, trains, riverboats and ferries.
- The power and socket plug used in Guinea-Bissau are of Type C. The standard voltage is 220 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz.
- Visitors are expected to be courteous and conscious of existing rules and customs as they go about their tourism-related activities.