Guinea-Bissau travel advice

Explore our complete guide to Guinea-Bissau with the latest travel advice for travellers and holidaymakers including official updates and local travel tips for Guinea-Bissau.

Guinea-Bissau travel guide - essential info

Below is a beginner's guide to Guinea-Bissau with essential travel facts such as dominant language spoken, typical flight time from the UK and the local currency. You can also check whether visas are required and what plug adapter you need to pack.

Guinea-Bissau - quick facts
Time difference UK +0 hours
Language(s) Portuguese Creole, Portuguese
Currency West African CFA Franc
Electricity C + E + F plug (220V)
Driving side Right
Visa✝ Yes

✝ = requirements for UK travellers.

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Guinea-Bissau travel advice

Check the latest travel advice on visiting Guinea-Bissau from official government sources (in english) from around the world including entry requirements and travel restrictions.

Learn more about the current safety and security risks from terrorism, natural disasters and more. Read about the local laws and customs to consider when travelling around Guinea-Bissau.

Note: UK FCDO - UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office

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Guinea-Bissau travel health

Find out more about staying safe when travelling to Guinea-Bissau with the latest guidance on required vaccinations and recommended medication to take with you.

Check out the general travel tips for staying safe and healthy in Guinea-Bissau, risks of preventable diseases and what to pack.

Note: CDC - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

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Guinea-Bissau covid live updates

Check the latest live updates on Covid-19 in Guinea-Bissau with the vaccination requirements, current available statistics and up-to-date travel advice from government agencies.

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Guinea-Bissau FAQs

Read our frequently asked questions about travelling to Guinea-Bissau including the current entry restrictions, covid rules, driving side, electrical plugs used and much more.

Are there entry restrictions to Guinea-Bissau due to Covid-19?

Guinea-Bissau is open for tourism from the UK.

Negative PCR test results or proof of full Covid-19 vaccination required for arrivals from the UK.

Check out Ministry of Public Health, Guinea-Bissau for more information.

Do I need to quarantine in the UK if I travel from Guinea-Bissau?

You do not need to quarantine on arrival in the UK from Guinea-Bissau. The UK no longer requires a passenger locator form, Covid-19 test or proof of vaccination.

What is the time difference between Guinea-Bissau and the UK?

The time difference between Guinea-Bissau and the UK is UK time+0 hours.

What is the main language spoken in Guinea-Bissau?

The main languages spoken in Guinea-Bissau are Portuguese Creole and Portuguese.

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What is the currency in Guinea-Bissau?

The currency in Guinea-Bissau is the West African CFA Franc (XOF).

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Which plugs are used in Guinea-Bissau?

Guinea-Bissau uses electrical plug type C + E + F (220 Volts).

Which side of the road do they drive on in Guinea-Bissau?

They drive on the right side of the road in Guinea-Bissau.

Do you need a visa for Guinea-Bissau?

Yes, UK passport holders do need a visa to enter Guinea-Bissau.

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