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Guinea-Bissau

Everything to have & know before you land in Guinea-Bissau.

🧭 Quick facts

1 USD = 565 XOF
Local time —
Portuguese, Creole
Dial +245
Drives right
Plug C · ~230V

↻ Rate refreshed today · Exchange rate is indicative, updated daily.

🗓️ When it's busiest

Events per month — peak around January.

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Visa RequiredRequired📄 Entry & DocsMost nationalities need a visa obtained in advance from Guinea-Bissau diplomatic missionsSource · Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Yellow Fever VaccinationRequired💉 HealthMandatory vaccination for entry and protection against endemic diseaseSource · WHO International Travel Health Guidelines
Water SafetyRequired💉 HealthOnly drink bottled or thoroughly boiled water
Malaria ProphylaxisRecommended💉 HealthHigh risk tropical region requires preventative medicationSource · CDC Travel Health Recommendations
Travel InsuranceRecommended💉 HealthMedical facilities are limited, comprehensive travel insurance is crucial
Last reviewed 2026-06-24. Entry, health and safety rules change — always confirm with official sources (and a travel clinic for vaccines) before you travel.
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Safety & alerts — Guinea-Bissau

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Reconsider travel

Reconsider travel to Guinea-Bissau due to unrest , inadequate health infrastructure, and landmines . There is no U.S. embassy or consulate in Guinea-Bissau. The U.S. government has limited ability to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens. Consular services are provided by the U.S. embassy in Dakar, Senegal. Unrest Guinea-Bissau has had periods of political instability for decades, including

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Indicative information aggregated from public sources (U.S. State Dept · GDELT). Always check your government's official travel advisory before travelling. Advisory updated 9/12/2026.