Botswana passport → Guinea-Bissau

Do Motswana citizens need a visa for Guinea-Bissau?

Visa required in advance

Motswana passport holders need a visa for Guinea-Bissau, arranged before you travel. Depending on the country, that means an online application, a sponsor or agent, or an appointment at a visa centre.

Heads-up: some sources list this route as visa on arrival (90 days).

What this means for your trip

Start early. Some countries take the whole application online; others need a visa-centre appointment for fingerprints, and waits can be long in peak season.
Typical documents: application form, photos, bank statements, tax returns, an 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

BotswanaVisa 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 Motswana passport holders

BeninVisa-free90 days
GambiaVisa-free90 days
GhanaVisa-free60 days
Cabo VerdeVisa on arrival
SenegalVisa on arrival90 days
Sierra LeoneVisa on arrival30 days
Burkina FasoeVisa
Côte d'IvoireeVisa

Common questions

Do Motswana citizens need a visa for Guinea-Bissau?

Motswana passport holders need a visa for Guinea-Bissau, arranged before you travel. Depending on the country, that means an online application, a sponsor or agent, or an appointment at a visa centre.

How long can Motswana citizens stay in Guinea-Bissau?

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

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

Not under the standard rules.

How many countries can Motswana citizens visit without a visa?

73 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Botswana passport ranks #57 of 93 (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.