Costa Rica passport → Guinea-Bissau

Do Costa Rican citizens need a visa for Guinea-Bissau?

Visa on arrival90 days

Costa Rican passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Guinea-Bissau for up to 90 days. You do not need to apply before you fly.

What this means for your trip

Keep the visa fee ready, ideally in US dollars or the local currency, plus passport photos.
Expect to show a return ticket, hotel booking and proof of funds at the counter.
Some countries also offer the same visa online, which can save queueing on arrival.

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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

Costa RicaVisa on arrival90 days
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 Costa Rican passport holders

GambiaVisa-free
Cabo VerdeVisa on arrival
SenegalVisa on arrival90 days
BenineVisa
Burkina FasoeVisa
Côte d'IvoireeVisa
GuineaeVisa90 days
LiberiaeVisa

Common questions

Do Costa Rican citizens need a visa for Guinea-Bissau?

Costa Rican passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Guinea-Bissau for up to 90 days. You do not need to apply before you fly.

How long can Costa Rican citizens stay in Guinea-Bissau?

Up to 90 days under the current visa on arrival rule. Longer stays need a different visa.

How many countries can Costa Rican citizens visit without a visa?

131 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Costa Rica passport ranks #25 of 94 (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.