Guinea-Bissau passport → South Africa

Do Guinea-Bissauan citizens need a visa for South Africa?

Visa required in advance

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

Apply on the official site: dha.gov.za

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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South Africa at a glance

Capital: Pretoria, Bloemfontein, Cape Town
Currency: South African rand (ZAR)
Languages: Afrikaans, English, Southern Ndebele, Northern Sotho, Southern Sotho, Swazi, Tswana, Tsonga, Venda, Xhosa, Zulu
Calling code: +27
Region: Southern Africa

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Tourists taking in the view to Cape Town from the southern end of Robben Island

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South Africa for other passports

Guinea-BissauVisa required
IndiaeTA90 days
United StatesVisa-free90 days
United KingdomVisa-free90 days
United Arab EmiratesVisa-free90 days
ChinaeTA90 days
SingaporeVisa-free90 days
PakistaneVisa
BangladeshVisa required
Sri LankaVisa required
NepalVisa required
NigeriaeVisa
PhilippineseVisa

Nearby in Southern Africa for Guinea-Bissauan passport holders

NamibiaVisa on arrival90 days
BotswanaeVisa
LesothoeVisa
EswatiniVisa required

Common questions

Do Guinea-Bissauan citizens need a visa for South Africa?

How long can Guinea-Bissauan citizens stay in South Africa?

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

Can Guinea-Bissauan citizens get a visa on arrival in South Africa?

Not under the standard rules.

How many countries can Guinea-Bissauan citizens visit without a visa?

49 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Guinea-Bissau passport ranks #78 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.