Sweden passport → Guinea-Bissau
Do Swedish citizens need a visa for Guinea-Bissau?
Swedish 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
Guinea-Bissau for other passports
- SwedenVisa 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 Swedish passport holders
Cabo VerdeVisa-free30 days
GambiaVisa-free90 days
SenegalVisa-free90 days
Burkina FasoVisa on arrival30 days
LiberiaVisa on arrival90 days
Sierra LeoneVisa on arrival30 days
BenineVisa
Côte d'IvoireeVisa
Common questions
Do Swedish citizens need a visa for Guinea-Bissau?
Swedish 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 Swedish citizens stay in Guinea-Bissau?
The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.
Can Swedish citizens get a visa on arrival in Guinea-Bissau?
Not under the standard rules.
How many countries can Swedish citizens visit without a visa?
158 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The Sweden passport ranks #6 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.