Kenyan travellers need a visa for Guinea‑Bissau; you can pre‑enrol online via the official e‑Visa system and carry the printed confirmation for travel/entry.
Last verified: 2026-02-05
At a glance
Entry requirements
- The official e‑Visa site indicates a biometric visa is required and is issued on arrival after biometric data collection (currently at Osvaldo Vieira International Airport).
- If using visa on arrival, you may need a letter of authorisation from the Guinea‑Bissau Migration Office (per the official e‑Visa site).
- Your passport should be valid for at least 6 months from arrival.
Stay
The official e‑Visa site describes a single‑entry biometric visa for a stay of up to 90 days.
Passport
At least 6 months from arrival (per UK travel advice and the e‑Visa site).
Health — Yellow fever
A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required for entry (per WHO country list; UK travel advice also notes this requirement).
Procedures and eligible ports of entry can change; confirm the latest process with official Guinea‑Bissau authorities/embassy and your airline before travel.
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Sources
- Republic of Guinea‑Bissau — Electronic Visa Application System (biometric visa, 90 days, e‑Visa pre‑enrolment, VOA authorisation letter)
- UK Government travel advice — Guinea‑Bissau entry requirements (visa required; passport validity; yellow fever certificate)
- WHO — Yellow fever vaccination requirements and recommendations (country list PDF; includes Guinea‑Bissau entry requirement)
Important
This tool is for guidance only and may be incomplete or out of date. Always confirm with official government sources and your airline before you travel.