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Hungary to Guinea-Bissau
Do I need a visa for Guinea-Bissau?
Hungarian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Guinea-Bissau. The entry permission is a physical visa issued by a Bissau-Guinean mission; it is not issued on arrival.
The visa does not permit paid work or study.
Which documents do I need?
You must travel on a passport. A private (ordinary) Hungarian passport is accepted and must be valid for at least 6 months from the date of entry. An emergency/temporary passport issued by a consul is also accepted if it meets the validity requirement.
National identity cards, temporary national ID cards, old-style booklet ID cards and driving licences are not accepted for entry.
Are vaccinations required for Guinea-Bissau?
Yellow fever vaccination is mandatory for all travellers to Guinea-Bissau. You must present your international vaccination card at the airport police checkpoint on arrival.
Consult a specialist clinic for other recommended vaccinations and health advice for tropical diseases.
How long can I stay, and can I extend it?
A visa is required and must be obtained before departure.
Because the permitted length of stay varies by case, do not rely on a published day limit here; follow the period shown on the visa once it is issued.
Can children travel on this route?
Children under 18 must hold the same accepted travel documents (passport or temporary passport) as adults. No additional parental-consent documents are required.
Where do I get the visa?
Apply for the visa through the consular section of the Embassy of the Republic of Guinea-Bissau in Lisbon; Hungary is accredited to that mission. The visa, when granted, is a physical sticker or stamp placed in your passport.
Guinea-Bissau does not maintain an embassy in Hungary; contact the Lisbon mission for visa matters.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use my Hungarian ID card or driving licence to enter?
No. A national identity card and any form of driving licence are not accepted as travel documents for entry to Guinea-Bissau; you must travel on a passport or an emergency/temporary passport.
How long must my passport be valid, and are temporary passports accepted?
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the date you enter Guinea-Bissau, and it should have blank pages suitable for affixing a visa. Emergency/temporary passports issued by a consul are also accepted if they meet the validity requirement.
Do I have to buy travel insurance to enter?
Comprehensive travel and accident insurance is recommended and described as indispensable for a trouble-free trip, but it is not stated as a condition of entry.
Will I need to prove I have enough money for my stay?
You will not be asked to show proof of funds or bank statements on this route; proof of funds is not required.
Do I need to complete an arrival card or register on arrival?
There is no arrival registration or entry card required on arrival for this route.
What documents do children need?
Travellers under 18 travelling to Guinea-Bissau need the same accepted travel documents as adults (passport or temporary passport). No additional parental-consent documents are required as a rule.
What will the border officer actually check when I arrive?
Show your passport and your international vaccination card (showing yellow fever vaccination) to the airport police on arrival; the vaccination card is checked at the airport police checkpoint.
Who do I contact for consular help or visa questions?
If you need help with visa matters, contact the Embassy of the Republic of Guinea-Bissau in Lisbon, which handles consular and visa enquiries for Hungary.
Are there extra health checks if I'm coming from an epidemic-affected country?
If you are coming from or have recently visited a country affected by an epidemic, you may face additional measures such as a declaration form and temperature checks; consult health guidance before travel.
What does the visa look like and how long is it valid?
The visa, once issued, is a physical sticker or stamp placed in your passport. The official guidance says visa validity varies by case; the source does not state a fixed length of stay tied to the visa for this route.
Do I need blank pages in my passport?
You should ensure your passport has blank pages suitable for a visa so the mission can affix the visa sticker; passports without blank pages may prevent visa issuance.
Is there a Guinea-Bissau embassy in Hungary I can go to?
Because Hungary is accredited to the Bissau-Guinean embassy in Lisbon, you should direct consular and visa inquiries to that embassy’s consular section rather than to a Bissau-Guinean mission in Hungary, since none is maintained there.
Where can I check the official rules?
When was this last checked?
Our checker last confirmed these requirements on August 31, 2026. Entry rules can change without notice, so confirm against the official source below before you travel.
Before you travel
- 1Apply before you travel
Apply before you book. Processing times vary, and a refusal cannot be appealed at the border.
- 2Check your passport
Your passport must stay valid for 6 months beyond your trip.
- 3Get the required vaccinations
Yellow Fever
- Travel insurance
Not required to enter, but treatment is charged to visitors — worth a policy that covers repatriation.
- Save your embassy’s contact
Your nearest mission: Portugal — worth having if your documents are lost.
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