Poland→Guinea-Bissau
Poland to Guinea-Bissau
Do I need a visa for Guinea-Bissau?
You must have a visa before you travel. Polish citizens need a Bissau‑Guinean visa for transit and stay, and it must be obtained in advance rather than on arrival.
The visa is issued in the form of a physical visa once granted. This tourist entry does not permit paid work or study.
Which documents do I need?
You must travel on an ordinary Polish passport or on a temporary passport; both are accepted for entry.
Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the date of entry. A national identity card and a driving licence are not accepted for this route.
Are vaccinations required for Guinea-Bissau?
Yellow fever vaccination is mandatory on entry; you must show the entry recorded in your International Certificate of Vaccination (the “yellow card”).
Other vaccinations are recommended by the authorities (examples given include Di‑Per‑Te, meningitis, cholera and hepatitis A and B) but these are advisory rather than entry requirements.
How long can I stay, and can I extend it?
If asked at the border, you should be prepared to show you have sufficient funds for your stay.
Can children travel on this route?
Minors travelling with carers who are not their parents or legal guardians should carry a written parental consent (l'autorisation parentale).
Do I need travel insurance?
Travel insurance is recommended. The authorities advise comprehensive travel insurance covering hospitalization and possible medical transport and recommend you ensure the policy will be accepted locally.
Where do I get the visa?
You apply for the visa online at the official visa portal, www.rgb-visa.com, and the process results in a physical visa once it is granted.
Guinea‑Bissau does not keep an embassy in Poland; the embassy accredited to Poland is in Moscow. Travellers through Senegal may obtain a visa at the Bissau‑Guinean embassy in Dakar or the consulate in Ziguinchor.
Frequently asked questions
Can I get the visa when I arrive in Guinea‑Bissau?
You must obtain a Bissau-Guinean visa before you travel. The visa is a physical visa issued after application; you cannot rely on getting one on arrival.
Which travel document can I use?
Your ordinary Polish passport or a temporary passport is accepted. Your passport must be valid for at least six months from the date you enter Guinea‑Bissau.
Can I travel with my Polish national ID or driving licence?
A national identity card and a driving licence are not accepted for entry to Guinea‑Bissau on this route; you must travel on a passport or temporary passport.
Will I need to prove I can pay for my trip?
You may be asked at the border to show that you have sufficient funds for your stay; make sure you can demonstrate you can cover your expenses while in the country.
What does a child travelling without parents need?
If you are under 18 and travelling with carers who are not your parents or legal guardians, carry a written parental-authorisation letter (l'autorisation parentale).
Where can I get consular help or apply in person?
Guinea‑Bissau does not maintain an embassy in Poland; the embassy accredited to Poland is in Moscow. Travellers via Senegal may obtain a visa at the Bissau‑Guinean embassy in Dakar or the consulate in Ziguinchor.
Do I need to fill in an arrival card or register on arrival?
There is no arrival registration or entry card required according to the official guidance for this route.
Is there an official online visa portal?
The official source names www.rgb-visa.com as the online visa portal. Use that site for the electronic application that leads to the physical visa.
Are any other vaccinations suggested?
The official guidance lists several recommended vaccines beyond yellow fever (for example Di‑Per‑Te, meningitis, cholera, hepatitis A and B). These are recommendations, not entry requirements.
What proof of yellow fever vaccination do I need?
Carry your International Certificate of Vaccination showing yellow fever vaccination to present at border control; without it you will not meet the stated entry requirement.
Who should I contact for the latest entry rules?
If you have specific questions about changes to entry rules, the official guidance advises contacting the Bissau‑Guinean embassy accredited to Poland (in Moscow) for up‑to‑date information.
Where can I check the official rules?
When was this last checked?
Our checker last confirmed these requirements on August 5, 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
- 4Carry proof of funds for your stay
Sufficient Money for the Stay
- 5Travelling with a child
Letter of Parental Consent
- Travel insurance
Not required upon entry, but medical treatment is paid for by travelers — it's advisable to have a policy covering medical expenses and repatriation.
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Your nearest mission: Senegal — worth having if your documents are lost.
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