Romania→Guinea-Bissau
Romania to Guinea-Bissau
What should I do before I travel?
Obtain a physical visa in advance from a Guinea-Bissau embassy or consulate; the visa must be applied for before you travel. Because Guinea-Bissau does not have an embassy in Romania, you must use the nearest Guinea-Bissau embassy, which is located in Senegal.
Make sure your ordinary Romanian passport is valid for at least six months beyond your intended date of entry to Guinea-Bissau. Carry your passport when you travel, as it is the accepted travel document.
Yellow fever vaccination is mandatory for entry into Guinea-Bissau; have the appropriate vaccination certificate with you before departure. Travel insurance is recommended but is not a condition of entry.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a visa to travel to Guinea-Bissau?
Romanian citizens need a visa to enter Guinea-Bissau for tourism; you must obtain a physical visa in advance from an embassy or consulate.
Can I get a visa on arrival or do I have to apply before I go?
The visa for Guinea-Bissau must be a physical visa obtained before travel; it is not issued on arrival and must be applied for at an embassy or consulate.
How long does my passport need to be valid?
Your Romanian passport must be valid for at least six months beyond your date of entry into Guinea-Bissau.
What travel document do I need?
A passport is the accepted travel document for entry into Guinea-Bissau; carry your ordinary Romanian passport when you travel.
Do I need any vaccinations before I travel?
Yellow fever vaccination is mandatory for entry into Guinea-Bissau; you must have the required vaccination documentation.
Where do I apply for the Guinea-Bissau visa if there is no embassy in Romania?
You must apply for the visa at an embassy or consulate; Guinea-Bissau does not have an embassy in Romania, so use the nearest Guinea-Bissau embassy, which is in Senegal.
Do I need travel insurance to enter Guinea-Bissau?
Travel insurance is recommended for travel to Guinea-Bissau but it is not a stated condition of entry.
Will I need to prove I have enough money for my stay?
There is no recorded requirement to show proof of funds for entry into Guinea-Bissau for Romanian tourists.
Is there anything special for children or under-18 travellers?
There is no recorded additional requirement for travellers under 18 for entry into Guinea-Bissau on this route.
Do I have to register on arrival or fill in an entry card?
There is no recorded requirement for arrival registration or an entry card on arrival in Guinea-Bissau for Romanian tourists.
Where can I check the official rules?
When was this last checked?
Our checker last confirmed these requirements on August 14, 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 upon entry, but medical treatment is paid for by travelers — it's advisable to have a policy covering medical expenses and repatriation.
- Save your embassy’s contact
Your nearest mission: Senegal — worth having if your documents are lost.
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Local knowledge, seasons and customs — things they won't check at the border but that your trip depends on. Everything you need to know.
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More about Guinea-Bissau
Africa
- Capital
- Bissau
- Currency
- West African CFA franc (XOF)
- Known for
- Indigo dye, Biosphere Reserves, Peaceful Beaches
- Food
- Domoda, Caldo de Mancarra, Tigua
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Romania embassy in Senegal