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Do UAE passport holders need a visa to visit GW?

UAE ordinary passport holders need a visa for Guinea-Bissau. The recommended route is the official eVisa (rgb-visa.com); a visa on arrival at Bissau airport is also available. A yellow fever vaccination certificate is mandatory. A United Arab Emirates ordinary passport holder is not visa-exempt for Guinea-Bissau. Guinea-Bissau only waives visas for citizens of 14 ECOWAS West African states (plus diplomatic/service passport holders of certain Lusophone countries), and the UAE is not among them. For everyone else, Guinea-Bissau requires a visa, obtainable either online through the official electronic visa portal (rgb-visa.com) before departure, or as a visa on arrival at Osvaldo Vieira International Airport in Bissau. Both channels grant a stay of up to 90 days. The eVisa is the more reliable and recommended option because visa-on-arrival policy and availability can change without notice and is paid in cash only at the border. A yellow fever vaccination certificate is mandatory for entry, and the passport should be valid for at least six months. The eVisa portal charges a 2.50 EUR online service fee plus the visa fee; the equivalent visa-on-arrival fee is commonly quoted at around 85 EUR / 120 USD payable in cash. Travelers should confirm current requirements with a Guinea-Bissau diplomatic mission before booking, as Guinea-Bissau has limited consular representation in the Gulf.
VISA REQUIREDTOURISMFLEXIBLE ENTRYLast verified 2026-05-30
For guidance only — visa rules change with little notice. Always confirm directly with the destination's embassy or foreign ministry before booking non-refundable travel. Information here applies to ordinary (non-diplomatic) passports unless noted.
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/01 — The numbers

Key facts

Last verified 2026-05-30
Visa type
eVisa (single-entry tourist), visa on arrival also available
Maximum stay
Up to 90 days
per entry
Entries
Single entry (multiple-entry options exist)
from issue date
Visa fee
eVisa 2.50 EUR service fee plus visa fee; VOA approx. 85 EUR / 120 USD cash
consular fee only
Processing time
eVisa a few business days; VOA about 30 minutes at airport
standard track
Validity
Valid for authorized stay of up to 90 days
from issue date
/02 — The process

How to apply

/01
Confirm you need a visa
As a UAE ordinary passport holder you are not on Guinea-Bissau's visa-exempt list (limited to 14 ECOWAS states), so a visa is required.
· UAE ordinary passport· Not visa-exempt
/02
Get vaccinated for yellow fever
Obtain a yellow fever vaccination at least 10 days before travel and keep the international certificate; it is mandatory for entry.
· Mandatory· 10 days before travel
/03
Apply for the eVisa online
Complete the application on the official portal (rgb-visa.com), upload your passport bio page and photo, and provide travel and accommodation details.
· rgb-visa.com· Passport + photo
/04
Pay the fee and submit
Pay the 2.50 EUR online service fee (plus visa fee) by card; the service fee is non-refundable if the visa is not granted.
· Card payment· Non-refundable service fee
/05
Receive and print the eVisa
Wait for approval by email (typically a few business days), then print the eVisa to present on arrival.
· Email approval· Print copy
/06
Enter Guinea-Bissau
Present your passport, eVisa, and yellow fever certificate at Osvaldo Vieira International Airport in Bissau. If you did not get an eVisa, request a visa on arrival and pay in cash.
· Bissau airport· Cash backup for VOA
/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

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Personalized checklist
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UAE passport valid at least 6 months with blank pages
required
Approved Guinea-Bissau eVisa (printed copy)
required
Yellow fever vaccination certificate
required
Passport-style digital photo for the application
required
Proof of accommodation / address in Guinea-Bissau
required
Return or onward flight ticket
recommended
Cash (EUR/USD/CFA) for visa on arrival as backup
recommended
Travel medical insurance
recommended
Proof of sufficient funds for the stay
recommended
Letter of invitation if visiting contacts
optional
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/04 — The cost

Fee breakdown

All-in estimate
Line itemAmountSource
eVisa online service fee2.50 EURCharged on the official portal; non-refundable if visa is denied
eVisa / consular visa feeapprox. 85 EURTourist single-entry visa fee; varies by mission and entry type
Visa on arrival (alternative)approx. 85 EUR / 120 USDCash only at Bissau airport; CFA franc equivalent also accepted
Yellow fever vaccinationVaries by clinicRequired certificate; cost depends on provider in the UAE
Total estimate~88 EUR — ~120 USDincl. all
/05 — The wait

Processing time

eVisa (online)
A few business days
Apply via the official rgb-visa.com portal before travel; most reliable option.
Visa on arrival
About 30 minutes at airport
Available at Osvaldo Vieira International Airport, Bissau; cash payment only and policy can change.
Consular visa
Several business days to weeks
Apply at a Guinea-Bissau diplomatic mission; useful where no embassy is nearby in the Gulf, plan ahead.
/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency
/01
UAE not on visa-exempt list
Guinea-Bissau waives visas only for 14 ECOWAS West African states; the UAE is not included, so a visa is required.
High
/02
Yellow fever certificate mandatory
Travelers must present a valid yellow fever vaccination certificate to enter Guinea-Bissau.
High
/03
Insufficient passport validity
A passport with less than six months validity or no blank pages can lead to refusal.
Medium
/04
Relying solely on visa on arrival
VOA availability and fees can change without notice and require exact cash, so an eVisa is safer.
Medium
/05
Incomplete eVisa application
Missing photo, accommodation details, or unpaid fee delays or voids approval.
Low
/07 — On arrival

After you land

/01
Immigration
Keep your passport, visa or exemption proof, return ticket, and accommodation details ready for border inspection.
/02
Customs
Review the destination's customs rules before travel and declare restricted goods or large cash amounts when required.
/03
Connectivity
Check whether airport SIMs, eSIMs, or roaming are the best option for your route before arrival.
/08 — The history

Policy changelog

since 2024
2026-05-30 · major
United Arab Emirates to Guinea-Bissau route verified
Confirmed UAE ordinary passport holders require a visa; official eVisa (rgb-visa.com) is the recommended channel with visa on arrival also available at Bissau airport. Yellow fever certificate mandatory.
/09 — The questions

Frequently asked

Can a UAE passport holder enter Guinea-Bissau without a visa?—
No. Guinea-Bissau grants visa-free entry only to citizens of 14 ECOWAS West African states. UAE nationals must obtain an eVisa, a visa on arrival, or a consular visa.
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