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United Arab Emirates to Guinea-Bissau visa requirements

UAE ordinary passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival for Guinea-Bissau for tourism, with UAE MoFA listing a 90-day stay. Use the official RGB online pre-enrolment before travel where possible, and carry a yellow fever vaccination certificate. As of 18 June 2026, United Arab Emirates ordinary passport holders are not visa-exempt for Guinea-Bissau, but UAE MoFA lists normal UAE passports as eligible for visa on arrival and notes a 90-day tourism stay. Guinea-Bissau's official RGB Electronic Visa Application System describes the process as a biometric visa issued at Osvaldo Vieira International Airport after collection of biographical and biometric data. The RGB site offers online pre-enrolment and a visa confirmation/slip that can be printed and shown to the airline and border officer; this is the safest preparation path. If applying purely on arrival outside the online RGB flow, the RGB portal says travelers should have an authorization letter from Guinea-Bissau's Migration Office. Official fee information is not perfectly harmonized: RGB lists a 30-day short-stay single-entry visa at EUR 61.45 plus a EUR 2.50 transaction fee, and a 3-month multiple-entry visa at EUR 70.45 plus EUR 2.50, while UAE MoFA states the tourism stay for UAE nationals is 90 days. Passport validity should be at least six months, and a yellow fever vaccination certificate is required for entry.
VISA REQUIREDTOURISMFLEXIBLE ENTRYLast verified 2026-06-18
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 2026-06-18
Visa type
Visa on arrival; RGB online pre-enrolment/confirmation recommended
Maximum stay
Up to 90 days for tourism per UAE MoFA
per entry
Entries
Single entry for short stay; multiple-entry 3-month option listed by RGB
from issue date
Visa fee
RGB lists EUR 61.45 + EUR 2.50 for 30-day short stay; EUR 70.45 + EUR 2.50 for 3-month multiple-entry
consular fee only
Processing time
Online pre-enrolment before travel; biometric visa issued on arrival at Bissau airport
standard track
Validity
Stay period depends on visa type granted; UAE MoFA lists 90 days for tourism
from issue date
/02 — The process

How to apply

/01
Confirm visa-on-arrival eligibility
UAE MoFA lists normal UAE passports as visa on arrival for Guinea-Bissau, with a 90-day tourism stay. This is not visa-free entry, so prepare for a visa process at arrival.
· UAE ordinary passport· VOA
/02
Use the RGB online pre-enrolment
Complete the official RGB electronic visa application before travel where possible. If accepted, print the visa confirmation or slip to show the airline and border officer.
· rgb-visa.com· Print confirmation
/03
Avoid relying on arrival without pre-approval
The RGB portal says a visa-on-arrival application outside the electronic pre-enrolment route requires a Migration Office authorization letter. If you do not use RGB pre-enrolment, arrange this before flying.
· Authorization letter· Migration Office
/04
Prepare health and passport documents
Carry a UAE passport valid at least six months, with a blank page, plus an original yellow fever vaccination certificate. Official UK and U.S. guidance both flag yellow fever proof as required.
· 6 months· Yellow fever
/05
Carry supporting travel evidence
Have accommodation details, onward or return travel, and sufficient funds available. RGB asks for travel and accommodation information as part of the biometric visa process.
· Accommodation· Onward travel
/06
Complete visa issuance in Bissau
On arrival at Osvaldo Vieira International Airport, present your passport, printed RGB confirmation or authorization letter, yellow fever certificate, and supporting documents. Biometrics are collected before the visa is issued.
· Bissau airport· Biometrics
/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

11 items
Personalized checklist
United Arab Emirates -> Guinea-Bissau · Visa on arrival; RGB online pre-enrolment/confirmation recommended
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RequiredUAE ordinary passport valid at least 6 months
Original passport; keep the blank pages and remaining validity required for this route
required
RequiredAt least 1 blank passport page
Original passport; keep the blank pages and remaining validity required for this route
required
RequiredPrinted RGB online pre-enrolment confirmation or Migration Office authorization letter
Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel
required
RequiredYellow fever vaccination certificate
Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel
required
RequiredAccommodation address or host details in Guinea-Bissau
Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel
required
RecommendedReturn or onward ticket
Bookings, itinerary, or confirmations matching the requested stay dates
recommended
RequiredCard/cash to cover the visa and transaction fee
Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel
required
RecommendedProof of sufficient funds for the stay
Bank, income, or asset proof with clear name, date, and balances
recommended
RecommendedTravel medical insurance
Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel
recommended
RequiredOfficial application form or online application
Official form; submit online or print and sign as instructed
Use the current form from the official or designated application channel.
RequiredFlight and hotel itinerary
Confirmed or agency-arranged itinerary when the route guide requires it
Use dates that fit the allowed stay and visa validity.
Official sourcesUAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Guinea-Bissau travel requirementsRepublic of Guinea-Bissau Electronic Visa Application System (RGB Visa)RGB Visa - official fee table
Application link included: Republic of Guinea-Bissau Electronic Visa Application System (RGB Visa)
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/04 — The cost

Fee breakdown

All-in estimate
Line itemAmountSource
RGB short-stay visaEUR 61.45 + EUR 2.50Official RGB fee table lists this for a single-entry 30-day short-stay visa
RGB 3-month multiple-entry visaEUR 70.45 + EUR 2.50Official RGB fee table lists this for a multiple-entry visa valid 3 months
Other RGB visa categoriesEUR 55.00-100.00 + EUR 2.50Transit, 6-month, 1-year, and courtesy categories vary by visa type
Yellow fever vaccinationVaries by clinicRequired certificate if not already held
Total estimateEUR 63.95 — EUR 102.50incl. all
/05 — The wait

Processing time

RGB online pre-enrolment plus arrival issuance
Before travel plus arrival processing
Recommended. Submit the RGB application online, print the confirmation, then complete biometric visa issuance at Bissau airport.
Visa on arrival with authorization letter
Arranged before travel, issued on arrival
RGB states visa-on-arrival applicants should have a Migration Office authorization letter if not using the electronic pre-enrolment flow.
Embassy or mission visa
Varies by mission
An alternative where a Guinea-Bissau mission is available; official sources list missions abroad, but UAE MoFA shows no UAE mission in Guinea-Bissau.
/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency
/01
Visa is still required
UAE nationals are not listed as visa-exempt; UAE MoFA classifies normal UAE passports for Guinea-Bissau as visa on arrival, not visa-free.
High
/02
Pre-enrolment reduces boarding risk
RGB says accepted online applicants receive a confirmation/slip that can be printed and used by airlines for boarding approval.
High
/03
Yellow fever certificate required
Official UK and U.S. entry guidance state that proof of yellow fever vaccination is required for Guinea-Bissau.
High
/04
Arrival without authorization can fail
RGB states visa-on-arrival applicants outside the online route need an authorization letter from the Migration Office.
Medium
/05
Fee and stay labels differ by source
UAE MoFA lists 90 days for tourism, while RGB's fee table separates a 30-day short-stay visa from a 3-month multiple-entry visa, so travelers should select the correct visa type.
Medium
/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
2026-06-19
Reviewed by Claude Code
Second-pass review: re-verified the evidence chain against official sources; key facts confirmed and checked-date refreshed.
2026-06-18 · major
Reclassified UAE to Guinea-Bissau as visa on arrival
Updated from eVisa-led guidance to visa-on-arrival guidance based on UAE MoFA's Guinea-Bissau destination page. Clarified RGB online pre-enrolment, Migration Office authorization-letter language, official RGB fees, 6-month passport validity, and mandatory yellow fever proof.
/09 — The questions

Frequently asked

Can a UAE passport holder enter Guinea-Bissau visa-free?—
No. UAE ordinary passport holders need a visa, but UAE MoFA lists normal UAE passports as eligible for visa on arrival for Guinea-Bissau.
Is the RGB site an eVisa or a visa on arrival?+
Should I apply online before travel?+
Do I need an authorization letter?+
How long can UAE nationals stay?+
Is yellow fever vaccination required?+
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