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Do Brazil passport holders need a visa to visit GW?

Brazilian ordinary passport holders need a visa for Guinea-Bissau. The recommended route is the official eVisa (RGB Electronic Visa System), which grants a single-entry stay of up to 90 days. A visa on arrival is also available but is less reliable, so obtaining the eVisa before departure is strongly advised. Guinea-Bissau does not grant visa-free entry to holders of ordinary Brazilian passports. The CPLP (Community of Portuguese Language Countries) visa exemption that lists Brazil applies only to diplomatic and service passports, not to ordinary tourist passports. For a short tourist visit, an ordinary Brazilian passport holder must obtain a visa. Two channels exist: (1) the official electronic visa (eVisa) issued through the Republic of Guinea-Bissau Electronic Visa Application System (RGB), which provides a single-entry visa valid for a stay of up to 90 days, and (2) a visa on arrival at Osvaldo Vieira International Airport in Bissau, which in practice generally requires a prior authorization letter from the Migration Office and is therefore less dependable. Because the eVisa can be applied for and confirmed before travel (typically within a few business days), it is the recommended option. A passport valid for at least six months on arrival and a valid yellow fever vaccination certificate are required for all travelers. Guinea-Bissau is not in the Schengen area, so the Schengen 90/180 rule and ETIAS do not apply.
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.
/01 — The numbers

Key facts

Last verified 2026-05-30
Visa type
eVisa (electronic visa) — visa on arrival also available
Maximum stay
Up to 90 days
per entry
Entries
Single entry (multiple-entry available on request)
from issue date
Visa fee
Approx. EUR 75-95 total (visa fee plus EUR 2.50 processing fee)
consular fee only
Processing time
Around 3-4 business days
standard track
Validity
Valid for entry within 90 days of issue; single entry
from issue date
/02 — The process

How to apply

/01
Confirm your passport is eligible
Ensure you hold an ordinary Brazilian passport valid for at least 6 months beyond your intended arrival date, with at least one blank page. The CPLP visa exemption does not cover ordinary passports, so a visa is required.
· 6 months validity· ordinary passport
/02
Open the official eVisa portal
Go to the Republic of Guinea-Bissau Electronic Visa Application System (RGB) at rgb-visa.com and start a new tourist visa application.
· online· RGB system
/03
Complete the application form
Enter your biographical and passport data, travel dates, accommodation details in Bissau, and upload a passport photo and passport bio-page scan.
· photo· passport scan
/04
Pay the visa fee online
Pay the visa fee plus the EUR 2.50 processing fee by credit card. Keep the payment confirmation.
· credit card· EUR 2.50 processing fee
/05
Receive and print the eVisa
After approval (typically 3-4 business days), download the eVisa confirmation sent by email and print a copy to present on arrival.
· print confirmation· 3-4 business days
/06
Carry health documents for entry
Bring your printed eVisa and a valid yellow fever vaccination certificate; immigration will verify both at Bissau airport.
· yellow fever certificate
/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

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Personalized checklist
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Ordinary Brazilian passport valid 6+ months on arrival
required
At least one blank passport page
required
Approved eVisa printout (or visa on arrival authorization letter)
required
Yellow fever vaccination certificate (ICVP)
required
Recent passport-style photograph
required
Proof of accommodation / hotel booking in Bissau
required
Return or onward flight ticket
recommended
Proof of sufficient funds for the stay
recommended
Credit card for online fee payment
required
Travel/medical insurance
recommended
Track your progress · save & email a copy
/04 — The cost

Fee breakdown

All-in estimate
Line itemAmountSource
eVisa fee (single entry, up to 90 days)Approx. EUR 75-90Charged online via the RGB Electronic Visa Application System; exact amount depends on entry type.
Online processing feeEUR 2.50Non-refundable surcharge added to the online payment.
Visa on arrival (alternative)Approx. EUR 85-90Paid at Bissau airport; generally requires a prior Migration Office authorization letter.
Yellow fever vaccinationVaries by clinicCost of the vaccine if not already held; the certificate itself is mandatory for entry.
Total estimateEUR 77EUR 95incl. all
/05 — The wait

Processing time

Visa on arrival
Same day at airport
Issued at Bissau airport but typically requires a prior authorization letter from the Migration Office, making it less reliable.
/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency
/01
Ordinary passports are not visa-exempt
The CPLP visa waiver listing Brazil applies only to diplomatic and service passports; ordinary tourist passport holders must obtain a visa.
High
/02
eVisa is the most reliable channel
The official electronic visa can be secured and confirmed before travel, avoiding airport uncertainty.
High
/03
Visa on arrival needs prior authorization
Visa on arrival generally requires an authorization letter from the Migration Office, which travelers often fail to arrange in advance.
Medium
/04
Yellow fever certificate is mandatory
Entry can be refused without a valid yellow fever vaccination certificate.
Medium
/05
Passport validity under 6 months
Passports with less than 6 months validity on arrival can be denied entry.
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
Brazil to Guinea-Bissau route verified
Confirmed via Wikipedia visa policy/requirements pages and the official RGB Electronic Visa Application System that ordinary Brazilian passport holders require a visa (eVisa or visa on arrival, up to 90 days); CPLP exemption applies only to diplomatic/service passports.
/09 — The questions

Frequently asked

Can Brazilians enter Guinea-Bissau without a visa?
No. The CPLP visa exemption that lists Brazil applies only to diplomatic and service passports. Ordinary passport holders must obtain an eVisa or a visa on arrival.
Should I get an eVisa or a visa on arrival?+
How long can I stay?+
Is a yellow fever vaccination required?+
Is Guinea-Bissau in the Schengen area?+
How long does the eVisa take to process?+
/11 — Passport tools

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