Spain to Guinea-Bissau visa requirements

Yes, Spanish ordinary passport holders need a visa for Guinea-Bissau. A visa is not waived for Spain, but you can obtain a visa on arrival at Bissau (Osvaldo Vieira) International Airport for roughly EUR 85 cash, apply through the official eVisa pre-enrollment portal, or get a visa in advance at a Guinea-Bissau consulate. Stays of up to 90 days are permitted. Guinea-Bissau is an ECOWAS country in West Africa and is not part of the Schengen area, so the Schengen 90/180 rule and ETIAS do not apply here. Spain is not on Guinea-Bissau's short list of visa-exempt countries (which covers ECOWAS members and certain Portuguese-speaking nationals), so a Spanish citizen must hold a visa to enter. Three channels are available: (1) visa on arrival at Bissau International Airport, the most common route for European tourists, paid in cash (around EUR 85, or the equivalent in USD or West African CFA francs, XOF); (2) an online eVisa pre-enrollment available to most nationalities; and (3) a visa obtained in advance from a Guinea-Bissau embassy or consulate. Visa on arrival and short-stay tourist visas generally allow stays of up to 90 days. Because card payment is not reliably accepted at the airport and the country has experienced periods of political instability (including unrest in late 2025), travelers should carry exact cash for the fee, confirm the current amount before departure, and check their government's travel advisory. Passports should be valid for at least six months beyond the date of entry with blank pages, and proof of onward travel and accommodation may be requested.