Both the eVisa and visa on arrival allow a tourist stay of up to 90 days, normally single entry, with multiple-entry options available on request.

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Russian Federation to Guinea-Bissau visa requirements

Q: Is the eVisa or visa on arrival better?

The eVisa is recommended because it gives confirmed authorization before you board. Visa on arrival works but requires EUR 85 in exact cash and carries more border-stage uncertainty.

Q: How much does it cost?

The visa on arrival is EUR 85 cash. The eVisa total varies, typically in the EUR 40-90 range including the online processing fee.

Q: Do I need a yellow fever certificate?

Yes. Guinea-Bissau requires a valid yellow fever vaccination certificate for entry; get vaccinated in Russia before you travel and carry the certificate.

Q: Where do I apply for the eVisa?

Apply on the official Guinea-Bissau electronic visa portal at rgb-visa.com, complete the form, upload documents, pay online, and print the approval.

Russian passport holders need a visa for Guinea-Bissau. The recommended route is the official online eVisa (apply before travel via rgb-visa.com); a visa on arrival at Bissau airport (85 EUR cash) is also available. Both allow a tourist stay of up to 90 days. Guinea-Bissau is not visa-free for Russia (RU) ordinary passport holders. Only about 14 countries — mainly ECOWAS members and certain CPLP/Portuguese-speaking states — enjoy visa exemption, and Russia is not among them. For everyone else, including Russians, Guinea-Bissau provides two practical channels: an electronic visa (eVisa) applied for online before departure through the government's official RGB Visa platform, and a visa on arrival issued at Bissau Osvaldo Vieira International Airport. Both authorize a tourist stay of up to 90 days (single entry by default; multiple-entry options exist for frequent travelers). The eVisa is the recommended option because it provides confirmed authorization before boarding and reduces the risk of being turned away or held up at the border, where payment must be made in exact cash (85 EUR) and onward-travel and accommodation proof are checked. Note that aggregator websites occasionally and incorrectly list Russia as "visa-free" to Guinea-Bissau; authoritative sources (Wikipedia's visa-policy page and the official portal) confirm a visa is required. As of the 2026-05-30 verification, no mutual visa-waiver agreement between Russia and Guinea-Bissau is in force. Travelers should also carry a valid yellow fever vaccination certificate, which is required for entry to Guinea-Bissau.

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 (tourist) — 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

eVisa from approx. EUR 2.5 government processing + visa fee; visa on arrival EUR 85 cash

consular fee only

Processing time

eVisa typically 3-7 business days; visa on arrival issued at the airport

standard track

Validity

Valid for entry within the period stated on the visa; stay up to 90 days

from issue date

/02 — The process

How to apply

/01

Confirm you need a visa

Russia is not on Guinea-Bissau's visa-exemption list, so a Russian ordinary passport holder must obtain either an eVisa or a visa on arrival before/at entry.

· Visa required· RU ordinary passport

/02

Choose the eVisa (recommended)

Apply online through the official RGB Visa portal (rgb-visa.com) before you travel so your authorization is confirmed prior to boarding.

· Online· Pre-arrival

/03

Complete the application form

Enter personal and passport details, travel dates, accommodation address, and a contact in Guinea-Bissau, then upload the required documents.

· Passport bio page· Photo

/04

Pay the fee and submit

Pay the online processing fee and any visa fee by card, then submit the application and keep the confirmation reference.

· Card payment

/05

Receive and print the eVisa approval

Once approved (typically within a few business days), download and print the eVisa authorization to present on arrival.

· Print copy

/06

Arrive at Bissau airport

Present your passport, eVisa approval (or pay EUR 85 cash for visa on arrival), yellow fever certificate, onward ticket and accommodation proof at immigration.

· Yellow fever cert· Onward ticket

/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

13 items

Personalized checklist

Russian Federation -> Guinea-Bissau · eVisa (tourist) — visa on arrival also available

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Visa typeTravel date

Deadline reminderAdd a date before export

RequiredPassport valid at least 6 months beyond entry with two blank pages

Original passport; keep the blank pages and remaining validity required for this route

required

RequiredCompleted eVisa application via official RGB Visa portal

Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel

required

RequiredRecent passport-style photograph (digital for eVisa)

Use the official size, background, and recency rules for this route

required

RequiredScanned passport bio-data page

Original passport; keep the blank pages and remaining validity required for this route

required

RequiredYellow fever vaccination certificate

Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel

required

RequiredConfirmed onward or return flight ticket

Bookings, itinerary, or confirmations matching the requested stay dates

required

RequiredProof of accommodation (hotel booking or host address)

Bookings, itinerary, or confirmations matching the requested stay dates

required

RecommendedEUR 85 in exact cash (if using visa on arrival)

Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel

recommended

RecommendedPrinted copy of eVisa approval

Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel

recommended

RecommendedProof of sufficient funds for the stay

Bank, income, or asset proof with clear name, date, and balances

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.

RecommendedTravel medical insurance

Policy certificate showing traveler name, destination, and coverage dates

Some destinations or agencies require it even when the core visa rule only recommends it.

Official sourcesVisa policy of Guinea-Bissau — Wikipedia RGB Visa — Official Guinea-Bissau Electronic Visa Portal U.S. Department of State — Guinea-Bissau Reciprocity & Entry Information

Application link included: Visa policy of Guinea-Bissau — Wikipedia

Open link

/04 — The cost

Fee breakdown

All-in estimate

Line itemAmountSource

eVisa government processing feeEUR 2.5Online processing charge stated on the official RGB Visa portal; non-refundable if visa not granted

eVisa / visa feeapprox. EUR 40-85Visa fee component varies by entry type and validity; confirm total at checkout

Visa on arrivalEUR 85Exact cash only at Bissau airport; cards not accepted

Yellow fever vaccinationVariesCost of vaccination/certificate, obtained in advance in Russia

Total estimateEUR 43 — EUR 90incl. all

/05 — The wait

Processing time

eVisa (online, before travel)

3-7 business days

Apply on the official RGB Visa portal and receive confirmed authorization before departure — the most reliable option.

Visa on arrival

Issued at the airport on arrival

Available at Bissau airport for EUR 85 in exact cash; carry onward ticket and accommodation proof. Less certain than a pre-approved eVisa.

/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency

/01

Russia is not visa-exempt

Guinea-Bissau exempts only about 14 countries (mainly ECOWAS and Portuguese-speaking states); Russia is not among them.

High

/02

eVisa available to most nationalities

The official RGB Visa portal lets Russian travelers obtain travel authorization online before departure.

High

/03

Visa on arrival offered

Bissau airport issues visas on arrival for EUR 85 cash, providing a backup channel.

Medium

/04

Yellow fever requirement

Entry requires a valid yellow fever vaccination certificate, which can delay travelers who arrive without one.

Medium

/05

Aggregator misinformation

Some third-party sites wrongly label Russia as visa-free; authoritative sources confirm a visa is required.

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

Russia to Guinea-Bissau route verified

Confirmed against Wikipedia's visa-policy page and the official RGB Visa portal that Russian ordinary passport holders are not visa-exempt and must use the eVisa or visa on arrival (90-day stay).

/09 — The questions