canivisit.com
Beta — verify with official sources⌘K
Home/from/Thailand/to/Guinea-Bissau
🇹🇭Thailand
🇬🇼Guinea-BissauTH-GW

Thailand to Guinea-Bissau visa requirements

A Thailand ordinary passport holder needs a visa for Guinea-Bissau. Thailand is not on the small visa-exempt list (mainly ECOWAS and Portuguese-speaking countries), so the recommended route is the Guinea-Bissau eVisa, applied for online before travel. A visa-on-arrival exists but requires a pre-arranged authorization letter, making the eVisa the more reliable option. A yellow fever vaccination certificate is mandatory. As of 2026, Thai ordinary passport holders are not eligible for visa-free entry to Guinea-Bissau. Guinea-Bissau's visa exemption covers only about 14 countries (chiefly ECOWAS members and certain CPLP/Portuguese-speaking states), and Thailand is not among them. Non-exempt nationals can either apply for an eVisa online ahead of travel or obtain a visa on arrival, but the visa-on-arrival channel requires a prior authorization letter from the Guinea-Bissau Migration Office, so it is not a simple turn-up-and-pay option. For this reason the eVisa is the recommended and most dependable channel for a short tourist stay. Single-entry visas typically permit stays of 30 to 90 days, with multiple-entry options valid for 90, 180, or 365 days. Online processing is fast, usually around three days. A separate hard requirement applies to all travelers aged over one year: a valid International Certificate of Vaccination (yellow fever) must be presented on arrival, and the passport must have at least six months of remaining validity. Because Guinea-Bissau is in West Africa and not part of the Schengen area, 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.
Policy alertWatch this route for rule changesSave this passport and destination for email summaries and optional browser notifications.Subscribe →
/01 — The numbers

Key facts

Last verified 2026-05-30
Visa type
eVisa (electronic visa) - tourist / short stay; visa-on-arrival also possible with prior authorization letter
Maximum stay
Up to 90 days (single-entry typically 30-90 days)
per entry
Entries
Single entry (multiple-entry options available: 90/180/365 days)
from issue date
Visa fee
Approx. EUR 61-70 for single-entry / short-stay eVisa (plus any service fees)
consular fee only
Processing time
Around 3 business days for eVisa
standard track
Validity
Single-entry: 30-90 days; multiple-entry: 90, 180, or 365 days
from issue date
/02 — The process

How to apply

/01
Confirm you need a visa
Thai ordinary passport holders are not visa-exempt for Guinea-Bissau. Plan to obtain an eVisa before travel rather than relying on visa-on-arrival.
· Required· Thai passport
/02
Prepare your documents
Have a passport valid at least 6 months beyond arrival with a blank page, a digital passport photo, proof of onward/return travel, accommodation details, and proof of sufficient funds.
· 6-month validity
/03
Get your yellow fever vaccination
Obtain a yellow fever vaccination and keep the International Certificate of Vaccination (yellow card); it is mandatory for entry for travelers over one year old.
· Mandatory· Yellow card
/04
Complete the online eVisa application
Fill in the eVisa application form, upload your passport scan and photo, and submit your trip details (purpose, dates, accommodation).
· Online
/05
Pay the visa fee and submit
Pay the visa fee by card and submit. Processing usually takes about 3 business days, after which the approved eVisa is emailed to you.
· ~3 days
/06
Travel and present documents on arrival
Print your approved eVisa and carry it with your passport and yellow fever certificate. Present all documents to immigration at Osvaldo Vieira International Airport (Bissau).
· Print eVisa
/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

12 items
Personalized checklist
Thailand -> Guinea-Bissau · eVisa (electronic visa) - tourist / short stay; visa-on-arrival also possible with prior authorization letter
0 / 12 complete
Deadline reminderAdd a date before export
RequiredPassport valid 6+ months beyond arrival date
Original passport; keep the blank pages and remaining validity required for this route
required
RequiredAt least one blank passport page
Original passport; keep the blank pages and remaining validity required for this route
required
RequiredApproved Guinea-Bissau eVisa (printed)
Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel
required
RequiredYellow fever vaccination certificate (yellow card)
Provide a clear scan, digital file, or original as requested by the official channel
required
RequiredRecent digital passport-style photo
Use the official size, background, and recency rules for this route
required
RequiredConfirmed return or onward flight ticket
Bookings, itinerary, or confirmations matching the requested stay dates
required
RecommendedProof of accommodation (hotel booking / host letter)
Bookings, itinerary, or confirmations matching the requested stay dates
recommended
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
RecommendedCopies of all documents (digital and paper)
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 sourcesVisa policy of Guinea-Bissau - WikipediaVisa requirements for Thai citizens - WikipediaGuinea-Bissau Visa - Price, Requirements and Application - VisaHQ
Application link included: Visa policy of Guinea-Bissau - Wikipedia
Open link
/04 — The cost

Fee breakdown

All-in estimate
Line itemAmountSource
Single-entry / short-stay eVisa~EUR 61Typical fee for a single-entry tourist eVisa (30-90 days)
3-month multiple-entry visa~EUR 70Multiple-entry option valid 90 days
6-month multiple-entry visa~EUR 88For frequent travelers
1-year multiple-entry visa~EUR 100Longest-validity multiple-entry option
Total estimateEUR 61 — EUR 100incl. all
/05 — The wait

Processing time

eVisa (online, before travel)
~3 business days
Apply online, pay by card, and receive the approved eVisa by email. The recommended and most reliable channel for Thai tourists.
Visa on arrival
At port of entry (requires prior authorization letter)
Possible but requires obtaining an authorization letter from the Guinea-Bissau Migration Office in advance, so it is not a simple turn-up-and-pay option.
/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency
/01
Thailand is not visa-exempt
Guinea-Bissau's visa-free list is limited to about 14 countries (mainly ECOWAS members and CPLP/Portuguese-speaking states); Thailand is not included.
High
/02
eVisa available for non-exempt nationals
Guinea-Bissau offers an online eVisa for most foreign nationals who are not visa-exempt, making it the practical route for Thai travelers.
High
/03
Visa-on-arrival needs prior authorization
VOA exists but requires an authorization letter from the Migration Office arranged before travel, so it is not reliable for spontaneous arrivals.
Medium
/04
Mandatory yellow fever vaccination
All travelers over one year old must present a valid yellow fever certificate on arrival.
High
/05
Six-month passport validity rule
Entry requires a passport valid at least six months beyond the date of arrival.
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
2026-05-30 · major
Thailand to Guinea-Bissau route verified
Confirmed via Wikipedia visa policy of Guinea-Bissau and VisaHQ that Thai ordinary passport holders are not visa-exempt and should use the eVisa (or VOA with prior authorization). Yellow fever certificate and 6-month passport validity confirmed as mandatory.
/09 — The questions

Frequently asked

Can Thai citizens enter Guinea-Bissau visa-free?—
No. Thailand is not on Guinea-Bissau's small visa-exempt list, which mainly covers ECOWAS and Portuguese-speaking countries. Thai passport holders need an eVisa or a visa on arrival.
Should I get an eVisa or a visa on arrival?+
How long can I stay in Guinea-Bissau as a tourist?+
Is a yellow fever vaccination required?+
How long does the eVisa take to process?+
How much does the visa cost?+
/11 — Passport tools

Tools for the Thailand passport

🇹🇭⇄
Compare the Thailand passport
Stack it up against another passport→
🇹🇭◐
Thailand visa-free map
See where this passport goes visa-free→
🇹🇭▤
Thailand passport power
Global rank and destination breakdown→
See something wrong on this page?
Policies change. If something looks off, tell us — we review every report within 48 hours.