United States to Guinea-Bissau visa requirements

US passport holders need a visa for Guinea-Bissau. A visa on arrival is available at Osvaldo Vieira International Airport in Bissau (around 85 EUR, cash only), and an eVisa can be obtained online in advance. A yellow fever vaccination certificate is mandatory for entry. Guinea-Bissau is not visa-free for US citizens. The country is not on its visa-exempt list, so a visa is required for tourism. Two practical channels exist: a visa on arrival (VOA) at Osvaldo Vieira International Airport in Bissau, and an electronic visa (eVisa) applied for online before travel. The VOA is the most commonly used route for tourists arriving by air and costs approximately 85 EUR, payable in cash only (Euros widely accepted; card payments are not). The Guinea-Bissau embassy in the United States does not provide visa services, so travelers who prefer to arrange a visa in advance use the eVisa portal or apply at Bissau-Guinean consulates in Dakar (Senegal) or Lisbon (Portugal) en route. A single-entry tourist visa typically permits a stay of 30 to 90 days; the VOA stamp is commonly issued for around 45 days. A passport valid for at least six months beyond arrival with a blank page is required. Critically, proof of yellow fever vaccination (the WHO yellow card) is mandatory for all travelers aged one year and older and is checked on arrival. Travelers should carry confirmed accommodation details and onward/return tickets. Because conditions at land borders and the airport can change with little notice, securing an eVisa in advance is the most reliable option for those who want certainty before departure.