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Do Indonesia passport holders need a visa to visit GW?

Indonesian ordinary passport holders need a visa for Guinea-Bissau. A visa on arrival is available at Osvaldo Vieira International Airport (Bissau) for stays up to 90 days, but it requires a prior approval/authorization letter from the Guinea-Bissau Migration Office. A safer pre-travel alternative is the biometric eVisa applied for online before departure. A yellow fever vaccination certificate and a passport valid at least 6 months are mandatory. Guinea-Bissau is not in the Schengen area and has no visa-waiver arrangement with Indonesia, so Indonesian ordinary passport holders require a visa. Indonesia is not among the 14 visa-exempt West African (ECOWAS/CPLP) states. As a non-exempt nationality, an Indonesian can obtain a visa on arrival valid for a stay of up to 90 days, or apply at a Guinea-Bissau consulate in advance. In practice the visa on arrival is unreliable on its own: the Migration Office (Serviço de Migração e Fronteiras) generally expects travelers to hold a pre-arranged authorization/approval letter, and an online biometric eVisa (single entry, up to 90 days) is now the recommended pre-travel route to avoid being refused boarding or turned back. Core requirements are a passport with at least 6 months validity, a yellow fever vaccination certificate (Guinea-Bissau is a yellow-fever endemic country and the certificate is checked on entry), proof of onward/return travel, accommodation details and proof of funds. Because the visa on arrival channel is conditional and sources advise securing approval before travel, conservative travelers should treat this as a visa-required route and arrange the eVisa or consular visa ahead of time.
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
Visa on arrival (with prior Migration Office approval letter) or biometric eVisa
Maximum stay
Up to 90 days
per entry
Entries
Single entry (multiple-entry eVisa available for frequent travelers)
from issue date
Visa fee
Approx. USD 50-95 plus a small online processing fee (e.g. EUR 2.5 on the eVisa portal)
consular fee only
Processing time
eVisa typically up to 72 hours; visa on arrival issued at the airport once approval letter is presented
standard track
Validity
30 to 90 days depending on visa type selected
from issue date
/02 — The process

How to apply

/01
Confirm you need a visa
As an Indonesian ordinary passport holder you are not visa-exempt for Guinea-Bissau. Plan for either a pre-arranged eVisa or a visa on arrival backed by a Migration Office approval letter.
· Indonesia not visa-exempt· Short tourist stay
/02
Get a yellow fever vaccination
Be vaccinated against yellow fever and obtain the International Certificate of Vaccination (yellow card) at least 10 days before travel. This is checked on entry.
· Mandatory· Carry the yellow card
/03
Apply online for the biometric eVisa (recommended)
Complete the application on the official RGB Guinea-Bissau eVisa portal: upload your passport bio page and a passport photo, enter travel and accommodation details, and pay the fee.
· rgb-visa.com· Apply before departure
/04
Alternatively secure a VOA approval letter
If using visa on arrival, arrange an authorization/approval letter from the Guinea-Bissau Migration Office (often via your host, hotel or a sponsor) before you fly, as airlines and immigration may require it.
· Approval letter· Arrange in advance
/05
Prepare supporting documents
Carry your passport (6+ months validity), confirmed return/onward ticket, hotel booking or invitation, proof of sufficient funds, and the visa approval or eVisa printout.
· Return ticket· Proof of funds
/06
Arrive and complete entry formalities
On arrival at Bissau airport, present your eVisa/approval letter, passport and yellow fever certificate; pay any balance due and have biometrics captured.
· Bissau airport· Biometric capture
/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

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Passport valid at least 6 months beyond arrival with blank pages
required
Yellow fever vaccination certificate (International Certificate)
required
eVisa printout OR Migration Office approval letter for visa on arrival
required
Completed visa application form
required
Recent passport-style photograph
required
Confirmed return or onward air ticket
required
Proof of accommodation (hotel booking or invitation letter)
required
Proof of sufficient funds for the stay
recommended
Visa fee in USD/EUR (card or cash as required)
required
Travel/health insurance for the trip
recommended
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/04 — The cost

Fee breakdown

All-in estimate
Line itemAmountSource
eVisa / visa fee (single entry, short stay)USD 50-95Varies by single vs multiple entry and stay length
Online processing feeEUR 2.5Added on the official eVisa portal; non-refundable
Visa on arrival feeUSD 50-90Paid at Bissau airport; requires prior approval letter
Yellow fever vaccinationIDR 350,000-600,000Cost in Indonesia at an authorized vaccination center
Total estimateUSD 50USD 95incl. all
/05 — The wait

Processing time

Visa on arrival
Issued at the airport
Available for non-exempt nationals up to 90 days, but generally requires a Migration Office approval letter arranged beforehand.
Consular visa
Several working days to weeks
Apply at a Guinea-Bissau embassy/consulate or accredited mission before travel.
/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency
/01
Not a visa-exempt nationality
Only 14 West African states plus certain CPLP diplomatic/service passport holders are exempt; Indonesia is not on the list.
High
/02
Short tourist stay within 90-day limit
Visa on arrival and the single-entry eVisa both cover stays of up to 90 days, suitable for tourism.
High
/03
VOA requires prior approval
The Migration Office typically expects an authorization letter, so the eVisa is the safer route to avoid boarding refusal.
Medium
/04
Yellow fever endemic country
Guinea-Bissau is a yellow-fever risk zone and the vaccination certificate is checked at the border.
High
/05
Passport validity enforcement
At least 6 months of passport validity from arrival is required and enforced.
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
Indonesia to Guinea-Bissau route verified
Confirmed via Wikipedia visa policy of Guinea-Bissau and visa requirements for Indonesian citizens that Indonesia is non-exempt and eligible for visa on arrival (up to 90 days) or a biometric eVisa; yellow fever certificate and 6-month passport validity required.
/09 — The questions

Frequently asked

Can Indonesians enter Guinea-Bissau without a visa?
No. Indonesia is not on Guinea-Bissau's visa-exempt list, so a visa (visa on arrival with approval letter, eVisa, or consular visa) is required.
Should I get the eVisa or rely on visa on arrival?+
How long can I stay?+
Is a yellow fever vaccination required?+
How much does the visa cost?+
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