Travel advice for Guinea-Bissau

Japan advises citizens to avoid non-essential travel throughout Guinea-Bissau and not to travel to Cacheu State. Political instability, including a coup and temporary border closure, could rapidly worsen security. Cacheu State is reported to host a base for Senegalese anti-government forces and has seen sporadic attacks and landmine incidents, while other areas are drug trafficking transit points with firearm circulation.

Avoid all but essential travel to Guinea-Bissau because it faces high security risk, an unclear situation after a coup, and possible terrorist attacks. Follow security forces, avoid Bissau's presidential palace, military installations, and crowds. Organized crime and drug trafficking affect coastal areas and the Bijagos Islands, so avoid overland and night travel and taxis. Do not resist attackers or photograph military sites, and remain on main roads because of landmines.

Reconsider travel to Guinea-Bissau because unrest, inadequate health care, and landmines pose risks. Demonstrations may occur with little notice and disrupt transport and essential services, while medicines may be limited or unsafe and medical evacuation may be needed. The United States has no embassy or consulate and limited emergency capacity; landmines and unexploded ordnance are especially risky in Bafata, Oio, Biombo, Quinara, and Tombali.

Travel only if essential to the Guinea-Bissau and Senegal border area because conflict in Casamance, rebel activity and uncleared mines make it unsafe and Dutch assistance is more limited. Stay on paved main roads there. Guinea-Bissau requires caution because of political unrest, demonstrations, crime, discrimination against LGBTQ+ people and flooding. Stay away from government buildings, military bases and crowds, follow authorities, and remain indoors if street conditions are uncertain.

Exercise a high degree of caution in Guinea-Bissau due to high crime and weak infrastructure. Avoid non-essential travel within 20 km of the Senegal border, including the São Domingos to Mpack road, where Casamance rebels and banditry can make land crossing dangerous. Demonstrations can turn violent amid political instability. Avoid night travel, stay on routes because of minefields, and use chartered air or boats to reach the islands, not pirogues.

Avoid travel to northwestern Guinea-Bissau, which borders the Casamance region of Senegal, because armed conflict has left landmines that may still be encountered. Elsewhere in the country, exercise increased caution, travel only in daylight, avoid carrying jewellery, large amounts of cash or valuables, stay away from political gatherings and crowds, and do not photograph protesters or police.

Exercise a high degree of caution when travelling to Guinea-Bissau because political instability creates risks to personal security. Avoid protests, demonstrations and large public gatherings, travel only during daylight, and do not carry jewellery, large sums of money or other valuables. Take comprehensive travel insurance and follow health guidance on Zika, especially if pregnant, trying to become pregnant or immunocompromised.

No advice against travel is given, but tensions in Bissau have risen sharply amid shootings and the outgoing president’s announcement of a coup. Belgian nationals should remain cautious and alert during travel, avoid demonstrations and crowds, and follow local authorities’ instructions. Exercise particular caution near the Senegal border, and travel within 20 km of it only if strictly necessary.

Estonia advises normal precautions for travel to Guinea-Bissau. Because it has no embassy in the country, citizens should consult other countries' travel information, and Estonian citizens need a visa. Guinea-Bissau may change entry and stay conditions without promptly notifying other countries, so current requirements should be checked with a Guinea-Bissau mission. Consular assistance is available from the nearest European Union member state mission.

Germany advises normal precautions for Guinea-Bissau.

Hong Kong advises normal precautions for Guinea-Bissau.

No travel advisory is in force for Guinea-Bissau; normal precautions apply. Seek travel-health advice, purchase comprehensive insurance, and obtain yellow fever vaccination 10 days before travel because transmission risk exists. To enter Singapore, present a valid yellow-fever certificate; travellers without one may be quarantined for six days. A visa on arrival allows stays of up to 90 days, and your passport should have at least six months’ validity.

Exercise normal precautions when travelling to Guinea-Bissau. You must have a visa, a passport valid for at least six months after arrival and a yellow fever vaccination certificate, and should declare restricted or taxable goods. Health risks include dengue, Zika, yellow fever, schistosomiasis, malaria and HIV/AIDS, while pharmacies are limited and may lack supplies.