U.S. visa for Bissau-Guinean citizens

A visa is REQUIRED for Bissau-Guinean passport holders visiting United States for tourism and business purposes. See detailed requirements below:

Visa requirements:

Visa type Purposes Visa requirements Allowed stay
Tourist visa For Bissau-Guinean citizens to enter United States for a short-term tourism purpose. Visa required N/A
Evisa United States e-visa for Bissau-Guinean citizens Not Available
Visa on arrival United States visa on arrival for Bissau-Guinean citizens Not Available

United States tourist visa requirements:

  • Holding Bissau-Guinean passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in United States.
  • Proof of onward travel (departure) from United States.

If you are looking for United States visa information, such as available types of visas, or how to apply from Guinea-Bissau, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of United States nearest your place of residence.

  • Banjul: The Embassy of in Banjul, ~ 215.84 kilometers (134.12 mi) away from Bissau, Guinea-Bissau. (Working hours: Open now. Close in 2 hours 48 minutes).
  • Conakry: The Embassy of in Conakry, ~ 330.24 kilometers (205.20 mi) away from Bissau, Guinea-Bissau. (Working hours: Close now Lunch time ).

United States visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest United States diplomatic mission offices to Guinea-Bissau for guidance)

Tourism Statistics Chart

The line chart shows the number of visitors from Guinea-Bissau traveling to United States from 2008 to 2018.

Year Number of visitors (Guinea-Bissau) estimated Change (%)
2008 6,381 N/A
2009 6,061 -5.01%
2010 6,601 8.91%
2011 6,983 5.79%
2012 7,366 5.48%
2013 7,881 6.99%
2014 8,292 5.22%
2015 8,555 3.17%
2016 8,405 -1.75%
2017 8,491 1.02%
2018 8,772 3.31%

References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)

United States & Guinea-Bissau comparison

United States's area is approximately 9,147,420 km2 (3,531,837 sq mi), while the area of Guinea-Bissau is approximately 36,125 km2 (13,947 sq mi). This means Guinea-Bissau is 253.22 times smaller than United States.

As of April 2024, United States's population is ~338.8 million people - 336,752,580 more people than the population of Guinea-Bissau.

We have highlighted United States & Guinea-Bissau’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.

United States Guinea-Bissau Difference
Population (est 2024) 338,814,313 2,061,733 336.8 million more people live in United States than Guinea-Bissau
Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) 273 0 United States has 273 more diplomatic representations abroad compared with Guinea-Bissau.
Travel freedom (2024) 134 23 United States passport holders can visit 111 more countries and territories without a visa.
Number of foreign missions hosted 1147 9 U.S. hosts 1138 more foreign missions than Guinea-Bissau.

Frequently asked questions, answered

How many visitors from Guinea-Bissau travel to United States in one year?

The number of visitors from Guinea-Bissau visiting United States in 2018 was approximately 8,772.

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  • Washington D.C. to Bissau: 6714.01 km (4171.89 mi)
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