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Visa requirements · updated Jul 2026

Do Cape Verde citizens need a visa for Guinea-Bissau?

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Citizens of Cape Verde can visit Guinea-Bissau visa-free. Just a valid passport at the border.

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Cape Verde vs Guinea-Bissau: passport comparison

Cape Verde

37

visa-free countries

Global rank: #136 · mobility 85.6

Guinea-Bissau

26

visa-free countries

Global rank: #169 · mobility 75.6
24

countries both Cape Verde and Guinea-Bissau can enter visa-free together

Where else Cape Verde goes visa-free

→ AngolaVisa-free · 30 days → → BahamasVisa-free · 90 days → → BarbadosVisa-free · 90 days → → BeninVisa-free · 90 days → → Burkina FasoVisa-free · 90 days → → DominicaVisa-free · 21 days → → EcuadorVisa-free · 90 days → → GambiaVisa-free · 90 days → → GhanaVisa-free · 90 days →
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Documents you'll usually need for Guinea-Bissau

The usual basics for the trip. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy or consulate.

Valid passport

Valid at least 6 more months

Return / onward ticket

Proof you will leave the country

Proof of funds

Enough money for your stay

Accommodation

Hotel booking or an invitation

Travel insurance

Recommended, sometimes required

Visa-free

No visa needed for the stay

Frequently asked

Do Cape Verde citizens need a visa for Guinea-Bissau?
Citizens of Cape Verde can visit Guinea-Bissau visa-free. Just a valid passport at the border.
Which passport is stronger — Cape Verde or Guinea-Bissau?
The Cape Verde passport is stronger: 37 visa-free countries versus 26. Global rank: Cape Verde #136, Guinea-Bissau #169.
Where can Cape Verde and Guinea-Bissau citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 24 of the same countries.
What documents do I need for Guinea-Bissau?
Usually: a valid passport (6+ months), a return ticket, proof of funds and accommodation. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy.
Can visa requirements change between Cape Verde and Guinea-Bissau?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Jul 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

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