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Visa requirements · updated Aug 2026

Do Guinea-Bissau citizens need a visa for Nigeria?

Visa-free

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

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Guinea-Bissau vs Nigeria: passport comparison

Guinea-Bissau

26

visa-free countries

Global rank: #169 · mobility 75.6

Nigeria

26

visa-free countries

Global rank: #181 · mobility 70.5
19

countries both Guinea-Bissau and Nigeria can enter visa-free together

Guinea-Bissau + Nigeria: passport compatibility

88%

of the world — where both passports have the same visa access

Where Guinea-Bissau and Nigeria travel together — by entry type:

19 both visa-free
15 both visa on arrival
40 both e-visa / eTA
99 both need a visa
24 access differs

Where Guinea-Bissau and Nigeria can travel visa-free together

Travelling as a pair with two different passports? Here is the full list of countries where BOTH of you can enter without a prior visa — plus where your access differs.

How the entry rule changed: Guinea-Bissau → Nigeria

We keep our own archive of visa-rule snapshots and diff them against each other. Here is what changed over the observed period.

The Guinea-Bissau → Nigeria rule itself held steady over the observed period. The context around it did move:

1rule changes for the Guinea-Bissau passport, 1 of them easing
July 2024 — June 2026our archive observation window

Comparison is built from our own dataset snapshots; the date marks when we recorded the change, not the official decision date. See all changes →

Nigeria: good to know

Abuja

Capital

Nigerian Naira (NGN)

Currency

West Africa Time (UTC+1)

Time zone

+234

Calling code

D, G

Power plug

230V / 50Hz

Voltage

Right-hand

Driving side

Where else Guinea-Bissau goes visa-free

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Documents you'll usually need for Nigeria

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 Guinea-Bissau citizens need a visa for Nigeria?
Citizens of Guinea-Bissau can visit Nigeria visa-free. Just a valid passport at the border.
Which passport is stronger — Guinea-Bissau or Nigeria?
The Guinea-Bissau passport is stronger: 26 visa-free countries versus 26. Global rank: Guinea-Bissau #169, Nigeria #181.
Where can Guinea-Bissau and Nigeria citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 19 of the same countries.
What documents do I need for Nigeria?
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 Guinea-Bissau and Nigeria?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Aug 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

Guinea-Bissau passport ranking

Where else the Guinea-Bissau passport can take you and how it ranks worldwide.

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