Can a São Tomé and Príncipe citizen travel to Guinea-Bissau?
Travel from São Tomé and Príncipe to Guinea-Bissau is conditional — see requirements below
This is the generic answer for any São Tomé and Príncipe citizen. Not legal or medical advice — verify with your airline and destination authorities before travel.
São Tomé and Príncipe passport holders must obtain an eVisa before travelling to Guinea-Bissau for stays of up to 90 days.
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- Visa requirement
- eVisaeVisa / Visa on arrival
- Allowed stay
- 90 days
Generic country-level guidance for Guinea-Bissau. Verify against the official source before you travel.
Connecting through another country?
This page covers a direct flight to Guinea-Bissau. If your route connects through a third country, that country may require its own transit visa — sometimes even for a short stop inside the airport between flights (a layover). Transit rules depend on your specific routing, so check the country you connect through separately, or analyse your full itinerary.
What to know before you go
Check your phone coverage abroad
INFOYou're travelling to Guinea-Bissau (GW). Your home cellular plan may or may not include data abroad — check your carrier's international options before you fly. An eSIM is a low-commitment alternative if your plan doesn't cover the destination or charges high roaming rates.
US travel advisory: Guinea-Bissau — Level 3 (Reconsider Travel)
WARNThe US State Department publishes these advisories for your route. Guinea-Bissau: Level 3 — Reconsider Travel (as of 2025-12-11). The State Department recommends reconsidering travel here; read the country page and check whether your specific destination falls in a higher-risk zone. This is a US State Department safety perspective, not an entry or boarding rule — it doesn't affect whether you can board, only what to be aware of on the ground. Travellers from other countries should also check their own government's advisory.
Malaria-endemic destination: São Tomé and Príncipe (ST) and Guinea-Bissau (GW)
INFOYour itinerary touches São Tomé and Príncipe (ST) and Guinea-Bissau (GW), where malaria transmission occurs. Transmission is often region-limited within a country (e.g. coastal vs highland zones) and varies by season. Discuss prophylaxis with a travel medicine clinician — the right antimalarial depends on the specific region, your medical history, and any medications you take.
An e-visa for Guinea-Bissau on your São Tomé and Príncipe (ST) passport
WARNYour São Tomé and Príncipe (ST) passport requires an e-Visa for Guinea-Bissau. e-Visas need an online application, may require supporting documents (photos, itinerary, hotel bookings), and have processing windows from same-day to two weeks. Apply before booking the flight. Source: Wikipedia visa matrix, synced 2026-07-12T08:42:48.605925+00:00.
Climate at Guinea-Bissau (OXB) — by month
Year-round averages. Warm band = typical daily low to high (°C); blue bars = typical rainfall (mm). Hover or tap a month for details.
Warmest around Mar (~35°C); wettest around Aug (~531mm).
Common questions
- Do São Tomé and Príncipe citizens need a visa to visit Guinea-Bissau?
- Yes — an eVisa is required. São Tomé and Príncipe passport holders apply online before travelling to Guinea-Bissau.
- How long can São Tomé and Príncipe citizens stay in Guinea-Bissau?
- Up to 90 days. Confirm the exact limit with Guinea-Bissau's official immigration authority before you travel.
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