Guinea-Bissau visa for Ivorian citizens

Citizens of Ivory Coast can enjoy visa-free travel to Guinea-Bissau, permitting stays of up to 90 days without the need for a prior application. This seamless entry, a benefit of their shared ECOWAS membership, streamlines journeys between the two nations despite the distinct linguistic landscapes shaped by Ivory Coast's French and Guinea-Bissau's Portuguese colonial histories. Practicalities are further simplified by direct flights often available from Abidjan to Bissau, and the use of the West African CFA franc in both countries. While most Ivorian visitors benefit from this visa-free arrangement, three other specific visa types are available for those planning extended stays or different purposes beyond the initial 90-day allowance.

Visa-free90d stay· verified 2026-05-29

Entry requirements

Passport validity
6+ months
Yellow fever cert.
Required

Visa options

TouristShort-Stay Visa (Tourist/Business/Visit, up to 90 days)
90dvalid 3mo
OtherVisa on Arrival (Short-Stay, up to 90 days)
90dvalid 3mo
OtherElectronic Visa (Pre‑Enrollment, Short-Stay)
90dvalid 1mo

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